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Have a stash of party napkins and tissue paper?
Most of us have an ongoing stash of napkins from parties and/or tissue paper from birthday parties and Christmas or other holiday gatherings. Besides the obvious reusing tissue paper for gifts and saving the extra unused napkins for another party, I’m going to share with you a fun, quick, easy way to use up some…
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It’s that time of year
Tis the season. It’s that time of year where we start to see mice in our homes or maybe not in the home but on our properties. Where there’s 1…. There’s 2. They are usually never solo. Last year we bought this mice repellent at the hardware store. It was little bags that had things…
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Bruising – Another way to treat
When people get older their skin gets thinner. Our skin will have a reduced capacity to repair itself and in turn, it will be deduced by a lack of collagen, flexibility, an overall weaker skin that causes bruising easily. the littlest bump or scratch on the arm can cause bruising that looks worse than it…
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Decluttering, at your own pace.
Clutter. We all have it. Whether it’s nice nacks, mail, magazines, clothes or necessities, our garages, craft rooms, etc. Some of us even have the dreadful clutter of a Tupperware cabinet. I’ll be the first to admit, I am far from organized. Some things though, if I put them away I will never find them…
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When life gets you down
This is a great post written by a fellow blogger. A great way to look at things when you’re feeling stuck in life. ~ Mel The Unseen Strength Within Us All In this life, everyone faces difficulties that can feel overwhelming, but it is often during these times that we discover our greatest inner ……
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Tea tree oil & the killer mold
Did you know that black mold in your home can contribute to various health problems? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, burning eyes, and even skin rash. However, thanks to the antifungal properties of tea tree oil, you can get rid of mold…
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Start fresh
Hello everyone! My apologies, it has been awhile since long hot minute since I’ve last posted. Within the past couple months I officially opened up my online store! Melodie’s Creations I do not have much on there at the moment, it’s a work in progress. It definitely takes a lot of hard work. Time consuming.…
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Quote of the day
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Quote of the day
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Homemade Powder Sugar
We never know how easy something is to do until you go to do it. That’s me for stuff like this. You’d really think there’s a lot more to making stuff like powder sugar. I’m my house we use powdered sugar a lot. This comes in handy for my home. My daughter could eat pancakes…
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Quote of the day
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You can do what with Baking Powder?
looking Hello everyone, happy weekend! The other day I was researching about a project I want to do for another post, and I need Soda Ash/Washing Soda. I really do not like buying things unnecessarily. So of course, I did more research and figured out how to make my own Soda Ash/Washing Soda. If I…
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Quote of the day
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Quote of the day
Hi everyone. For Mental Health Awareness month I’m going to be to posting my quote of the day geared towards Mental Health. Have a great day! ~Melodie
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Separating Facts from Fiction Surrounding Mental Health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, 1st to 31st. Sadly, there’s still a stigma that surrounds mental health disorders or issues. Whether it’s … Separating Facts from Fiction Surrounding Mental Health. An excellent read. I encourage you guys to please read my blogger friends post on Mental health . ~ Melodie
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Quote of the day
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Getting a Bigger Rucksack is Not the Answer
Earlier this week, I read a post from a retired Army general on LinkedIn that contains so much truth. Lieutenant General (Retired) Jeffrey Buchanan … Getting a Bigger Rucksack is Not the Answer This is a post from a blogger friend. A great read and really puts things in a different perspective. ~ Melodie
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DIY Preventative Flea & Tick Spray
Hello everyone. As an animal lover with a dog and several cats I know the worry of our pets getting fleas or ticks. Plus, treatment can get pricey. I came across a couple different DIY recipes for flea & tick spray for dogs & cats. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts!…
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If it wasn’t for you…
I want to thank everyone who follows my blog, who takes the time out of their day to read my posts and liked them. Having my blog for 1 year wouldn’t of happened without you all. Thank you! 🤗🙏
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Homemade Almond Extract
Hello everyone. While reorganizing my spice cabinet today I made notes on what I’m running low on or need. Nothings worse then going to make something, thinking you have everything and you really don’t. 😳. Even worse is when someone kindly puts the empty bottle back in the cabinet. Today was the Almond extract. Thank…
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Quote of the day
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Benefits of Laughing
Who doesn’t like to be happy? I love a good laugh. A laugh so hard your stomach and face muscles hurt. There’s more benefits to laughing then we know! Here’s a few of the benefits I’ve found- 1. Burns calories Add laughter to your workout regimen. Laughing provides a natural cardiovascular workout for your insides,…
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Quote of the day
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Quote of the day
What gives you direction in life?
