So first off.. My spray painted frame looks AWESOME!
However... my clothespins. I've decided painting them with paint is much better.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Oh Pinterest...
So a while back, I ran into this pin on pinterest.
I pinned it because.. that's what you do when you run into cool things like this. But then it just sat there because that's what things I pin do. They are just great ideas to maybe do someday when I have time...
Recently, James and I have been so tired/lazy and have just eaten out a lot (...basically every day. Not good). I've gained weight that I do not want and that frustrates me.
So I've decided if I could just force myself to cook for us every night, that would be a lot better! (fyi.. not a big fan of cooking. at least not in a small kitchen like we have. I loved cooking when I did at my parents).
Our biggest problem though is that we can never decide WHAT to make for dinner. Ever.
So this board could solve SO many of our problems.
James and I went out today and gathered some of the stuff to make the board. I'm super excited!
11x14 frame - $3 at DI
clothespins - $1.03 walmart for 50! So if anyone wants to make this themselves (or have me make them one), let me know. I have clothespins.
2 pages of scrapbook paper - $1.26 Michaels
I already own everything else needed. Except the crayon boxes... so if anyone has some that I can have. That would be great. If not... I might just go buy some crayons. (or.... read the last part of this post)
The only problem though... I think the design is unprofessional. too many colors and the paper on top of everything just looks... childish. So I'm making a few changes to it. I haven't made it yet so if you can think of anything else I can do, let me know!
My Changes!
I'm going to paint the clothespins instead and just stamp the letters on them. (then probably go over them with clear nail polish so it stays nice)
Also, I love being organized so what I've decided is to color coordinate recipes.
Meaning: Crockpot meals = blue card, soups = yellow, pasta = orange, etc.
If you look at the picture she has on hers, I would put a section behind the meals for the week (on the left side) that explains what each color is.
And then I'd also like to print the actual recipe for each thing on the same colored paper and have a card box specifically for my menu board. AND if the recipe is from a book instead, on the back of the card where you put the ingredients, I would put the book name and page so I can find it quickly.
With the one she has done, I do not like all the different scrap book designs. Way too busy for me (I am a very simple person). So I only have the main background in a design and the rest of the colors are just plain colored card stock. (FYI: My back ground is blue argyle, and then I plan on using plain brown card stock and white card stock)
TA-DA!
Those are my changes. I am not a big fan of the crayon boxes but I can't think of anything better so if any of you can, I would love to hear about it!
I pinned it because.. that's what you do when you run into cool things like this. But then it just sat there because that's what things I pin do. They are just great ideas to maybe do someday when I have time...
Recently, James and I have been so tired/lazy and have just eaten out a lot (...basically every day. Not good). I've gained weight that I do not want and that frustrates me.
So I've decided if I could just force myself to cook for us every night, that would be a lot better! (fyi.. not a big fan of cooking. at least not in a small kitchen like we have. I loved cooking when I did at my parents).
Our biggest problem though is that we can never decide WHAT to make for dinner. Ever.
So this board could solve SO many of our problems.
James and I went out today and gathered some of the stuff to make the board. I'm super excited!
11x14 frame - $3 at DI
clothespins - $1.03 walmart for 50! So if anyone wants to make this themselves (or have me make them one), let me know. I have clothespins.
2 pages of scrapbook paper - $1.26 Michaels
I already own everything else needed. Except the crayon boxes... so if anyone has some that I can have. That would be great. If not... I might just go buy some crayons. (or.... read the last part of this post)
The only problem though... I think the design is unprofessional. too many colors and the paper on top of everything just looks... childish. So I'm making a few changes to it. I haven't made it yet so if you can think of anything else I can do, let me know!
My Changes!
I'm going to paint the clothespins instead and just stamp the letters on them. (then probably go over them with clear nail polish so it stays nice)
Also, I love being organized so what I've decided is to color coordinate recipes.
Meaning: Crockpot meals = blue card, soups = yellow, pasta = orange, etc.
If you look at the picture she has on hers, I would put a section behind the meals for the week (on the left side) that explains what each color is.
And then I'd also like to print the actual recipe for each thing on the same colored paper and have a card box specifically for my menu board. AND if the recipe is from a book instead, on the back of the card where you put the ingredients, I would put the book name and page so I can find it quickly.
With the one she has done, I do not like all the different scrap book designs. Way too busy for me (I am a very simple person). So I only have the main background in a design and the rest of the colors are just plain colored card stock. (FYI: My back ground is blue argyle, and then I plan on using plain brown card stock and white card stock)
TA-DA!
Those are my changes. I am not a big fan of the crayon boxes but I can't think of anything better so if any of you can, I would love to hear about it!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Exciting News!
Hello blog readers!
First off... I have a weird feeling that my sister is the only one who reads these. If this is not true, I would love to know cause I feel like I could just call her and tell her news rather then write it expecting lots of people to read it. So please let me know.
Second...
I have some great news for you!
School has been interesting and after last semester... well, it has destroyed me. I have become incapable of thinking for school now. We have also had some problems with James's job. They are jerks and he just can't work for them anymore.
After lots and lots of thinking and possibly James's cousin, Colby..
We have been convinced.
James talked to his old boss and in a few short weeks, he'll be working at Pepsi again.
We have been talking to a lender and...
We may be moving to a nice place before Spring Break.
Yay us! It should be nice.
I talked to my mom and she convinced me that I should see if I can lock in my associates. So I'll try.
I'm honestly not sure what else to say.
Love you all! and by all I mean Melissa.
First off... I have a weird feeling that my sister is the only one who reads these. If this is not true, I would love to know cause I feel like I could just call her and tell her news rather then write it expecting lots of people to read it. So please let me know.
Second...
I have some great news for you!
School has been interesting and after last semester... well, it has destroyed me. I have become incapable of thinking for school now. We have also had some problems with James's job. They are jerks and he just can't work for them anymore.
After lots and lots of thinking and possibly James's cousin, Colby..
We have been convinced.
James talked to his old boss and in a few short weeks, he'll be working at Pepsi again.
We have been talking to a lender and...
We may be moving to a nice place before Spring Break.
Yay us! It should be nice.
I talked to my mom and she convinced me that I should see if I can lock in my associates. So I'll try.
I'm honestly not sure what else to say.
Love you all! and by all I mean Melissa.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Having a bad day...
One of my friends on Facebook posted this as their status today and I thought it was great!
Me: God, can I ask You a question?
God: Sure
Me: Promise You won't get mad
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one
of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that
Me (humbled): OH
GOD: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.
Me: (ashamed)
God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work.
Me (embarrassed):Okay
God: Your phone went dead bcuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered.
Me (softly): I see God
God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark.
Me: I'm Sorry God
God: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things , the Good & the bad.
Me: I will trust You.
God: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.
Me: I won't God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.
God: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children...
Me: God, can I ask You a question?
God: Sure
Me: Promise You won't get mad
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one
of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that
Me (humbled): OH
GOD: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.
Me: (ashamed)
God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work.
Me (embarrassed):Okay
God: Your phone went dead bcuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered.
Me (softly): I see God
God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark.
Me: I'm Sorry God
God: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things , the Good & the bad.
Me: I will trust You.
God: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.
Me: I won't God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.
God: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children...
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