This awesome DIY gives you the instructions to make a cement bowl but it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Depending on what you use for a mold, you could make just about any type of container. Here's how: To make your own, gather these supplies: - Water - Flexible rubbery bucket (Walmart - $5) - Plastic bowl (for shaping inside of bowl) (Walmart - $2) - Canola oil and paper … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks- Saving for Travel
Mr. Sthole and I try and take vacations when we can, but more times than not we have to make our yearly trip home count as our luxury get away. I love my family and I love going home, but every now and then I like traveling to places I haven't seen yet, and more importantly, places where Mr. Sthole doesn't leave me every day to go hunting. So everyone needs a vacation, but how, in this economy, … [Read more...]
Declare War, Prevent Ants From Invading Your Yard
Home Depot, Keep Ants From Invading Your Home In this video Home Depot shows you how to prevent ants from invading your home and yard. Click the image above to watch the full video, but first, here’s a peek at her strategy: • Know thy enemy Certain types of ants, especially carpenter ants, can do structural damage to your home. So it helps to know what type of ant you’re dealing with to choose … [Read more...]
How To- Paint An Indoor Rug
Home Depot is a fantastic store. I love their tutorials and suggestions, they're always so awesome. I'd like to go in there and buy one of everything. Hey, a girl can dream right? In this tutorial Home Depot shows us how to paint an indoor rug directly on the floor. What a fantastic way to keep from having to deal with rolled up corners and rug stains. Skill Level: Intermediate Time: 24-48 … [Read more...]
School Photos- Teacher Wears Same Clothes For 40 Years
I hate it when I wear the same thing in a picture and don't realize it. I try my hardest not to commit this sin of fashion. But one teacher, after doing it accidentally, decided to wear the same outfit 40 years in a row for the school photos. “I was so embarrassed when I got the school pictures back that second year and realized I had worn the very same thing as the first year,” said Dale. It … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
Tired Teens Reach For Fast Food First
HealthDay news tells us about how teens who aren't getting enough sleep tend to skip the fruits and veggies and head straight for the cookies and soda. By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep-deprived teens make poor food choices, a new study finds. "Not only do sleepy teens, on average, eat more food that's bad for them, they also eat less food that is … [Read more...]
Making A House A Home- Moving Like A Boss
As a military family I have had to learn how to make my house a home in no time flat. This move has taken me a bit longer than usual, but still, I've been here for two or three weeks and it almost looks like we've lived here for years. I'm going to teach you how to do this, Military Style. Pictures Pictures are an important part of taking memories with you. When … [Read more...]
Last Minute 4th Of July Craft
If you're anything like me, time has gotten away from you and the fourth is upon us. I like to dress my kids up in cute outfits to coincide with the holidays and so as I am finishing unpacking my house this week I had to take a break to make this adorable craft with my Princess and Pixie to celebrate the 4th of July. Materials: White T-shirt or Tanktop Red Paint Blue Paint A cute little … [Read more...]
How To- Soaker Hose
Video- How To Install A Soaker Hose Watering with a soaker hose is more cost and environmentally friendly than watering with a regular hose or sprinklers which can cause run-off, over spray and is prone to evaporation. Soaker hoses emit water exactly where thirsty plants need it most – at their roots. It’s far more efficient than watering with an ordinary garden hose. You can use a soaker … [Read more...]
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