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Quote of the day
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
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The many uses of Cream of Tartar
Hi everyone. I’m always looking for useful and inexpensive ideas for ways to clean the home, etc. I came across a few helpful ideas I’d like to share with you.
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Uphill
Have you ever been camping?
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Mosquitoes and coffee grounds
Hello everyone. With summer upon us in no time, the mosquitoes are already starting to come out. I found a good way to use up your used coffee grounds. We are going to make a mosquito repellent using coffee grounds. Coffee may smell good to humans but is not a good smell to mosquitoes or…
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The most productive
When do you feel most productive? Due to medical issues I have, I am more productive in the late afternoon when I have my pain in control. I try to do things earlier, it never works out.
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Laughter is the best medicine
What are your favorite emojis?
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Quote of the day
What topics do you like to discuss?
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Life is full of risks
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
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Food for thought – plants and peels
It is that time of year for us Illinoisians where we start getting our plants ready to bring outdoors. After going through all our plants and dead heading them, fertilize them, etc. I know a couple weeks ago I did a post on using eggshells as bone meal for your plants. Today, this post is…
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Am I a morning person?
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? I by far, am not the nicest person when it comes to mornings. I’m not a fan of getting up early. At all, never have been. Sometimes I wish I was. It takes me a bit to get into the…
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Am I a morning person?
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? I by far, am not the nicest person when it comes to mornings. I’m not a fan of getting up early. At all, never have been. Sometimes I wish I was. It takes me a bit to get into the…
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You can do what with eggshells.?
Hello everyone! As I am on my journey with upcycling & repurposing things, we found this great idea on repurposing eggshells. I knew you can put your eggshells in plants, I didn’t think to go to this extent though. Bone Meal. Bone Meal is a natural fertilizer made from animal bones. It provides calcium and…
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More like a season
What is your favorite type of weather? Fall weather for me. It’s not cold and its definitely not hot. It’s perfect sweater weather. No heavy jackets or even rain boots.
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Homemade Butter
Once again the wheels in my head started spinning on things I can make from scratch. My eldest daughter loves baking. For Christmas we bought her a ice cream maker. She absolutely loves making ice cream. The recipes that came with the ice cream maker calls for heavy whipping cream, so needless to say we…
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Projects
What do you wish you could do more every day? There’s always something to do, most projects to me are fun. What the average person finds dull, I’ll dive right into it. If only my hands didn’t tire out. Up cycling something Refinishing furniture Painting Crocheting Any DIY type thing Stain glass I literally just…
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Road trips
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? Road trips by car are the best! You can stop when you want to. See everything you want to see and then some!
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Everything!
What activities do you lose yourself in? I can lose myself in almost everything. Reading a good book , projects for my blog such as making things with wood, painting, How-to’s, crocheting, designing on my computer. The two things I lose myself in the most…. Reading a good book and working on stain glass. I…
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Would be a dream come true!
Where would you go on a shopping spree? If I could go on a shopping spree anywhere, I’d pick the biggest, vintage, old fashion Vintage Store I could find. That’d be a dream come true really. There’s tons and tons of things I can make with vintage pieces. From Lighting to furniture, jewelry brooches to…
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The many ways of cornstarch
Most of us have this common staple in our home. It is commonly used as a thickening for foods such as soups, stews and other recipes. Not to be confused with corn flour, which is made from whole kernels, cornstarch is made from the endosperm found at the center of the corn kernel. The starches inside…
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A hated discussion
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. I don’t hear it as much now, the one question that drives me absolutely nuts is “Why are you so short?” Do you seriously have to ask that question…..🤔? I don’t even have to answer that question. The answer is obvious.
