Copy Cat Project - Hydrangea Wreath

There are so many crafty people out there in blogland -I would love to copy some of their projects!! This one really took my eye, especially since the b&b where I work has a yard full of beautiful hydrangeas! Last fall, I cut some of blooms that had turned to there beautiful burgandy and green colors. This year, I plan to dry them and make a wreath for our front door like this one. I found this project on one of the blogs I follow: http://fullofgreatideas.blogspot.com/2010/10/make-your-own-beautiful-hydrangea.html

So pretty!! I will post pictures of my wreath project once I get it done!!

Find Out Your Real Age {A Fun Test}

I thought this was fun and figured some of you would too. Find out what your real age is! Millions have taken Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen’s RealAge Test. Find out how old you really are. This fun test has been seen on NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, ABC 20/20, CBS Early Show, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNN, and more! It’s a fun thing to do and only takes less than 5 minutes. Plus, the RealAge site provides great information on health and wellness to improve your “RealAge”.

http://www.realage.com/landing/entry4-reg?cbr=NXTW1100022&subid=CD27

The RealAge test says my age is 44.8 yrs..........I'm actually 46! Areas I definitely need to work on are exercise and eating healthier, but I'll take being almost 2 yrs. younger anyday!!! Try the quiz for yourself and link up here:

21 Day Organizing Challenge - day 1

Day 1 - junk drawer

{before}
Now we all have these, don't we??? The drawer you put all those things in that you never can find a home for and once you put them in that drawer, you never remember what's in there. That "stuff" that is just taking up space, stuff you rarely use, but devote a whole drawer to. Not only does it take up space, but it's usually a messy space. If I'm going to have a "junk" drawer, why can't it be nice and organized? I think taking this 21 day organizing challenge will help me do just that......get organized!!!{after}
This drawer is in my kitchen. I keep stuff like jars, old calendars (I keep them from several years back), printer ink, mailing supplies, Coke caps, and other misc. items in this drawer. When I emptied it out, there were lots of things that didn't belong in there, like extension cords, greeting cards, pet toys, etc. I moved them to their respective places & even threw away a few things. For now, the junk drawer is neat & tidy....we'll see how long it stays like this!!

21 Day Organizing Challenge - the list

I'm taking the 21 DAY ORGANIZING CHALLENGE!

Here is the list:
Day 1 - junk drawer
Day 2 - magazines/catalogs/books
Day 3 - laundry room
Day 4 - under kitchen sink

Day 5 - the medicine cabinet(s)
Day 6 - dresser drawers
Day 7 - the pantry
Day 8 - coat closet
Day 9 - kid's room organization
Day 10 - storage containers
Day 11 - the kitchen cabinets
Day 12 - spice cabinet
Day 13 - the fridge/freezer(s)
Day 14 - under bathroom sink
Day 15 - craft/hobby organization
Day 16 - bathroom storage
Day 17 - the mail
Day 18 - keepsakes
Day 19 - master closet
Day 20 - photos
Day 21 - you pick!

5Q Friday June 3

1. If you had to choose, how would you prefer to choose to spend money...on landscaping or a pool? Definitely, landscaping!!
2. (Scott likes to get things stirred up...) Death penalty, yay or nay? Yes
3. What's the worst thing your kid has gotten into when you turned your back/blogged/showered/blinked? It's been awhile since the kids were little, but the first thing that came to mind was throwing the remote in the toilet....several times!
4. How often do you REALLY go to the dentist? Try to go every 6 months....sometimes it might be 7-8 months though...
5. What is your favorite animal (doesn't have to be a pet-type animal)? Our kitty Jaxson! Love her!!!

Frugal Friday

I'm joining in on the Frugal Friday Blog Hop! Had a couple of coupons.....here's what I got at Walmart yesterday:

2-NYC Quick Dry Nail Polish @ $1.72 each=$3.44 (B1G1Free c/o) - $1.72

1-pkg. Sally Hansen Nail Files @ $2.74 - $1.00 c/o

1- Finesse Shampoo @$2.57 - $1.00 c/o

8-pk. 12 oz. Diet Coke @ $3.68 (free coupon from mycokerewards.com) - $3.68

Total: $12.43

Coupons-7.40

Paid= $5.03

I'm just getting back into using coupons again, so I was pretty excited about my savings.....baby steps!! :O)

Another milestone....

One happy guy!!! Nathan got his permit yesterday!!! Way to go!!!!!