I saw this letter organizer over at noodlehead and thought it was just what I needed. Mail tends to pile up around here. There are some great instructions on noodlehead but I had to make a few adjustments for mine. First of all, I couldn't figure out how to get the pattern printed out to the right size. I even tried the enlarger at work. Finally, I scrapped the pattern and just free handed it. Turned out fine and I could have saved myself an hour of fiddling around. Sometimes I strongly ... Read More about letter organizer
phone message board
I picked up this phone message board kit from Treasury of Memories. I think it's super cute and it only took about 1/2 an hour to make (and I am slow!). Here's what you need for materials:6x12 canvaspaper to cover canvas (mine is October Afternoon)letters for titlepaint for sides of canvasadhesive (my favorite is quick grip)clothes pegnote paper (I have old library cards in mine)And you are ready to go!1. Paint the sides of the canvas and about 1/2 an inch onto the canvas itself.2. Cut out ... Read More about phone message board
Tueday Tidbits
I'm back again for my Norwex Tuesday Tidbits. The product of the week this week is the exciting Sanira Toilet Brush System. Whoo! Hoo!Okay, maybe it's not that exciting. But, I do love this as much as I can love a toilet cleaner. I have four guys around this house (one of which is learning to potty train!) so the bathroom is always in need of some TLC. Here are some of the highlights of the brush system:1) The brush has a unique channelling system for the cleaner and does not contain any ... Read More about Tueday Tidbits
Fabulous Fintry
Oh my! It is HOT out today. Our place is like a greenhouse and I am sweltering. Thank goodness for basements!We are just returning from a camping trip up in the Okanagan. It was a fabulous trip with the kids. Lots of fun swimming in the lake, relaxing by the campfire (roasting marshmallows of course!), and just getting some nice family time in. I am generally not much of a camper but a few days I can handle!Well, you can't have a great trip without learning some great life lessons. Here are ... Read More about Fabulous Fintry
How to Get Rid of the Smell From Washing Machines
Raise you hand if your washing machine has ever suffered from stinky washing machine syndrome! This is a very common condition {especially if you have a front loader} but with a few adjustments to your laundry routine, you can once again have clean, fresh smelling laundry! Four years ago, we purchased a new front loading washing machine. All was wonderful for about the first 6 months but then I started to notice a not so pleasant smell every time I opened the door. Over time, I also started ... Read More about How to Get Rid of the Smell From Washing Machines