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If I could be anyone….
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? Normally when asked this question I’d respond with “myself”. I’m content with who I am. Asked this question today, if I could be anyone….. I’d be my daughter. I say this because we can learn so much more and understand…
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Projects, easy or hard
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. Oh boy, ambitious projects. I have done a ton of projects. From fun projects to why did I even try this type of projects. Whether it’s work related or a home project. As I’m sitting here thinking, nothing quite comes to my mind when it…
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Waste or consume?
As we cut our fruit and vegetables for our meals, we tend to waste parts of the food. Such as potato peels, carrot shavings or the ends, apple peels, celery leaves. Did you know, the U.S is the top contenders to food waste? On average, we waste about a 1/3 of all food grown for…
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Uses for salt other than our diet
We all know too much salt is bad for you. Although there is a condition when you don’t have enough salt. Other than cooking, here is a list I’ve compiled of some of the many ways you can use table salt. 1. Sanitizing cutting boards. Make a salt scrub- mix 1/2 cup of salt with…
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Out of Baking Powder?
Most of us have been in the position where we ran out of something and can’t make what we wanted to. Such as baking powder . Numerous times for me! Not only that, there are people who have food allergies and it also it much healthier to make things our own. I’ve never realized how…
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The many ways of a coffee filter
Hello everyone! I have been thinking of ways to use things around the home without having to go out and buy stuff. One thing I thought of are coffee filters. I have come across many many ways to use a coffee filter other than use it to make coffee. You can save money and get…
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A delicious cup of Joe
What is your favorite drink? A good cup of coffee especially in the morning! I used to put a ton of sugar in my coffee. Now I use the flavored powdered creamer. Some are lactose free and gluten free and a little bit goes a long way. I like the Hawaiian macadamia nut vanilla coffee…
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Candy?
What’s your favorite candy? Anything with peanut butter in it!!! A fun fact…. No one can truly claim the invention of peanut butter. The Aztecs & Incas were crushing peanuts and making it a creamy spread on bread long before people like Marcellus Gilmore Edson, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, and even George Washington Carver could take…
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Activity or a hobby
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? I always have something to do. If anything I’m behind on my publishing my posts on my blog. I have about 9 projects I’m photographing and uploading for my blog. The projects are completed, just need to finish uploading everything to…
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Many great ones
The most important invention in your lifetime is… There are a lot of great inventions! It took me a long time to think about this one. I’m going to say Baking Soda. It has many many uses for us! Baking Soda was invented in 1846 by Eben Norton Horsford. * toothpaste * in baking *…
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Ideally
Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end. An ideal day for me is a non lazy day. To sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy every last drop of it. To work on my projects and finish the little things. To take my time and not have to drive anyone around or…
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Chapters in our lives
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? We cherish the moments that become memories. We look back and wonder where the time has gone. How it feels like just yesterday your kids are still little or your just starting your new job. Looking forward to new memories…
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There’s always a to-do
Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done. A to-do list is a never ending list in my world. There’s always something that needs to be done. However, one thing that I can’t manage to get done is painting my kitchen cabinets. I’m tired of the color. They are stained but outdated. I’d like…
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Exercise
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? I like going for short walks. I have a membership to a app called 99Walks. You set a goal every month on how many miles you’ll walk that month. You meet your goal and they send you a bracelet with a motivational saying in it. If I…
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Food
What’s your favorite thing to cook? On August 23rd of last year the prompt was what is your favorite recipe? Today’s question is what is your favorite thing to cook? Almost the same thing….. My answer is leftovers. If this question was asked a couple years ago my answer would of been different. There are…
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Fruit Powder – Orange
Hello everyone! For a while now I keep seeing articles on using fruit powder in your food. People were putting it in their yogurt, oatmeal, baking breads, etc. To continuously by a bag of fruit powder, approximately 7 ounces, ranges online from $14.00 – 30.00. That’s a lot of money if you think about it. I figured I’d…
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To complain…..
