Thursday, June 13, 2013
A little information about the header picture
This is the house that my mom and her siblings were born and raised in. There are many fond memories and stories that have been told about this home. It was located on 6th ditch in Parma, Missouri. That meant we were the 6th ditch from town. Now when you think of a ditch - they are shallow little "ponds". These ditches were huge and very deep, with steep banks.
Growing up the roads were not paved - so when cars flew down them they would throw pebbles in your yard and stir up the dust. I remember Grandma making us "Youngun's water down the road in front of the house to cut down on some of the dirt.
Shortly before my Grandfather passed away, the top story of the house was removed. I remember stories of my Uncle Eugene catching mice as a kid, tying a hanky on them and tossing them out the attic windows. The old barn cats would be waiting down on the ground for them.
Fast forward to early March 2000 the day before my Grandma passed away - the old homestead and the smaller house next door burnt to to ground. My Uncle, Aunt and I drove by the farm on the way to the funeral. It was closing a chapter in my life - Grandpa and Grandma had moved to their new home and for reasons that no one knows why - their old one burnt down. All I remember is the laughter and love that were part of my memories of that house.
Growing up the roads were not paved - so when cars flew down them they would throw pebbles in your yard and stir up the dust. I remember Grandma making us "Youngun's water down the road in front of the house to cut down on some of the dirt.
Shortly before my Grandfather passed away, the top story of the house was removed. I remember stories of my Uncle Eugene catching mice as a kid, tying a hanky on them and tossing them out the attic windows. The old barn cats would be waiting down on the ground for them.
Fast forward to early March 2000 the day before my Grandma passed away - the old homestead and the smaller house next door burnt to to ground. My Uncle, Aunt and I drove by the farm on the way to the funeral. It was closing a chapter in my life - Grandpa and Grandma had moved to their new home and for reasons that no one knows why - their old one burnt down. All I remember is the laughter and love that were part of my memories of that house.
One of those weeks
Ever have one?
Last Saturday my Daughter and I went to several yard sales and I scored some awesome deals. Got a jewelry holder for $1.00 and a 2 piece tool box on wheels -for $3.00 and both will be put away for Christmas presents. Need to paint the outside of the tool box and clean it out. Also got a red cookie jar for free and when I put it through the dishwasher all the paint came off in the bottom of my dishwasher. So now my pretty red cookie jar is white and my dishwasher is red!
I also got some red charger plates to use in my July 4th tablescape (actually set it for Memorial day) and they were $1.00
So I was going to take pictures of all of it - but my camera batteries have died and they are not in stock at Walgreens or Wal-Mart so I couldn't replace them when I went to the store yesterday. I will try Target today! If I find the battery - I will take pictures and post tonight or tomorrow morning.
I decided to work in the yard, used the weed eater around the house and then started to trim one of the bushes beside the door and accidentally stirred up not one but two wasps nest. Needless to say - after I doused the bush - I moved on to another one on the other side of the entrance to the house and it is full of these huge bull ants. Think it is time for these to go down to the ground and find something else to put there. I was stung and bit several times.
Well - here's hoping you have a better week than I am having!!!
Last Saturday my Daughter and I went to several yard sales and I scored some awesome deals. Got a jewelry holder for $1.00 and a 2 piece tool box on wheels -for $3.00 and both will be put away for Christmas presents. Need to paint the outside of the tool box and clean it out. Also got a red cookie jar for free and when I put it through the dishwasher all the paint came off in the bottom of my dishwasher. So now my pretty red cookie jar is white and my dishwasher is red!
I also got some red charger plates to use in my July 4th tablescape (actually set it for Memorial day) and they were $1.00
So I was going to take pictures of all of it - but my camera batteries have died and they are not in stock at Walgreens or Wal-Mart so I couldn't replace them when I went to the store yesterday. I will try Target today! If I find the battery - I will take pictures and post tonight or tomorrow morning.
I decided to work in the yard, used the weed eater around the house and then started to trim one of the bushes beside the door and accidentally stirred up not one but two wasps nest. Needless to say - after I doused the bush - I moved on to another one on the other side of the entrance to the house and it is full of these huge bull ants. Think it is time for these to go down to the ground and find something else to put there. I was stung and bit several times.
