Ok so the word "paint" may be a bit misleading, this article will tell us how to 'dye' our concrete floors. I've helped someone paint a concrete floor before and I think that this dying option would look much better. Bob Vila tells us how Dyeing floors is different from staining them. With dye, there is no chemical reaction with the concrete—it simply dyes the surface. Dyes can come in liquid … [Read more...]
The "Fat Letter"
When I was a child notes would often times be sent home if I were tardy, failed the yearly eye exam or had acted up in class. These are all notes that are still sent home but there is a new notification on the scene being sent home to parents: a letter warning parents about the results of BMI screening. Being dubbed "The Fat Letter" some parents and physicians are less than enthusiastic about … [Read more...]
Healthy Beauty: A Plethora of Tips
WebMD has put together some awesome beauty tips for us in this afternoons post from how to pose for a camera without a double chin to softening your feet, WebMD has got you covered from top to bottom. How to Banish a Blemish Fight redness with a green-tinted concealer. Add a skin-colored concealer with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for healing. How to Get Rich, Full Lashes Apply 3 coats … [Read more...]
Fencing Materials
Depending on your project, your budget, and your personal preference, finding the right fencing material can prove to be a bit difficult. So here are the pros and cons of some of the favorite materials. Vinyl fencing is manufactured in a range of styles, including solid privacy, semi-privacy, and post-and-rail fences. Perhaps the most appealing aspect is that vinyl does not need to be repainted. … [Read more...]
Make an Inexpensive Desk For A Child
This desk is super impressive and if you're looking for a brand new piece of furniture that looks great and is functional you're not going to get much more economical than this. BobVila.com shows us just what we need to throw this together and all for just about $150.00. This project is simple enough that you can complete it in a weekend. MATERIALS AND TOOLS - 4 ClosetMaid Stack & Hang Cube … [Read more...]
Cat Allergen Cure
Praise the Lord! I have thee worst cat allergies around. If I shake hands with someone who has a cat I'll start sneezing, my eyes itches, my nose runs and I can't breathe. I can usually keep it from rendering me completely useless with eye drops, nasal spray and my inhaler, but wouldn't it be wonderful if I didn't have to carry that all around with me all the time? WebMD.com has more. July … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Guided Tours
Apartment Therapy breaks down the pros and cons of guided tours to help you figure out what is the best option for you on your next vacation! First up is the downside of joining tours or hiring a guide: Unknown Experts: You don't know who your guide will be, and there's nothing worse than tapping your toes while listening to someone annoying drone on and on about endless facts. Hopefully you … [Read more...]
Pop Art Silhouettes, DIY
I don't know how many of you actually have had a silhouette done, but it's a fun thing to have. I got mine done at Disney World one year and they drew Goofy into it as well. One of my favorite things. Here is a DIY that will show you how to make your own silhouette in a few easy steps with only a couple of supplies. tuTORIal What You Will Need: Wood Plaque Medium Stock Print Paper Mod … [Read more...]
Distant Makes The Heart Grow Fonder- Long Distance Relationships
With being a military spouse, handling a long distance relationship is a common occurrence for me. Sometimes we're separated by thousands of miles and security clearances. We may get to talk every day, or we may only get a call once a week. We may get to video chat, or we may go months without seeing each other. I know that we have it better than some, but it's still a hard situation to … [Read more...]
Bake Bread In The Slow-Cooker
I hope you're sitting down because your world is about to be turned upside down. During the summer, it's most often our goal to keep the house from heating up if we can help it, but who doesn't LOVE a piece of warm, fresh oven baked bread? Now you can have both. You can't just make it, toss it in the crock-pot, and hope it comes out so here are a few tips to help you figure out what works for … [Read more...]
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