What do you complain about the most? Negativity. It absolutely without one doubt drives me absolutely nuts when someone is so negative 24/7. Literally. They don’t give it a brake. They find something wrong with everything and everyone. I don’t like to complain, I really don’t. But that , right there, is it for me.
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What to watch
What are your favorite sports to watch and play? I honestly do not “have” to watch any sport. Personally, I won’t be upset if I miss a football game on tv or baseball , whatever season it is. I watch what is on. The teams I do like….. Football- Cowboys, Bears or Chiefs Baseball– Sox…
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Storage for the smoker/grill
This beauty I up-cycled an old popcorn tin. Made this for my brother-in-law for Christmas. A little sanding, paint, wood burning on the inside of lid and the use of my Cricut for the fire decals on the bottom.
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A little fun
For my oldest sister’s birthday, I made her a set of wine glasses. I did a resin pour on them. Made different colors of resin, tape the rim of the glass and turn it upside down and gently pour. I think they turned out pretty neat. I will add it to my creation page on…
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Winning
What would you do if you won the lottery? If I won the lottery, the very very first thing I’d do is buy my daughter the best wheelchair that money could buy. I’d actually buy her 2, a power chair and a regular one. I’d make sure my other two kids have what they need.…
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What to read
What books do you want to read? I absolutely love to read a good book! I don’t stick to one particular genre. I like all sorts. Biographies Fiction History Adventure Fairytale Folklore Legends Fantasy Fiction Horror Whatever screams at me to read I read. I’m trying to get into reading physical paper books instead of…
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Family traditions
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. I’m going to be honest here, we have answered this question a couple months ago. So I was not going to do todays prompt. I changed my mind cause it would break my record of doing these every day. I do have a couple new posts…
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Leisure Activities
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? This question is pretty much the same as yesterdays prompt. If I absolutely have nothing to do, which is rare, I’ll read a book. Otherwise I’m either working on projects for my blog , crocheting, stain glass, or finishing up some things for my shop…
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Attractions
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. There really isn’t many things to do where I live. Not attraction wise. It’s all further North up state or further south down state. One place I do want to visit is Ferne Clyffe State Park. Granted it’s not…
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My idea of fun
List five things you do for fun. When I was in my younger years my answer would of been way different!! There’s things we do once in a while for fun like going to a concert. Not something we can do all the time now. My idea of fun may be different then the next…
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Family
If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? As much as we talk to our pets daily and tell them what a good boy or girl they are. We always consider them family. But I would tell him reiterate how much I love him and how he is a good…
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My name says it all
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. My name is spelled with an ie. Melodie. There are other variations of it like Melody or Melanie. However, Melodie, is a name my parents gave me cause they wanted something different. Melodie originates from the Greek culture. Although it is a popular name among…
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Dream job
What’s your dream job? Honestly, I never really had a dream job. I’ve always been unsure. I’ve worked in many different fields. Mainly the medical field. I enjoy helping people which is where I got into wanting to teach others things. How-to’s, DIY’s, up-cycling, arts & crafts. I’m pretty much doing it now with my…
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Being a good leader….
What makes a good leader? By definition a leader is someone who takes action by leading a group. My definition- A leader is someone whom is positive, good natured, is for the people. One who takes others ideas and thoughts into consideration before themselves. They set a good example by doing the right thing and/or…
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UN-inventions
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? This prompt is similar to a couple other prompts we’ve had in the recent past. If I could I invent something I’d go with certain technologies. Like SOME video Game Center’s. We have – Nintendo Atari Xbox’s PlayStation ‘s Nintendo DS GameBoy Sega Genesis Wii Wii…
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Feeling loved
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? For me, it’s the little things. My kids thanking me for a good dinner, my daughter telling me she appreciates me driving her around, my mom telling me she liked my post or a project I made. We’ve been in this house for about…
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Decluttering
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Decluttering. Going through possessions to get rid of them. Or You can Decluttering your life from mental stress. I started the new year with both. Got rid of toxic friends in my life. Someone that is a very selfish person, they don’t care about your own life,…
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Favorite ANIMALS
What is your favorite animal? When I was younger my answer was bears. I still like them. Now I’d have to go with almost all animals. With the exception of a couple. We have almost a zoo in my house lol. We have a dog, 3 cats, hamsters, fish and a crested gecko. I’m trying…
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Communication via media
In what ways do you communicate online? In all honesty I don’t like communicating with someone via social media. I’d rather pick up the phone and call or text. However there are people we aren’t very close to or our online friends that we do talk with them online. Facebook for example, I go on…
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Road trips – the best
Think back on your most memorable road trip. I love road trips. When we go on vacations I actually prefer to drive vs taking a airplane. For starters, the airport by us are not nice people. The 5 of us flew to Vegas awhile back. My oldest daughter is in a wheelchair. Long story short…
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All the time!
