The start of the Christmas craft show at the school is today. I usually have my crafts finished and already set up to sell at the event, except this year I won’t be taking any. It’s the first year in a long while, but so much has been going on this year, that I haven’t had time to work on crafts like I used to. I’ll go to it and see what is new though. Some of these women are really talented and should promote their crafts. Others do have small shops or sell out of their homes. It’ll be nice to see what others have created.
Grocery Shopping Hassle
Something tells me that I wish I could hire someone to do my grocery shopping for me. I’m the kind of person who loves to cook, but hates going shopping for something to cook. No matter how many coupons I clip, or lists I make, I end up forgetting them at home and then winging it once I get to the market. Since I’m going to be away this weekend, “my guys” informed me that, there is nothing to eat in the house. This of course is not true. There is. But that would mean they would have to (horrors) defrost something to cook. I think I just might grab a few pizzas for their supper tonight and get some items to make tacos for tomorrow. I’ll tell them to free for all it on Sunday. I really hate to grocery shop.
The comfort and style of scrubs
After previously working in the medical field I got used to wearing scrub sets every day. Even now that I no longer work in the hospital, I still will wear them around the house, because to me they are comfortable and actually feel like an old friend, since they were my main attire for years. Even my daughters like to borrow my tops now and then because of the comfort of them.
My oldest daughter will soon be going back into the medical field herself, and I told her that she could have my newer scrubs but since I’m very short, I knew the pants would be way too short of her. I decide to surprise her with some sets of scrubs from http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ who carries a great line of medical field clothes. I’ve had many people reccomend this company, and from what I have heard, the price is great and also the styles are really nice looking. It’s not like the old days, when scrubs were the basic blue or green. Now there are different prints and colors to choose from.
My daughter is going to also need a few white lab coats also, so for a surprise gift I’ll be buying her those. She isn’t expecting it, and was sort of worried about her finances, so this will be something she doesn’t have to fret about. She’ll have new clothes to work in and I’m proud of her for getting her new job!
Mosaic tile for the bathroom
Because I’m in the middle of remodeling the bathroom, I’ve decided that for one of the walls, to use mosaic tiles. There are a large selection of these and I have to make some more decisions, but I love the look of the tiles and I think that for the wall that I am going to use them on, it will look beautiful. This project is mine. My husband wanted to get in on it, and of course I will let him do some of the heavy lifting and such and putting in the new toilet, sink and towel bars I’ve picked out. The problem is, while I was gone for a weekend after I bought floor tile, he installed it. That is where the trouble began. It’s not his skill.
I’ve gone online and have done a lot of research about glass mosaic tiles and how to put them up, what to use and even how to cut them, of course. It’s a bit tricky and I’m sure I’ll need some different tools than what I am accustom to using, but I have a feeling I’m going to like doing this project.
Using the mosaic tile will offer me a variety of options, even if I change my mind and go with the metal ones. I still haven’t decided on the colors that I would like to use, but I’m thinking about it. I’ve also spoken to a friend who has used these tiles in her kitchen on the wall behind her sink and stove, and she loves them. The up keep in minimal and cleaning is easy also. That indeed is a plus.
Creating our color blocked bathroom
Guest post written by Monica Reeves
I like to think that one of the best parts of a home is a bathroom. Besides, it’s something that you have to use, so you might as well make that room really nice. It’s little luxuries like that that make a house really a home, or at least in my opinion. So in following with my own thinking, I thought that it would be good to try and make our bathroom a little more interesting.
I love looking at all kinds of fun interior blogs and when I was doing that to get some good bathroom inspiration, I ran across some info on SEARS Home Improvement. After I looked through it a little bit, I decided to use them to redo our kitchen, which is something that we’ve wanted to do for a while now too.
I found all kinds of inspiration and settled on color blocking the bathroom with some paint and strategically placed colorful vases. Just because you have to do your business in a bathroom doesn’t mean that you have to make it boring and ho hum.
HD TV
Electronics is not my strong suit. I depend on the kids to help me out when I have a need for a new computer or a new TV. My son says I should get rid of the big old TV in my living room and get a new HD TV.
So today I am heading out to Sam’s Club and then Electronic Express to look at the HD TVs on display and choose the screen that I like best.
Hot Tea for the Soul
Tried a new flavor of tea today by Lipton. It is a green tea that comes in a special triangle shaped teabag. It is flavored with little bit of orange peel that you can see inside the bag. It steeps for just a couple of minutes and then is very smooth and mild to drink.
Black friday
This Friday is the holiest day for female shoppers like me, Black Friday. That are the only two words that need to be spoken to let you know what kind of excitement I am feeling as Black Friday gets closer and closer. I have been looking at the flyer’s getting ready and I have mapped out my route to hit the most stores in the least amount of time possible. It is a battle plan that means a lot to me and my family, because this will be their Christmas I am getting on Black Friday.