HOMEMADE MOD PODGE

Feeling Crafty? Out of Mod Podge or if your like me, knock over the container...Grrrrrr

I found a homemade recipe and thought I would share

Enjoy!

RECIPE FOUND HERE

Mod Podge in a Pint Jar (matte)

Fill jar half way up with white glue (like Elmers)

Then fill jar up with water.

Shake Well.

This is a 50-50 mixture glue/water.

It will have a Matte finish.

If you would like a Glossy finish, add 1 TBS of clear varnish.

Shake it!

A NEW WAY TO DRY HAIR...HEHEHEHE

This is my daughter, I went to go downstairs and saw her drying her hair like this..I said, "what the heck are you doing", she said drying my hair, it keeps my arms from getting tired'!  She has Fibromyagia and so does her older sister.  Just the little things like drying their hair, that we take for granted makes them tired.

IT'S ALMOST THAT DREADED TIME....

Back to school shopping is just around the corner, and I dread it every year.  It's so depressing to see how much your kids have grown up, and OUTGROWN all their clothes... Luckily I have 3 daughters and some clothes I can pass down to help cut down on the cost of buying all new clothing.  Every summer my kids dread the day when I make them have a fashion show and try on all their clothes in their closet to see what fits and what can be passed down.  When they were little they loved fashion show day, but now being they are teenagers it's not so fun!


Here are a few ideas that can help save a Dime~A~Day..

*Clothes swap party with your neighborhood/church friends...This is a great idea for infants and     toddlers
*Yard Sale-this can help get rid of old clothing and help purchase new items.
*Consignment Shops-A lot of places will buy your gently used clothing...
*Always remember to buy OFF SEASON, you can save a bundle!
*Always check the clearance racks...You never know what you can come across.
*Re-purpose clothing-Turn a pair of jean that are too short into a pair of shorts!
*If you shop on the Internet remember to shop through a reward site such as EBATES.
*Craigslist-sell by the bundle..always be careful meeting people..
*Facebook-I have been seeing a lot of yard sale pages for their county/area they live in, take pic, set price and post! EASY

HAPPY SHOPPING

SMALL---WAL-MART TRIP 7/23

4 Colgate Toothpaste $1.25 ea =$5.00  .25 EACH
4 Pull-ups Flush-able Wipes (Blue ONES) $1.64 ea =$6.56    .89 EACH
4 Pull-ups Flush-able Wipes (Princess Ones) $1.64 ea=$6.56  .89 EACH
4 Pure Silk Shave Product $1.68 ea = $6.72   .88 EACH
3-3pk-Ivory Soap $1.24 ea =$3.72     .24 EACH
2 Olay 2-pk Bar Soap $2.57 ea =$5.14     1.07 EACH
2 Softsoap Hand Soap $1.47 ea ** $2.94  1.22 EACH
  **Should of been .88 ea. (Shelf Price) will probably take these back next week
      I should of paid attention GRRRRRR......

TOTAL BEFORE COUPONS $36.72
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-4 $1.00 Colgate 7/8 SS (4.00)
-4 1.50/2 Huggies Flushable wipes 7/8 SS (6.00)
-4 $.80 Pure Silk 7/8 RP (3.20)
-3 $1.00 Ivory personal Cleansing Product 7/1 PG (3.00)
-1 $3.00/2 Olay Bar Soap 7/1 PG (3.00)
-1 $.50/2 Softsoap printable NLA (.50)


TOTAL BEFORE TAX AFTER COUPONS $17.02
23 ITEMS...

I really like the Pull-up wipes...Even though I don't have small kiddos I put these in all of our cars in case they are needed...Great idea for vacation!!

If anyone is interested I could send you all my diaper coupons...Leave me message

Thanks...

MELISSA...

HAPPY SHOPPING   

SUN BURN HELP....ouchhhh

Here are 10 helpful tips to help a sunburn....
Also remember to use plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated! 

INFO FOUND HERE

1. Soak it up. For immediate relief, soak the sunburned areas in cold water (but not ice water) or with cold compresses for 15 minutes. The cold reduces swelling and wicks away heat from your skin.

2. Take a dip. If you’re burned all over, take a soak in a cool bath to which you’ve added oatmeal. You can either buy a colloidal oatmeal product, such as Aveeno, or simply grind up a cup of oatmeal in a food processor and add it to your bath.

3. Give yourself a green tea compress. Brew up a pot of green tea and let it cool. Soak a clean cloth in the tea, and use it as a compress for sunburned areas. The tea contains ingredients that help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and reduce inflammation.

