Being a mommy, watching my flowers grow, SAHM, scrapbooking, photography, reading, crafting, the color green.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Make Over
Second things is I was told I am type 2 diabetic. So this means I need to eat better, exercise and be healthier then I have ever been so I don't have to give myself any injections. I did find a online friend and with support from other family and friends to help me start moving again. With it being winter and not working I need the push even more.
The third thing I really need to get things put together around my house. With 3 kids you would think I would have control but I am finding it is getting harder and harder to get them moving. Help me someone please ( take me away). The teen age years have hit and we all know what that can be like.
And now the last thing is I would like to get creative again. Maybe even get back to making homemade gifts. We will see what happens won't we. Oh and I want to keep reading I love a good book.
So I am ready to start tomorrow is a new day and it will be day one.
Have a Great Day/Night and smile at someone today/ tomorrow.
Hugs
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
WD-40 -A refresher course
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that ....just-waxed.. sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of waterspots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open somewindows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed quickly,with WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easierto open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as wellas vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles foreasy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them runningsmoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relievearthritis pain .
37) Florida 's favorite use 'Cleans and removes love bugs from grillsand bumpers.'
38) Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and youwill be catching the big one in no time.
40) Fire ant bites . It takes the sting away immediately and stops theitch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the markand wipe with a clean rag.
42) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load oflaundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto!Lipstick is gone!
43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace themoisture and allow the car to start.
I keep a can of WD-40 in my kitchen cabinet over the stove. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feelingaway and heals with NO scarringRemember, the basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Friday, January 30, 2009
Cleaning My House
Monday, January 19, 2009
Coffee Filters ..who knew! Not just for making coffee....
2. Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free sothey'll leave windows sparkling.
3. Protect China. Separate your good dishes by putting a coffeefilter between each dish.
4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when openinga wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter.
5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in theskillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.
6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.
7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sievelined with a coffee filter.
8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffeefilter on a kitchen scale.
9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messyfoods.
10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant potwith a coffee filter to prevent the soil from going through thedrainage holes.
11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as neededin a coffee filter.
12. Do you think we used expensive strips to wax eyebrows? Use stripsof coffee filters.
13. Put a few in a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries,chicken fingers, etc on them. Soaks out all the grease.
14. Keep in the bathroom. They make great "razor nick fixers."
I got this from PA Cafe
Monday, January 12, 2009
Week 1 of Decluttering is now Week 2
Remember if you have to second guess it pitch it.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
I'm Behind
I'm hoping to get some more done tomorrow morning and do some scraping in the afternoon.
Anyone can do any amount of work provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at the moment.
Robert Benchley
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Decluttering My House
I know it will never be done, but decluttering will help me be able to find things easier, enjoy playing with the kids, reading a book, or going to my scrap room to play. I will reward myself with things I enjoy doing.
So get out the garbage bags and start decluttering.
- Pick one room a week or maybe for as long as it takes to get it cleaned, don't over whelm yourself it will make you walk away and never get it done.
- Look around and find the area that needs your help the most.
- If you don't use it pitch it, ask your friends and family if they need it, take it to goodwill.
- Separate everything as you go- burn, shredded, friend, etc.
- At the end of everyday if there are things you can burn or put in the garbage or find a new home for do it. It will make the biggest difference
- Don't forget to look and see what you have done and pat yourself on the back.
These are my goals for decluttering.
Tell me what yours are and maybe it will help me out.
Decluttering my Kitchen Week 1
As I was doing my dishes I looked around my kitchen and I thought where did all my counter space go. I don't have allot of it, but what I have I need to use. Cleaning it is another story because I don't like wiping everything off all the time and moving it to clean under it. If you have a house like mine I'm not the only one that cooks and the other once that cook don't think about making a mess because they don't clean it.
So here is what I'm going to do:1. Clean my counters
The appliances that I don't use once a week are finding a new home or getting put under the steps on the shelf. They will be easy to get to when I need them.
2. Clean inside of my cupboards.
Get rid of unused, broken, chipped cups, plates, plastic containers, etc.
3. Clean stove, fridge, and microwave.
Don't forget the Windex it will make it shine.
4. Clean the outside of my cabinets.
5. Scrub my floor on my hands and knees.
The kids like doing this maybe they will help.
I hope I find my kitchen .
Oh I forgot to tell you the reason I picked my kitchen is I got a bread maker for Christmas and the bread taste so good, but I don't have room for it on my counter. If you have any good recipes please pass them on. I know my family would love to try them.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Please colgon take me away
When will school Start
I hope everyone is having more fun then me.
One thing I'm am thankful for is no one is sick today. The stomach virus started the last day of school and ended yesterday. All 7 of us got it. Yuck remember to take your vitimans and drink lots of fluids.
Monday I will be getting back to were I was before Christmas, plus adding things to this years schedule.
