For all you sickos that saw the header and thought something else, shame on you! Just kidding!! We are going to strip but we're going to keep it G rated and only strip paint. In case you have never heard, there is quite a conundrum with my kitchen cabinets which were painted before we moved in. The contractor who painted before we moved in did a great job applying a primer that won't come off but the dork who lives here (me) is horrible at painting the cabinets. I have painted them three times in the seven years we have lived here. Even though the contractor that painted the cabinets … [Read more...]
How to Shop at Goodwill for Kids
March 15, 2011 by · 12 Comments
I love a good thrift store. Anything that is cheap, vintage and slightly smelly is A - OK with me. That is the philosophy that lead me to my husband after all. Here in Houston Goodwill is expensive. We had a Goodwill in the small town that I grew up in and nothing was every over $2.00. But in Houston it is not as cheap as you would think. Stained and tattered Women's T Shirts start at $7 and go up. Junky old worn shoes that scream "I kill your feet!" will be $6.00 and up. Don't even think about buying a Jacket or Dress there, you might have to take out a second car note on your … [Read more...]
Keeping Your House Market Ready
March 13, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Anytime I hear someone mention listing their home for sale, I hear the same thing. "Groan... I have to keep the house clean!". Everyone that we have told our house is for sale says the same exact thing to us..."man! how are you going to keep it clean with all those kids?". Once again, we only have three kids.. not 15. I have never been called a neat freak in my entire life. In fact, my dad used to lovingly refer to my car as the rolling trashcan. I was really dreading keeping our house clean but with a few simple steps, I've been able to keep it spotless and ready for showings. Someone … [Read more...]
Bread Basket Revisited
December 26, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Today we are traveling home from spending Christmas with family. Here is one of my favorite tutorials, posted last august that I thought you might enjoy if you have never seen it. To those of you that have seen it, you are the tried and true followers and I thank you for sticking around that long! I hope you all had a great Christmas. There's a big announcement coming later this week, so get ready and enjoy this tutorial! I like my buns hot. Yes, I did just say that. Yes, I am sleep deprived from being up every night with a newborn. His Royal Highness's mom has a bread basket with a cloth … [Read more...]
Handmade Gift Idea: Peg Dolls
December 5, 2010 by · 13 Comments
My kids love Peg Dolls. Princess Newbie is constantly finding them around the house and walking around with them in her hands. They are the perfect gift to give to little girls for Christmas or to stick in stockings. Last year I made them for my girls as stocking stuffers and this year I made these for my niece. I'm going to decorate an old wooden cigar box to look like a house for them and give it to her for Christmas. I think she'll love it.You want to learn how to make them? They are super simple and anyone can do them.. yes anyone! even if you can paint. If you can make lines and dots, … [Read more...]