4. Freshen up with mint. Use the cooling, aromatic qualities of peppermint to quell the scorch of a sunburn. Either make peppermint tea or mix two drops of peppermint oil with a cup of lukewarm water. Chill the concoction and gently bathe the sunburned area.

5. Bring veggies to the rescue. For extra-painful spots of sunburn, rub the area gently with sliced cucumber or potato. They contain compounds that cool the burn and help reduce swelling.

6. Try some vinegar. Vinegar contains acetic acid—one of the components of medications such as Aspirin. It can help ease sunburn pain, itching, and inflammation. Soak a few sheets of paper towels in white vinegar, and apply them to the sunburned areas. Leave them on until the towels are dry. Repeat as needed.

7. Take a vinegary bath. If the sunburn itches, take a cool bath, but add two cups of vinegar to the bathwater before you get in.

8. Coat yourself. Mix baking soda and vinegar to make a thick paste, and slather it over the sunburned areas. Apply the salve before bedtime, and leave it on overnight.

9. Make your bed sunburn-safe. Sprinkle your sheets with cornstarch to minimize painful chafing. (Use this technique only for bad sunburns, since you’ll have to wash the sheets afterward.)

10. Go for aloe. Apply a light coating of pure aloe vera to the sunburned skin, using either a fresh piece from the plant or in the gel form you can buy at the drugstore. If you buy the gel, make sure it’s 100% pure aloe vera

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THE CUTEST CRAB EVER...(KIDS CRAFT)

I came across this site Crafts by Amanda and it amazing...Simple crafts with simple supplies.

***You will need some craft paint, some pipe cleaners to match your paints, and some googly eyes...Thats it....SIMPLE and FUN!!

Check out her site HERE FOR COMPLETE DIRECTIONS! and other craft ideas

Happy Crafting :)

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TIME FOR THE BEACH 

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HUGGIES LITTLE SWIMMERS

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KEEP COOL WITH A COOLING NECK TIE...

Last summer, for a few months I lived on a working farm with the best landlords ever!..We were moving to Maryland from Tennessee and our house sold quickly and we still had a few month of school left for the girls.  We tried to stay in a extended stay hotel and OMG that didn't work! NO closet, people jumping above you at 2:00 in the morning..


My husband remembered one his friends had a old restored farm house that was empty.  They gladly let us rent it.  I was to happy to be out of the little hotel room with two kids....The lady and man who worked on their farm were older and every morning they were up, working a the crack of dawn.  It being summer--- it was dreaded hot!   


I got on the internet and goggled what I could make to keep them cooler...I was so excited when I found these cool neck ties.  I went and bought my supplies and made them a couple. They were so thankful and loved them....I got the directions from HERE  BELOW IS A PICTURE OF WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE...  These have so many uses, picnics, sports, mowing, and GIFTS.. the use is endless..They are so cheap to make!!

picture borrowed from google images.

1 yard of cotton fabric that is at least 42" wide and a maximum of 45". This will make 8 ties

Wash the fabric before use.

Water absorbing polymers these are available at hardware's for gardening or you can purchase them at Watersorb http://www.watersorb.com. If ordering from Watersorb, order the medium granules.

A tape measure.
Sewing machine.
Scissors.

1. Cut or tear strips 4 1/2" wide by the fabric width eg. 45".

2. Fold fabric in half, right sides together, on the long edge sew the long seam.

3. Turn over and iron.

4.Mark the centre and stitch along it. Now you have a tube about 2" wide and 42" - 45" long.

5. Drop in 1/8 tsp of crystals on each side of the seam. You can roll up a piece of paper to use as a funnel to make it easier.

IMPORTANT: At first only make a test tie with the brand of polymers you're using to make sure its the correct amount after it's soaked.

6. Mark 4 1/2" from the centre and seam again.

Now you have 2 pockets with crystals.

7. Add another 1/8 tsp of in both sides and seam 4 1/2 inches from the first set of seams again. You will now have 4 pockets. Hopefully!!

8. Fold in raw edges and sew across to finish. If you prefer you can make the ends diagonal.

Care instructions:

• Place in cold water approx 30 min, until crystals become gel.
• Tie around head or neck. Tie will be more effective if placed in the refrigerator before use or soaked in ice cold water.
• Regenerate by soaking 1-3 minutes.
• Do not freeze
• Dehydrate to store
• Hand wash only with a mild soap

IMMA LOVING THIS APP...

