Mardi Gras

I found a Mardi Gras wreath on pinterest and decided to duplicate it. I spent only $5 at dollar tree for all the supplies. I found some extra beads in my craft box and used those to dangle. I went lazier than the tutorial. I used a hot glue gun instead of wire. 

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zombies

 I'm one of those people who are intrigued and convinced that one day zombies will no longer be a myth. 

I have read several Zombie books but the other day found this Zombie haiku book the other day.  I cannot wait to snag it to read.

This is my favorite LOL Christmas book. 

I so want these for the yard but I think my neighbors would flip out.

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workout ideas

These are some great at home workout ideas I found on pinterest.  I have a gym membership but these are good for the days I cannot find time or the kids are too sick for child-watch.  I also use my xbox 360 for several other workouts.  It is tough but I like the UFC trainer kinect "game".   I  really like some of the Pilate's and yoga workouts on the Netflix app as well.

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New Years Resolutions vs. Goals

I've had many life changing events over the last few years.  A baby, a breakup, a relationship, joining Al-anon, court dates because of the baby and ex.  There are so many reasons I could be a bitter Bettie right now.  I'm glad for the day I sat crying in my kitchen while trying to make breakfast.  No, I really am.  I picked myself up because I realized it was my choice.  My choice to allow the alcoholic back into mine and my daughters lives.  My choice to allow him to destroy our trust once again.  I found myself choosing to change my life.  Through my changes I've changed my daughters lives as well.  I chose this year not to make New Years resolutions.  I'm calling them goals.  My mindset is more likely to strive and reach a goal rather than a resolution.  I want to share my Goals for 2012 with everyone.

Take the 40 bags in 40 days challenge.  [Happily I've already filled more than 20 bags.]

I want to get Yogafit certified by the end of the year.  [This is my biggest goal for the year.  I work weekends so it sometimes becomes a nightmare getting one off.]

I want to take my daughters to a hot air balloon launch.  [Think how amazing it would be sitting on a blanket with my girls watching the balloons fill up and take off.]

I want to fit back into my size 10 jeans.   I'm currently a size 14.  And lose at least 20 lbs.

I want to explore new horizons and find a new hobby.

I want to chase the end of a rainbow with my daughters.

I plan to take more relaxing baths this year.  [A single mom needs this one!]

I will find time to meditate/pray daily this year.  [Single Moms need this too!!]

I want to try a new recipe each week.

I plan to finish an entire coloring book.

Take the 30 day Mom Challenge.

I plan to organize "that" closet.  [I've done my initial clean out but still more needs to happen to get that closet up to par.]

Contribute routinely to complete the memory jar for New Years 2013.

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 I spent a lot of time on there last week while my little one was sick.  All she wanted to do was curl up beside me & sleep.

the smelly & the bacony

The laundry detergent I made is lacking in smell. To amp it up in the scent department I've made a homemade fabric softener. I normally do not use fabric softener.  I think my next laundry detergent batch I will add some crushed, dried lavender or maybe vanilla to add some scent to it.

For the fabric softener I used sauve cherry blossom and it smells good.  If you decide to make fabric softener  you need to shake it up before each use. The vinegar causes separation as it sits. 

BACON CUPS for salad!  I accept that challenge!!!  I know bacon is not healthy but I'll run a few extra minutes to eat this.  

I know this is blasphemy but it was too bacony for my salad tastes.  Maybe next time a smaller cup would be preferable. 

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Winners and a big failure

I have no pictures of these but last week I made crack bread and slutty brownies to share at work.  They both turned out wonderfully.  I do suggest adding more butter and ranch to the crack bread.  I personally think extra would be a good addition.  The slutty brownies are even better if you use Betty Crocker packages.  You not only get the brownies but you also get boxtops for education to give to your kids school.  No kids!  Hey, you get slutty brownies then.  And oh are they easy!!!

On to my FAILure this week. I attempted beet chips. I enjoy beets but dislike all the nasty stuff in chips. I prepared my oven and beets. This is the result.   

They were tough and chewy.  I took a pic of a few then tossed them all to the animals.

I have enjoyed the outcome of making the Duggar laundry detergent recipe!  It works just as well as the commercial brands.  The first load of laundry I did with it was the test.  My youngest had spent the weekend with her Papa.  He forgot to tell me she had a blowout in some pants that he had not washed.   :0    Those pants came out the wash without a stain.  Thank goodness. 

 The biggest advantage of this detergent is the cost.  I spent less than, including new container, twenty dollars on it.  It's estimated (per other sites) .01-.05 a load.  I think that is pretty close to accurate. 

A short explanation

For those that have not experienced it just visit Pinterest.  It is your saved favorites posted to boards.  You can look through what other people have posted and pin their finds to your boards.  I'm on Pinterest almost every day.  To me it is better than Facebook or Twitter.  At least I learn more from the site.  To date I have created 23 boards.  I currently have 502 pins.  That will change soon :)

The point of this blog is to put my Pinning to use.  Well, I already do!  Better stated:  to chronicle my attempts, successes & fun through my finds on Pinterest.  Have fun reading and laughing at me.....or maybe with me.