We've had family in town, and I haven't been able to log in or post. I also, have not been able to get on Pinterest, so I feel I'm having withdrawal symptoms! Today's focus is getting my house in order! I'm cleaning and making a fresh loaf of homemade bread! Hope everyone is having an awesome Tuesday!

Keys!!

I went to Harris Teeter today for Super Doubles.  I got some awesome deals! That's a whole different story though! I took all three of my monkeys children with me, and as usual it was an adventure.  Upon returning home, I asked my son to take the keys, and unlock the door.  I gave him the exact key needed.  I walk up to the door, toddler on my hip, grocery bags in my hands, only to see Nathan standing by the door keys in hand.

Me: Nathan, why isn't the door open.

Nathan: Umm because I dropped them, and I don't know which key is the right one.  I'm only 5, mom.

Me: Yes. I'm well aware. 

So, I made a mental note to buy some of those key color covers.  Until I logged into pinterest and found this idea! Nail polish to color code your keys! Why haven't I thought of that?  So here is my before/after! Easy peasey! ;)

(Yes, it does match my nails! I'm obsessed with my new polish Mint Madness!)

Free Printables? Why yes, I'd love some!

I have been sick these past few days, and am "taking it easy" as per orders from the doctor, and hubby.  So, I figured I could use this down time to find some cute printables to frame and hang around the house.  Here's a few cool sites I've sound so far:

Eighteen25 - This is their Subway art collection! I LOVE this! Each one is so adorable!!!
Chevron Invitations & Tags – The TomKat Studio
I’m Sew Very Happy Print – CRAFT
Kokeshi Doll Recipe Cards – Creative Mamma
Vintage Round Labels – Cathe Holden
Summer Fruit Labels & Tags – Creature Comforts
Handmade Labels for Gifts – Everything Etsy
Whatever Is Printable – Arian Armstrong
Vintage Shell Clip Art – Martha Stewart
Live a Colorful Life – Everything Etsy
Toy Bin Storage Tags – Lily Jane
Recycling Bin Labels – Poppytalk
I Love Us Print – Eighteen25


Let me know if you know of any other cute printables!

Good Morning!

Homemade Dishwasher Soap

I went to Walmart about an hour ago, and while in line I kinda giggled to myself.  I feel like Susie Homemaker. ;) I went to buy flour to make homemade bread (which tastes amazing FYI) and to buy the ingredients for today's "project", Homemade Dishwasher Soap.  Like so many of my latest genius ideas, I found a great recipe on Pinterest.  Here's the ingredients list:

1 Cup Washer Powder/or Baking Soda

1 Cup of Borax

1/2 Cup Salt

2 packets of Kool Aid Lemonaid

And you use vinegar as a rinse aid (I put it in the little thing that you would put Jet wash in)

That's it. You mix all the ingredients and add 1 to 2 tablespoons per load, and you're good to go.  I doubled the "recipe" and put it in a pretty jar I bought at walmart for $4.  

Blessed Sunday

Homemade IPad Cover

So a friend of mine made her own iPad cover this week, which inspired another friend and I to make some as well. I have a sewing machine but have never sewn anything lol.  We found several tutorials before moving ahead.  I have an iPad 3 by the way, and I have a leather case over it, I just wanted an extra cover. Plus, it's pretty! ;)

Here's what we used:

1 yard of fabric (We really only needed less than half, but purchased extra to have room for error.)
Batting
Thread

All we did was lay our iPads on the fabric and cut out a rectangle.  Repeat with the batting.  Then, sew the edges together.

Here's my final product:

Not bad for an amateur, eh?

PS. Here's a few links to some better tutorials:

Amys Creative Side

Life Less Messy

A Step in the Journey