I have like 10 of those store saving cards (the key rings cards) I decided to download this app because my dear husband took my car to work the other day and left me his.  He needed the bigger vehicle for that day.  I was going to CVS to do some shopping and use my coupons to grab some deals.

 I get to the store in a GOOD MOOD and then went to place MY keys into my coupon bag and was like HOLY SMOKES.... he has my keys...I was super MAD to say the least..He had all my store key ring cards....I had all my deals worked out and only needed a few more dollars to grab one of their summer gas cards.... That threw everything off!!!  GRRRRRRR  One rule don't mess with momma's coupons.... wahahaha

So I called him to say ummm honey you have my keys and I'm at CVS coupon-ing.... he honestly LAUGHED... I am usually a calm person..I was like, I don't find that funny...So, I went to try to use my phone number, but I have moved to 3 different states in 6 years so a phone number wouldn't work... The cashier gave me a new card and told me to call on Monday and have them take my balances from the new card and put on my old card....So in the end it worked out!!!

WOW that was a long story to just post this awesome phone APP!!!! hehehe
I then treated myself to a LARGE LATTE and used his bank card! wahahaha


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TODAY...I took him couponing and he added $5.00 to my Out of pocket expense....grrrrr ---needless to say I'm not taking him anymore....

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LOOK WHAT MAGIC ERASERS CAN DO.....

Surfing and I found this list of what a MAGIC ERASER CAN DO....

Info found HERE: There are actually more...I just posted a few.

I'M AMAZED...

What Mr. Clean Magic Erasers Can Do:

• remove dried paint from door hinges

• remove tarnish from silver

• remove mold & mildew from anything plastic

• clean & polish gold jewelry

• remove soap scum in the tub and shower

• remove marks on walls

• clean splatters inside the microwave

• remove marks on vinyl siding

• clean mirrors in the bathroom (keeps shower mirrors from fogging)

• remove adhesive residue after removing stickers

• remove waterline mark around the pool

• remove hair dye from countertops & floors

• clean light-colored suede

• remove black scuff marks from baseboards (where thevacuum cleaner hits)

• clean the outdoor side of window sills stained from leaves, dust and dirt

• clean plastic coolers inside and out (…even dirty grimey ones used by men with greasy hands!)

• remove rust spots & stains on countertop

• remove cooked-on stains in pots and pans

• remove soot off the walls near the fireplace

• clean within the grooves of lawn ornaments

• clean sticky/dusty range hood over the stove

• remove nail polish spills or stains

• clean airbake cookie sheets & bakeware (the kind with all those tiny grooves)

• clean oven shelves & the grates on the grill

• remove wet nose marks from pets on the windows (even car windows)

• remove toothpaste splashes from bathroom mirrors

• remove melted plastic on the side of the toaster oven

• remove grimey green algae from cement (bird baths, steps, ponds, etc)

• clean stained elbows from dirty work

• remove green mildew from siding and gutters

• remove paint spills & oversprays

• remove toilet bowl rings (just cut a piece off & let it set in your toilet overnight)

• remove built-up algae, water deposits, etc from ceramic flower pots

• clean dish drainers that are gunked with lime and build-up

• remove bird poop from concrete bird bath

• remove coffee & tea stains that remain inside a mug, caraffe, thermos even after washing

• clean the plastic agitator inside your washing machine

• clean window screens (even when they are still in the window)

• remove built-up baked on grease inside the deep fryer

• clean inside the crock pot

• remove melted plastic on a glass top stove

• clean swimming pool steps

• remove baked on brown spots on cookware

• clean antiques & collectibles

• polish collectible coins (UPDATE: coin experts recommend that you do NOT clean coins.)

• clean & shine things up before you sell them in a yard sale

• clean boat & outdoor furniture upholstery

• clean vinyl striping on motorhomes, vans, boats

• clean car tires, including white walls

• clean pebbled surfaces like the outside of plastic coolers

• remove pet & child vomit from carpet or clothing

• remove scuff marks on motorcycle & ATV helmets

• remove grass stains from shoes after mowing the lawn

• remove scuff marks from hangers/shoes in the walk-in closet

• clean oven door

• remove pollen from patio furniture, cars, etc.