Well - here's hoping you have a better week than I am having!!!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
I have been away from blogging for a while now and have decided to come back. I will share some of the things that I have been trying to do in my home to make it my style and well as other things - such as using coupons to try to stretch the almighty dollar or should I say penny.
So while I am making a comeback - I ask that you be patient with me as I design my blog and get the camera/cell phone pictures downloaded so I can share. I would appreciate any assistance as I am getting this thing going!!!!
So while I am making a comeback - I ask that you be patient with me as I design my blog and get the camera/cell phone pictures downloaded so I can share. I would appreciate any assistance as I am getting this thing going!!!!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Chilly morning perfect for working in the
garage! I did some last night as it was a burden to get to the washer
and dryer. Also today is garbage day so I will be tossing stuff to get
out to the road tonight - that is if the back and knee hold up.
I worked with my granddaughter to get the room my niece is staying in ready for her and the baby. Put the changing table in there - all the clothes (3 bags full away) and it looks neat and clean again. My DN is going to have to keep it that way especially when we put up the crib.
With rearranging that room, I also had to move stuff around in a couple of other areas. The house is not how I like it but it is livable for now. Since I rent and my lease is up in May - not sure if I will stay month to month or find another place as this is when the baby is due.
I did go see my mom yesterday. First time in a month since she was moved into the home for ALZ patients. It is a private home with 6 ladies. When I got there I was nervous as I didn't know how she would be - but when she saw me she screamed "My baby girl" and came running to me and hugged me tightly. We had a good visit and then she told me she had things for to do and I needed to leave. That told me she was getting tired of entertaining and I promised her I would be back with some of the kids. I cried all the way home as it was such a special visit and it eased my mind about where she is.
I worked with my granddaughter to get the room my niece is staying in ready for her and the baby. Put the changing table in there - all the clothes (3 bags full away) and it looks neat and clean again. My DN is going to have to keep it that way especially when we put up the crib.
With rearranging that room, I also had to move stuff around in a couple of other areas. The house is not how I like it but it is livable for now. Since I rent and my lease is up in May - not sure if I will stay month to month or find another place as this is when the baby is due.
I did go see my mom yesterday. First time in a month since she was moved into the home for ALZ patients. It is a private home with 6 ladies. When I got there I was nervous as I didn't know how she would be - but when she saw me she screamed "My baby girl" and came running to me and hugged me tightly. We had a good visit and then she told me she had things for to do and I needed to leave. That told me she was getting tired of entertaining and I promised her I would be back with some of the kids. I cried all the way home as it was such a special visit and it eased my mind about where she is.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Craft Room Organization
Since the first part of the month I have been on an organizing frenzy. The latest project was my craft room and while it is not complete (saw some things that need to be done still) I am posting pictures. Please note - this is picture heavy.
Lets start with the before shots:
Now the after:
Like I said I still have some tweaking and organizing to do - but for the most part it is done.
I went to the Dollar Tree and purchase the green and yellow baskets and made labels with my computer and a business card template and labeled 90% of the baskets/boxes.
For my magazines I put a couple of milk crates on their side.
The longer ribbons are hung on a peg shelf in the closet. Scraps of ribbon are on the shelf in plastic candy jars as are the silk flower bits. Other flowers are in the closet on the top shelf.
All my empty albums are in containers on a shelf.
Stamps and stamp pads have their shelf as well.
The black metal thing was being tossed out at work and I told them to put it in my car. I was originally going to use it in the garage but it fits perfect next to the file cabinet and holds rolls of ribbon and jars of do-dads.
Any questions - please ask. Thanks for looking
Lets start with the before shots:
I went to the Dollar Tree and purchase the green and yellow baskets and made labels with my computer and a business card template and labeled 90% of the baskets/boxes.
For my magazines I put a couple of milk crates on their side.
The longer ribbons are hung on a peg shelf in the closet. Scraps of ribbon are on the shelf in plastic candy jars as are the silk flower bits. Other flowers are in the closet on the top shelf.
All my empty albums are in containers on a shelf.
Stamps and stamp pads have their shelf as well.
The black metal thing was being tossed out at work and I told them to put it in my car. I was originally going to use it in the garage but it fits perfect next to the file cabinet and holds rolls of ribbon and jars of do-dads.
Any questions - please ask. Thanks for looking
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