What snack would you eat right now? Peanut butter! Lots of it. I’m not sure why but it’s my go to snack food. I literally eat it by the spoon. 🤷🏻♀️.
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Crazy
Come up with a crazy business idea. A necklace type device that will put sense into your teenagers head so they stop being lazy.
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Fabric Paper pt.2 – Journals
About 2-3 months back I did a post on fabric paper. I couldn’t do part 2 till after Christmas due to them being Christmas gifts. I’d give it away. If you’d like to read on how to make fabric paper, click on the link below and it’ll take you right to it- https://craftingforlife.blog/2023/11/06/diy-fabric-paper/ The fabric…
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Open for ideas
Hello everyone! I have come across over 25 of these paper palettes. They are about 4’ high and 1’ wide. They are in great condition and can easily be taken apart. I have a couple ideas in my head on things I can make with them, but I’m looking for new ideas. Something different, unique…
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My Meditation-impermanent
My meditation practice this morning was interesting and as always learned something new. I learned that Buddhist monks would make these intricate … My Meditation-impermanent A Blogger friends post. Nicely put.
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Treasures
Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it? When I was young I had a blanket I carried with me EVERYWHERE. It was about the size of a baby blanket. Nothing special, just a white, fuzzy blanket. I believe it used to have a satin material around the…
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Mission to achieve
What is your mission? My personal mission is to go further with my blog and my work. I have a bucket list of goals I’d like to accomplish this year. I’m giving myself so much time for each one. Once those are reached, there’s other things I made it my mission or goal to achieve.…
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Longevity
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? Studies have shown to live a long life there are several factors that play an important role. 1- A healthy diet – Eating more fruits & vegetables and less processed foods. Processed foods has more sugar & fat vs making a fresh…
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Difference
What could you do differently? I was listening to a video of Steve Harvey talking. He said “ there’s a reason why your rear view mirror is so small and your windshield is so big. You can not change the past. You can view it, and keep moving forward.” I have a habit of looking…
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I would say…..
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? I would say –
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Past or future
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I have a tendency to think more about the past than the future. Which I don’t like. I tend to think more about people that have wronged me. You can’t change the past. You can’t take back your errors or others wrongings…
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The greatest gift
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? The greatest gift anyone could ever give me is their time. When you give your time, you are giving something you can never get back. Whether it’s sitting and talking with me, working on a project, helping, even a simple text saying hi. I appreciate peoples…
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Going to college
What colleges have you attended? I went to a community college for a bit and took basic classes. Couldn’t decide what I wanted to go for. Then my last job paid for me to go to school to be CNA. So I did that. I currently take classes online for Digital Design. That’s about it.…
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Play time
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? Sure I miss those days of my younger years of playing outside with my sisters and friends. Making a fort with chairs, blankets & pillows, etc. As a mom of 3, granted two of my kids are older, we watch movies, play card…
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Challenges today
What are your biggest challenges? I face challenges every day. Most of us do. What might go easy for one person may not in the other person. I challenge when I don’t give myself a goal to work towards, otherwise I just become lazy & will not do anything. I challenge with my anxiety &…
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Inner Strength: How To Develop It When Difficulties Arise
Inner strength is something valuable that everyone needs to master, especially when difficulties arise. It’s actually your inner power and resilience… Inner Strength: How To Develop It When Difficulties Arise I have come across so many people with Depression and Anxiety who need help. Who maybe just need someone to talk to or even a…
