A New Look

I have this corner in my front room that has a side table and a lamp that I just don't like very much. After being in our house almost 3 years now, I finally decided to do something about. It only cost me 35 bucks, too!

The table was already there, but it used to be a distressed blue color. The floor lamp we used to have there has been through 4 moves and is 8 years old. I was at Pier 1 last night and found a great lamp for a great price. I hurried over to Michael's Crafts and had to buy paint for another project, so I picked up a can of matte black Krylon spray paint.

After dropping Colin off at school this morning, I spent about 20 minutes in the garage spraying the table. That's all it took. As I was spraying I kept asking myself why it has taken 7 years to fix this table? I am very pleased with how it turned out and now this corner of the room has the look that I have been trying to accomplish for almost 3 years now.

Cleaning Freak

About two weeks ago I purchased this:

I am addicted to it. It is made with plant and mineral based ingredients. It is not tested on animals and uses recyclable packaging. It doesn't smell like chemicals. Actually, it smells wonderful. It has a coconut-based cleaning agent and essential oils, like lemon. It cuts through the grease...REALLY! Even on my stove top. It doesn't leave a residue on your counter tops.

It contains no phosphorus or bleach.

I mostly use it in my kitchen, but I have also used it in the bathroom and it makes it smell soooo purty! My 6 year old son constantly misses the toilet bowl and leaves a nice puddle at the bottom of the toilet. I spray this on it and it cuts through the dried up gunk and leaves it smelling great!

I think I have found my cleaning product. Can't wait to try out the other cleaners in this line.

http://www.greenworkscleaners.com

For Valentine's Day: Love One Another

A short, but beautiful video about love set to music from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Share it with your loved ones.

Love One Another

Visiting Teaching Handout

I found this cute and simple to make handout for the February visiting teaching message. You can find the instructions and template for the purse and coin toppers at Kristin's "See Me Visit Teach" blog at: http://www.visitingteachingblog.blogspot.com/

Thanks Kristin for the cute idea! You have so many!


This is my version:I got chocolate coins from the bulk candy at Winco:It literally took me 10 minutes to make this. I used scrapbooking paper or cardstock. This paper was 12x12 and I just cut it down to 8 1/2 x 11 to run it through my printer. A quote from the message is printed on the inside flap of the purse. If you want help to make one call me and I will walk you through it. If you would like a blank template of the purse, just email the blogger with your email and she will send one to you.

Meyer Lemons

Delicious Meyer Lemon recipe on my food blog. You will love these muffins!
http://seasonalbites.blogspot.com/