WOW

A lot has happened since I last posted on this blog.

We handed over our money pit we were living in to my daughter and became renters once again.  Was not what we wanted to do, but sometimes these things happen.  We are very happy with the lil vintage house we found and are lucky enough to have wonderful landlords.

I have found a better paying job with awesome schedule that I love very much.  Still working with special needs adults, just now I am a production supervisor and not doing direct care on a full time basis.

Was finally able to afford Internet again as you can tell.

The one set back we had was the car accident I was in a couple of weeks ago.  Lady crossed center line and totaled my SUV and a couple of other cars.  Thankfully no one was seriously injured and I came out of  it with out a bruise or scratch!  But now waiting on insurance check so I can replace my beloved truck.(yes, her name is Bessie Mae and I loved her)

You will see lots more post as I start gearing up!  Right now trying to link blog to facebook.  Want to create a wonderful blog to match the ones I always drool over.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Repurposed Kings Island Tickets

I've had these tickets for about a week.  Never got around to throwing them away, just left them in a bowl on the table. 

Got to looking at them yesterday and just knew there was something I could do with them instead of just pitching the out.  Then the idea hit me!!! 

With just a little bit of glue, ribbon and scrap book paper..................

You get home made gift tags!!!!!!!!!!!

My favorite part of it is since I had everything at home it cost me........$0 !!!!

You can make these for any occasion!  Also one of the cards is made from a prepaid cell phone card.

Cloud Dough

I came across this recipe a few months ago on the Internet.  Cloud Dough.  The frugal version of Moon Dough.

I have priced the Moon Dough before and found it to be a little pricey for my taste.   So when my granddaughter was getting bored I whipped up a batch of Cloud Dough and it has kept her busy for 2 days now!  She loves it!!  Super easy and cheap to make!!!!!!

Cloud Dough

8 cups flour
1 cup baby oil

Put in a rubber container and mix well.

Play with all day!!!!!

Repurposed Walker Caddy

Picture if you will this item being twice as wide as you see it in the picture.  It was a hanging caddy off of my grandmother's walker.

Currently I do need a walker or a walker caddy so I decide to play a  little with it.

I cut the caddy in half and closed the edge using Heat n Bond Hem.  Reattached the ties for handles and I made myself a small quilted tote to carry my bible in for church.

Not as fancy as some of the bible holders you buy, but allot cheaper!!!!

I think she would approve of what I did with it!!!

Kindle Dust Cover

This little craft idea came to be the other day when I was dusting off my Kindle.  I don't have a thick cover for it yet and REFUSE to pay for one.  So for when it is here at the house I slide it into this little cover.

I was given several of my grandmother's hankies.  I had no idea what I could use them for.  It hit me that they are a good size for a Kindle cover.

I just folded in half and used heat tape on the edges.  Folded over the top and added a little Velcro to fasten it with.

Grandma loved to read so I thought this was a fitting idea to use for her hanky. 

HomeMade Laundry Soap

This is all you need to make homemade laundry soap.   Washing Soda, Borax, Fels Naphtha Bar Soap(this is a heavy duty laundry soap bar) or ivory soap works also.  And the Oxy Clean is optional.  Grate your soap into little pieces.  In your food processor or blender, add soap, 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup borax.  Blend till soap is all broken up and mixed with powders.  Dump in large container with lid and add the optional Oxy Clean.  Mix well. 

You only need to use 1 or 2 Tablespoons of this in the washer per load.  I just use the little scoop that comes in the Oxy Clean.  I choose to use the Oxy Clean since hubby is a mechanic and I need all the help I can get with his clothes.  lol    If you are worried about a build up in your washer from this, you can use vinegar in the rinse cycle.  I found a Downy Ball at a yard sale for 25 cents and I just put distilled vinegar in it and throw it in.  Clothes come out clean, you don't smell like a salad due to the vinegar.  Annnnnnnnd, hanging clothes on the line out side makes this an extra frugal deal!!!

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I double my batch and put it in this pretty jar and the rest goes in Mason jars till I need it.  With just the two of us this will last us a loooooooong time!

My New Dryer!

Bet y'all thought you were gonna get to see a new appliance didn't ya?!
I love to hang clothes outside.  Not only do they smell good, it keeps the electric monster from eating my money.

The little tire under the clothes is a work in progress. 

I really, really, really want an umbrella clothes line.  I plan to paint the tire, fill it with soil and flowers and insert the pole to the umbrella line in it.

I will get this place fixed up!!!  This I swear!!!!!