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Fabric Paper pt.2
A couple weeks back I did a post on how to make fabric paper. It was super simple to make and only required a couple things. You can read it here https://craftingforlife.blog/2023/11/06/diy-fabric-paper/ For Christmas I made my mom and sisters along with one for my daughter, a journal using the fabric paper I made as…
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Nostalgia
What makes you feel nostalgic? Whenever I go into Menards or another hardware store, the smell of wood brings me back to when I was little and went there with my dad to get his supplies he needed for a deck he was building, etc. He had his own business back then so once in…
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Positive relationships
What relationships have a positive impact on you? A positive impact. One in which makes you happy, you go through more ups than down. You take a turn for the better. My family, they are there when I need them and they are there when I don’t want anyone around. They change my mindset to…
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A bunch of goofs
If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be? If I could start a sports team the colors would be blue & white. (yellows too bright) The Mascot would be a minion. They are too cute & funny! In my mind I can picture a bunch of minions trying to play…
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To be or not to be…
How have your political views changed over time? I really do not like discussing politics. It’s a good way to start an argument, every time. I’ll keep this prompt short and to the point. I don’t think I need to get into detail on what politics are. I used to be a democrat when I…
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Comfortable & relaxing atmosphere
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? A comfortable & relaxing space. Currently re arranging my sunroom. A big comfy chair, my desk, windows to see Mother Nature and hear the birds. An area that’s quiet and relaxing. One that I can work on my blog and be…
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Probably when I’m retired
What is your all time favorite automobile? My absolute all time favorite car is the Ford Mustang. Love how they drive, the features, the sexy look of them! It was introduced in March of 1964. Came out in 1965. The Mustang is the longest produced Ford name car. Definitely a dream car for me, maybe…
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A Jack of MOST trades
How are you creative? That’s really a funny question for me. I am a Jack of MOST trades. How am I creative? 1. Sew 2. Crochet 3. Wood working 4. Digital Design 5. Cricut 6. Stickers & Planners 7. Repurchase items 8. Up cycling items 9. Refinishing furniture 10. Scrapbooking 11. Drawing– nature 12. Gardening-…
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Influencer
Who are the biggest influences in your life? The biggest influencers for me currently, besides Pinterest for ideas is a lady Blogger- Mim Jenkinson. She started her small business in 2016 making stickers. From there she started making planners. She makes an impressive 6 figure income a year from her little business. To check her…
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Back in time
Share what you know about the year you were born. The year 1980, Ronald Reagan as president, the Iraq war , John Lennon was assassinated. Bob Marley passed away in May of 1980 The 80’s was the decade of big hair & neon clothes . Turtlenecks, shoulder pads and corset belts were in style. With…
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Judgement
Are you a good judge of character? Majority of the time, we do not have to judge someone’s character. How a person talks to you, treats you, their attitude in general will tell you all you need to know. Whether it be your waiter/waitress at a restaurant, a person walking by, a co-worker, etc. their…
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Being happy
When are you most happy? Working on certain projects…. Like resin , stained glass, digital work. For myself, the question really is what makes me happiest the most? Spending time with my kids. Going for walks Doing yoga Meditating Working in the garden Getting to see my family, especially the ones who live far away.…
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Devil’s Lake
What was the last thing you did for play or fun? I really had to think about this one. We don’t go out much anymore. Besides doing things with the kids, like I did a puzzle with my daughter the other day. Or having movie night at home. The last fun thing we did was…
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A must!