• remove soap scum and gunk from around the bathroom faucets

• remove hairspray build-up on countertops and vanities

• remove soap scum inside porcelain & utility sinks

• clean stained caulking along the kitchen sink & countertop

• clean your bicycle, even the tires & rims

• clean tile & grout

• remove mildew from tents, vinyl canopies, awnings, fiberglass items

• remove paint overspray that has dried

• remove shoe marks from the kickplate of house doors & car doors

• clean inside your car (along the handles, window ledge, arm rests, dashboard)

• remove scuff marks and dirt from linoleum floors

• remove stains on leather seats, purses, chairs, etc.

• remove food stains inside plastic food containers

• remove brake dust from tire rims

• remove dirt and grime on a vinyl convertible top

• remove nail polish from walls, carpets, wooden objects, plastic

• remove soil or scuff marks from ceramic tile flooring

• clean non-skid surfaces with tiny grooves (bathtub floors, refrigerator handles, pool steps, cooler lids)

• clean & shine bathroom faucets & fixtures

• remove magic marker, permanent marker, and ballpoint ink from virtually any surface

• clean doll faces

• clean textured handles on major appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove)

• remove fingerprints and dirt on light-colored kitchen cupboards

• clean inside of the refrigerator

• remove crayon marks from walls

• remove dirt from plastic trash cans

• remove dark paint on light-colored carpet

• clean soap scum and oils from hot tub

• clean a car’s vinyl interior (gets into the tiny crinkles in the vinyl armrest, etc.)

• clean white porch railings, columns & pillars

• remove bugs from car windshield, grille, and bumper

• remove paint scratches on your car from minor fender benders

• remove rust and corrosion that’s built-up on the outside of pipes (kitchen/bathroom)

• clean & shine hubcaps

• remove built-up grime on the car steering wheel

• remove finger prints & build-up on the keyboard and mouse

• remove oxidized paint from an old car

• remove built-up gunk from vinyl seats

• remove tar from your car’s paint

• remove set-in stains inside glass and plastic pitchers

• remove scuff marks from the back of car seats (from kids’ shoes)

• clean kids’ plastic toys

• remove dirt and grime from athletic shoes and shoes with leather uppers

• remove stains on the underside of the toilet seat

• remove fingerprint & handprints from light-colored doors & walls

• remove scuff marks from your patio furnitur

SPLINTER... REMOVAL ideas.....OUCH....

It's SUMMER TIME and time for splinter removal...my husband has been trying to dig one out for days...he wouldn't give me time to find a home remedy...lol...he decided to DIG IT OUT...As any man would do! heheheh

I found this information HERE ....farmers almanac 

Tape
From Duct to Scotch to masking many people swear by this removal method. This method is best for more superficial splinters rather than deep ones. Simply break off a piece of tape large enough to cover the area, then pull off the tape in the opposite direction the splinter went in.

Potato Slices
Cut a potato into thin slices. Place one slice on the splinter (use the side without the skin). Varying sources suggest leaving it on the spot for 10-20 minutes to the whole night. If you decide to leave it overnight, secure the potato slice with two bandages to keep it in place. When you remove the potato, it should pull out the splinter.

Baking Soda Paste
This method is best for those tiny, invisible splinters. You should use this only after you’ve tried other methods, as this paste will cause the skin to swell and push the splinter out. Make the paste by combining about ¼ tsp of baking soda with enough water to give it a paste-like consistency. Apply the paste to the cleaned area and put a bandage on top to keep it in secured. Leave it in place for 24 hours, and then remove. The splinter may be sticking out and need to be pulled out the rest of the way with tweezers or sterilized needle. If you don’t see it, repeat this process for another 24 hours.

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MY WAL-MART SHOPPING TRIP 6/4

Had a great trip at Wal-mart, they had most of the items I wanted except for the Kotex Natural Balance

12 U Kotex Liners @ $1.24 each. 14.88

7 Aquafresh toothpaste @ $1.00 each =$7.00

4 Carefree liners @ .94 each = $3.76

- 7 ($1.00) Aquafresh toothpaste (Blinkie)

- 4 ($.50) Carefree Coupons 5/06 SS

- 4($1.00) U Kotex 5/20 SS

-4 ($2.00/2) Coupons.com and Couponnetwork.com

After coupons they gave me $1.30 in overage...

I was thinking something went wrong, Drove home then checked receipt I hadn't been charged for 6 

of the toothpastes...I debated driving back 25 min...each way but I thought

the toothpaste would of been FREE anyways due to the $1.00 off coupons I had.

SHOULD OF BEEN....

= $4.64 before tax (SHOULD OF BEEN)

OVER ALL I WAS SUPER EXCITED.....