So if there is anyone out there that would love to declutter there house please join me and let me know I'm not the only one that has junk.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Cleaning
spend 15 mins picking up living room
run vaccum
find a hotspot anywhere in your house and clear it
movers-let's unpack 3 boxes. YOU CHOOSE...everyone else..pick a room and spend 15 mins cleaning in there.
light a candle
work on crafts or christmas cards set timer 20 mins
make beds
figure out what's for dinner
clear dining room/kitchen table
sweep kitchen
run any errands you need to do today
pick up and put away 10 things out of place
Laundry or Go find another hot spot and attack it
spend 15 mins in your bedroom doing whatever cleaning or organizing you need to do
deal with dishes
clear off kitchen counter
see if you can find any clutter to list on freecycle
spend 15mins on cleaning up computer arrea or another area if computer is done (mine's not)
pick up stray laundry..shoes..coats
etc..and change washer loads
spend 15 mins in a room that's screaming for attention
(like your bedroom)
spend 15 minutes in YOUR play area picking up and putting away
spend 15 mins in dining room
do something you been needing to do..hang a picture..wrap it for christmas..dust it..etc..don't have to be a picture just something you been "meaning to do"
tidy up the bathrooms
find 10 things that need put away..movers you know you got em!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Cleaning Not
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Day 5 Cleaning
I hope you get lots done.
spend 15 mins picking up living room floor
run vaccum
Organize all books and movies
clean lampshades
/globes
light a candle
load of laundry
if done do something else small
make beds
swish toilets and swipe sinks & mirror
clear dining room/kitchen table
sweep kitchen
spend 10 mins in a childs room picking up before it gets majorly outta hand in there (or your room)
pick up and put away 10 things out of place
find one thing you've been "meaning" to do, like unpack a box, or fix a frame..file papers.,etc
load of laundry if done do something else small
deal with dishes
clear off kitchen counter
see if you can find any clutter to list on freecycle
spend 15mins on cleaning up computer arrea
load of laundry if done do something else small
spend 15 mins in a room that's screaming for attention
(like your bedroom)
spend 15 minutes in YOUR play area picking up and putting away
spend 20 mins working on a craft (we should do this one together)
Go in your bedroom and find 6 things that do not belong in there and put them where they go
spend 15 mins on craft table cleaning not playing
spend 15 minutes clearing something in your room..dresser..nite stand..closet..etc..
Monday, November 17, 2008
Day 4 Cleaning
spend 15 mins picking up living room floor
run vaccum
clean off a hotspot in living room
wipe tv sceen and monitor to if it needs it
light a candle
load of laundry
make beds
clean bathroom
clear dining room/kitchen table
sweep kitchen
spend 10 mins in a childs room picking up before it gets majorly outta hand in there (or your room)
pick up and put away 10 things out of place
find one thing you've been "meaning" to do, like unpack a box, or fix a frame..etc
load of laundry
put dishes away that need to be put where they belong
clear off kitchen counter
spend 10 minutes tidying the fridge
spend 15mins on cleaning up computer arrea
load of laundry
spend 15 mins in a room that's screaming for attention
spend 15 minutes in YOUR play area picking up and putting away
find something that need organized and spend 10 mins doing that
pick up 10 things that need thrown away
spend 15 mins on craft table
check all trash and see if it needs empty
Friday, November 14, 2008
Day 3 Cleaning NOT
I also picked up a couple more little Christmas gifts.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Day 2 cleaning
Our house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy.
~Author Unknown
8:30-9:00
Get dressed.
Turn off TV and turn on the radio.
Chat
9:00- 9:30
Go into 1 of your bathrooms and take everything out that you can (waste basket, brushes and combs, shower curtain, rugs, hand soap, etc) Spray everything down and make it shine. 9:30-9:30-9:45
Chat
9:45-10:00
Clean brushes and combs and sweep bathroom floor. If you have time wash floor.
10:00-10:15
Chat
10:15-10:30
Put everything back in bathroom.
10:30-10:45
Chat
10:45-11:15
Go look at your diningroom and find that spot that has everything you tried to hide. Get rid of or put away as much as you can. Wipe of table
11:15-11:30
Chat
11:30-12:00
Wipe chairs and sweep the floor.
12:00-
Chat, eat lunch and work on the rest of the list we have for are everyday stuff.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Day 1 Cleaning
by Ellen Bailey
I have the house cleaning blues
I look around and see so much to do
I look at the walls, the windows, and the floors
I see heaps of dust layered like boards
What I need is a good house cleaning crew
But where to get one, I haven't a clue
I asked for volunteers, but none would relent
Their community spirit, it seems, had been spent
I could wish for an occasional hurricane
For me, that may not be such a bad thing
I could raise the windows and open the doors
And be done with these house cleaning chores
But hurricanes don't occur where I live
So its left up to me to clean this crib
I have devised a plan to get the job done
Since I can no longer depend on anyone
My plan is as simple as it can be
One that is not very taxing on me
My walking shoes I will lace up tight
And from this nightmare I will take flight
8:30-9:00
Get dressed.
Turn off TV and turn on the radio.
Chat
9:00- 9:30
Do dishes and pick up 10 things that don't belong in there and put them away or throw them away.
9:30-9:45
Chat
9:45-10:00
Clean out microwave- if clean scrub kitchen sink and counter
10:00 -10:15
Chat
10:15-10:45
Clean out one shelf or cupboard- now we all have to have a untiedied shelf or cupboard.
10:45-11:00
Chat
11:00-11:15
Put away the mess that you have made. If done sweep floor.
11:15-11:30
Chat
11:30-12:00
Clean outside of stove- if clean, clean off cupboard doors.
12:00-
Chat, eat lunch and work on the rest of the list we have for are everyday stuff.
Getting ready for Christmas
CLEAN THE HOUSE
There are 3 of us girls that have a bad habit of chatting in the morning, sometimes all day and we don't get to the extra house work (well at least I don't). So everyday one of us will make a list and we will follow it as close as possible to get are house ready.
I want to start getting out the decoration next week, but I can't put them in the different rooms until there clean.