List your top 5 grocery store items. Well this is a fun prompt today. Groceries. On the top of the list as expensive things that are necessary. We have no choice around this one. You can grow some things…. We grow a vegetable garden every year so that does save us some money. Top 5…
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A positive thing
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. If it wasn’t for my dad, I wouldn’t know half the stuff I do. The days of going to Trash -to-treasure, flea markets, garage sales, craft shows, helping him or watching him work on projects or me just being nosy while he was doing something….. I…
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Today
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? My life today is 100% DEFINITELY not what I thought it would be. Someone once told me there’s a reason why your windshield is so big and your rear view mirror is so small. Leave the past in the past, keep moving forward. I tell…
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Always something new
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? As I’ve said in previous posts I’m learning Digital Design. There’s tons of things to learn with digital design. I don’t have Illustrator, it’s too expensive. So one of the apps/sites I use is Inkscape. It’s definitely different then what I’m used to. From color to reshaping…
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More like states & countries
What cities do you want to visit? It’s not really cities for me, it’s more like states & countries. I’d love to go back and see another part of Hawaii. I’ve never been to Niagara Falls; there’s Rhode Island, Australia, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Czechoslovakia, Germany, and Alaska, even over in the China area.…
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Be kind
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. I would hope people would say I’m kind hearted. I’ve been told I wear my heart ♥️ on my sleeve. To me, kindness matters. You never know what someone is going through. The smile you give to someone, a quick hello or a good morning,…
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First days
Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. I’ve had many many first days. We all have been there. First day at a new job, first day at school, first time visits, first time meeting people, even first time trying something new. Firsts for me I’m always nervous.…
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Brown Sugar Cubes
Hello everyone. My son found a recipe online for “Brown Sugar Cubes”. Super easy & simple recipe. People used to use sugar or brown sugar cubes in their coffee or tea. I am honestly unsure if some still do however, if your house is anything like mine…. we go through a ton of brown sugar.…
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Only to myself
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? The one & only time I did anything on stage was in elementary school doing our 8th grade play. I haven’t done anything on stage since. I haven’t even done videos with my projects for my blog. I’m a shy person. it’s more so my…
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The challenge
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? Due to my RA & fibromyalgia, I can’t do a whole lot of physical exercise. So I usually stick to the basics. Like my elliptical or the exercise bike. I also go for a short walk twice a week. When I go to the gym I like…
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Admiring
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? I admire the people who choose to not give up. Even after they’ve been through the toughest storms, they continue to move forward on this road we call life. It is hard. We suffer a great deal in life and some people unfortunately give in, while…
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Cartoons past or present
What’s your favorite cartoon? Cartoons….. we all watched them. Some still do. Those with kids are lucky enough to watch cartoons with them. When I was little I love Saturday morning cartoons. You had a variety of them! Not just the same cartoon on repeat of different episodes. Nothing beats that. You didn’t know what…
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Adding
What could you do less of? I seem to keep collecting things for upcycling & repurposing. Unnecessary items. For example, I’m making someone fire starters , so I caught myself collecting not just what I need or want to make a fire starter but everything else that could be used. We cut holes in wood…
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The best this year
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Besides my kids, the best thing that has happened to me this year is my blog. It’s absolutely the best decision I have made. Since May, I’ve been able to share my love & knowledge of Arts, crafts, up-cycling & repurposing &…
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The wild
Do you ever see wild animals? It depends. We live in a small town in the suburbs. In the summer every night I see coyotes walking the streets. An occasional deer, then the normal raccoons, opossums, squirrels, chipmunks ( whom decided to live in my garage recently), and of course lots of rabbits. For some…
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What’s morning?
Are you more of a night or morning person? I really really wish I was a morning person. Honestly. I never have been. When I was little my sister and I would stay at our Grandmas house in the summer for a couple days here and there. I remember our Grandma getting up super early…
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Fresh Food
What are your feelings about eating meat? If you are a meat eater, good for you. Good source of protein. Myself personally, I have a lot of food allergies. I have developed a meat intolerance. unless it’s a freshly hunted animal or straight from the butcher shop, I can’t eat it. I get sick. When…
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Being comfy
What are your two favorite things to wear? When I had my full time job at the nursing home I had to dress up everyday. Now I got so used to the fact I work from home that I want to be comfy. Too comfy. Sweatpants, T-shirt & a hoodie for me are my go…
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Good or bad
What technology would you be better off without, why? In our world full of technology, I think we have too much. When I was little, we didn’t have a computer and when computers came out and my parents got one, it was theirs. If we needed to look up information or do a report for…
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Difficult decisions in life
What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? I’m trying to think, in my opinion this is a very personal question to me. Some things people don’t wish to share. So I’ll go with financial decisions for my kids. Certain things to do with my kids is always a tough decision. Like she…
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Holiday Meals
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? Not really. To me, it’s the normal holiday dinners. Turkey or ham , a potato dish, green bean casserole, jello, rolls. I’m probably forgetting something. Can’t forget cookies and pie for dessert.
