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18.2.14

Table"Cloth" Curtains

Well I managed to make some "curtains" last night with the help of my daughter. If you decide you want to make these you will need:

Your tablecloths (I used 3)
Scissors
Thumbtacks
Really thats it.
But it was nice having an extra set of eyeballs & hands.
Plus it made for some good mother daughter time :)
These are no sew. I used the hems already there for any visable edges.

To recap here's the before of windows

The hardest part was pressing the thumb tacks through the drywall. I didn't measure anything just eyeballed it. Measuring involves numbers & numbers are icky.
Also as I went along I pinched a slight pleat into the fabric to add some depth.

My daughter had the idea to change the direction of the pattern for the valance I'm glad she did.

And here

is the finished product

How much is that Kitty In the window?

We've been framed

I used some string to tie the curtains back.

Thanks for stopping by.

Good Luck

if you decide to make these let me know how they turn out for you.

I am happy with them, it was fun and to me that's what matters.

DREAM

17.2.14

Freshening Up The Living Room

Here's a sneek peek of the before I get started. Here's how it played out, I was at a discount store and spied these peva tablecloths. I instantly liked the pattern, they were dirt cheap ( 3 bucks ) I just know I can make something out of them! I'm thinking window treatment. My windows are bare naked anyway. I am quite sure anything would be an improvement!

I had found this empty frame over the summer for $5 at a yard sale. I have been waiting for an excuse to add a fun color to it.

I am sooo ready for spring

27.1.14

Bath Soak Mix

J has chronic dry, itchy skin. The colder the weather the worse it is. There are very expensive lotions available but the feel of lotions " let alone the cost don't work for him.
3 ingredients
Take equal parts of

-Baking Soda
-Sea Salt -Coarse
-Epsom Salt

I make a container to keep on hand using 1cup of each ingredient, *mix it well and store in an airtight container.

*First shower & than soak in a tub of water with a scoop or 2 of mix stirred into the the bath water. Ahhh relax.

This really helps J's skin! Hopefully it will work for you as well!

21.1.14

SnowCream

Snow, splash of milk, vanilla, sprinkle of sugar to taste. Mix it well & eat it

Check out the complete recipe at-

food.innerchildfun.com

7.1.14

BUBBLES!

Bubble recipe we used Makes a pretty hearty bubble :D The longer this solution sets the better it works. 3 cups of water 1 cup dish soap 1/2 cup white karo syrup

NO you are never too old to play with bubbles.

Bubbles do not taste good.

It's completely up to you but we wouldn't suggest inhaling or drinking bubbles

Bubble Epicness

This will make you light headed so easy does it kiddo

Voices from the kitchen declare (with a middle eastern flare)" I have been blessed with great bubble making abilities!"

14.12.12

Homemade Recipe

Okay so this is not an edible recipe but a rather a calorie free one :) I am all about trying to save some money. I love the results of fabric softener, especially when laundering towels. I do NOT like the high price of store bought brands and the cheaper kinds smell awful. Thanks to the hillbilly housewife for this recipe http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/homemade-fabric-softener.htm .

I made mine with an apple scented cheap conditioner. Those of you that know me know that math is not a strong subject for me. I will guesstimate that this homemade version costs under a dollar for the same size traditional bottle bought at a store.

1.10.12

polk dot pumpkins

29.9.12

mmm toasty

Disney, PennState... got nothing on these babies! ;)

15.9.12

Crock-Pot Apple-Pear Sauce

8 Medium apples, peeled, cored & quatered

2 pears, peeled, cored & quatered

1lemon, juiced

2 Tablespoons butter, diced

3/4cup water

cinnamon to taste (i used pumpkin pie spice)

1/8 Cup of brown sugar ( you could use more or less depending on how sweet you want it)

In Crock-pot, mix together apples, pears, lemon juice, & butter. Add water.

sprinkle brown sugar over fruit.

Close the lid & cook on high for 1.5-2 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Stir to break up apples & pears.

Add spices to taste

A says Yummm

10.9.12

Family Time

Spot the cows

5.9.12

27.8.12

First Day of School!

Everyone (except A)was up super early. I don't know if that was due to the anticipation of the first day of school or the heavy rain pelting the windows. Either way the Martin kids are back in school today. One was very excited, the other has been there & done that. Can you guess which was which?

13.8.12

Dan iii!

We got a "surprise" visit from our dear friend today! He is practically travelling the world & stopped in for a visit with The Martins. We were quite honored. He is just chilling and relaxing with God before he goes to the Caribbean to serve ywam for a year or two.