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Sleep or no sleep?
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? If it wasn’t for one of my medications I probably wouldn’t sleep. Literally. There is always always something for me to do to keep me busy. Whether it’s reading a book, cleaning, helping my kids, working on my blog or a…
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Pet Peeves
Name your top three pet peeves. We all have at least 1 thing that annoys the tar out of us. I just happen to have a couple. With my sensitive hearing I can hear more than I’d like to. I absolutely hate the sound of someone chewing. Especially with their mouth open . Another is…
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People
Who are your current most favorite people? I’ve always had a thing for Kevin Costner and Sean Connery. They are both great actors and not to mention good looking! ♥️
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Saving money for Christmas
I love Christmas. I love looking at Christmas Lights & decorations, putting up the Christmas tree and especially spending time with family. It can be an expensive holiday though. For me, 90% of the year I’m broke, Christmas though, is the one time of year I can buy things for people & have an excuse…
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All of them!
What are your favorite animals? I love all animals really! Always have. If I had the money I’d open my place for them. Not a zoo w/ cages. But a big land where they can run freely. I think the cutest are the mini cows w/ curly fur. Adorable!!!
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Beach & Mountains
Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? How about both? Beaches are relaxing, fun, beautiful. Warm. Mountains….. as long as I don’t have to hike far, I enjoy the mountains. Driving through them, touring different parts and sightseeing. Relaxing to look and & meditate. Beautiful work of Mother Nature.
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Favorite meals
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? For some reason we love breakfast foods in this house. It doesn’t matter if it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My son makes the best scrambled eggs ever! I have always hated eggs. Can’t stand the taste or the liquidy part of them. His scrambled eggs are…
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Historical Figures
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? If I could meet any historical figure, I’d love to meet Maya Angelou. Being a poet, Author, Civil Rights activist she is the most down to earth, kind person. A positive person. I would love to just sit, have a cup of…
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Intuition
Do you trust your instincts? I’ve been in that position many times where you do the oh crap I knew I shouldn’t of done that or my instincts are telling me not to but I do it anyway. We all make mistakes, but if my mistakes can be prevented…..? Then yes, I trust my instincts…
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Favorite time of year
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? If it was a favorite time of year I’d have to go with Fall. Favorite month…. I’d say July. Not because it’s summer, I can’t stand the heat. Massive migraines. It’s because when we take a vacation, we go in July. Not much goes on that month…
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All locals
What is your favorite place to go in your city? Third street. There is one street where we live that is filled with stores all local businesses. A lot of the stores are houses instead of regular buildings. They have been here forever! One store in specific has been opened since 1925. It is a…
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Make it a good one
What’s the first impression you want to give people? We can’t win them all really. Unfortunately there’s a lot of judgy people in the world. On that note, I would hope people’s first impressions of me would be some what nice. First impressions do make a difference in how we view someone later. I’d hope…
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A good book
What book are you reading right now? Right now I’m reading a book on Whale Wars. It’s based off of the tv series Whale Wars. If you haven’t watched it or read the books I highly recommend it! A team of people team up to save the whales from the Japanese. The Japanese are only…
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Anywhere in the world?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I’d have to go with Australia. My son & I have always wanted to go there. It’s such a beautiful place.
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Treasures
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? I don’t really have anything like OMG cool. But I collect old things. Things that have history in our families. This is just a small section of what I have. Some things are too heavy to put up like a super old meat grinder dating from…
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Morning Routine
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? If & when I’m given the opportunity, I will sleep in. I absolutely without a doubt am NOT a morning person. I used to get up early to get my kids off to school then come home & go back to…
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