Well my boys' are really siked about Halloween now! The costumes, I had such a hard time finding, arrived today! And yes, Mommy did keep the secret. They were both surprised and thrilled to see their costumes. There was so much excitement we could not find the claws for Wolverine... I was actually writing a complaint email to the vendor when my son found one of the claws. Thank goodness he found it before I sent the email. We found the other claw under the coffee table. Who knew? I guess when we opened the box they fell out and landed perfectly out of sight. Oh the joy when both claws were found! All thoughts of homework and karate were gone for a while since both boys insisted on wearing their costumes right away. Blade and Wolverine magically appeared in our house. Eventually, we did get the homework done and moved onto karate class. I'm thrilled both my boys are so happy. Now, I just hope we can keep the costumes in tact until Halloween actually gets here!
Love Crafty Creations!
May God bless the work of your hands! :)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh - The Green Way
This is a very good tip I learned from my best friend, Paula.
In order to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, without using expensive fragrance products, simply hide a small bowl of vinegar in each room. The vinegar will absorb offensive odors in the air, leaving your home smelling fresh.
One large bottle of vinegar will last for months. Simply refill the hidden vinegar bowls every 2-3 weeks. The vinegar is lot more eco friendly than the expensive sprays, plug-ins, candles, etc. Also, you will not overpower sensitive noses. Once the vinegar is in place, you will notice everyday odors do not linger near as long.
I use the vinegar trick in my home regularly. I love the low cost of vinegar vs. the heavily packaged fragrance products. Also, the plastic vinegar bottle is easily recycled and the bowls are reusable. It definitely helped with pet odors, cooking odors and bathroom odors. Even if I am not right on top of my house cleaning, I know my house will continue to smell fresh until I do get around to cleaning. (I know shame on me, but hey I want to enjoy life, as I'm sure you do too!)
Hope you find this information helpful and give it a try. I think you with be pleasantly surprised at how well it works.
In order to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, without using expensive fragrance products, simply hide a small bowl of vinegar in each room. The vinegar will absorb offensive odors in the air, leaving your home smelling fresh.
One large bottle of vinegar will last for months. Simply refill the hidden vinegar bowls every 2-3 weeks. The vinegar is lot more eco friendly than the expensive sprays, plug-ins, candles, etc. Also, you will not overpower sensitive noses. Once the vinegar is in place, you will notice everyday odors do not linger near as long.
I use the vinegar trick in my home regularly. I love the low cost of vinegar vs. the heavily packaged fragrance products. Also, the plastic vinegar bottle is easily recycled and the bowls are reusable. It definitely helped with pet odors, cooking odors and bathroom odors. Even if I am not right on top of my house cleaning, I know my house will continue to smell fresh until I do get around to cleaning. (I know shame on me, but hey I want to enjoy life, as I'm sure you do too!)
Hope you find this information helpful and give it a try. I think you with be pleasantly surprised at how well it works.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Halloween Costume Dilemma Solved
Good morning!
I am happy to report the Halloween costume dilemma is solved. After many searches, I finally found both costumes online last night. The problem, most costume sites are already out of stock, just like the stores. The Blade costume was very hard to find (at a good price). Helpful hint, if you procrastinated like I did, you might want to get it done now rather than later. Also, if you do not find what you’re looking for in the costume shops, try EBay.com. EBay had them both in stock and at the best price. I had to purchase them from two different sources. However, even with shipping, it was less than I would have paid elsewhere.
My boys will be very surprised when they arrive. I am going to try and not tell them, but they are so inquisitive. We will have to see if Mommy can keep the secret...! I'll keep you updated.
Well, I'm off to work on my website. Come on by and visit, especially if you are looking for a Halloween costume for your pet! You will find lots of options at the best prices with flat rate shipping of $7.99 per order... www.ShopChristi.com/Halloween.html.
Hope you have a blessed day!
I am happy to report the Halloween costume dilemma is solved. After many searches, I finally found both costumes online last night. The problem, most costume sites are already out of stock, just like the stores. The Blade costume was very hard to find (at a good price). Helpful hint, if you procrastinated like I did, you might want to get it done now rather than later. Also, if you do not find what you’re looking for in the costume shops, try EBay.com. EBay had them both in stock and at the best price. I had to purchase them from two different sources. However, even with shipping, it was less than I would have paid elsewhere.
My boys will be very surprised when they arrive. I am going to try and not tell them, but they are so inquisitive. We will have to see if Mommy can keep the secret...! I'll keep you updated.
Well, I'm off to work on my website. Come on by and visit, especially if you are looking for a Halloween costume for your pet! You will find lots of options at the best prices with flat rate shipping of $7.99 per order... www.ShopChristi.com/Halloween.html.
Hope you have a blessed day!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
A good Saturday with my boys
Ok so I spent the day with my boys. First we went shopping for Halloween costumes. My boys want to be Blade and Wolverine. We visited three stores and found absolutely nothing. Of course, we will not stop looking. My boys are too strong willed for that, our search must continue until we find them. Oh joy! Next we went to the boys' carnival at school. They had lots of fun jumping around in the bounce houses (for hours, literally). We finally got them to move around to the games and hay ride. My fave every year is the cake walk. I have always loved the cake walk! I guess because I seem very lucky with it. I won the first go round. Johnathon and Jason won on the second go round and Anthony won on the fourth go round. We came home with lots of cupcakes and brownies. Love it! Cupcakes are my favorite so of course I picked those. All my guys picked brownies... I have to admit I love those too. So overall, the carnival won out over Halloween shopping and made for a great family day all around. Any day I get to spend good, quality time with my guys is the best!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Holiday Party Planning Tips
The Holiday's are right around the corner. Are you planning a party? This article contains some unique ideas I have never heard or read about before. Make your Holiday party extra special by incorporating one or more of these helpful tips.
Click here to read the article.
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Last Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Make Fast
Fast and Simple Costumes ideas for Halloween - includes quick list of main supplies as well as detail instructions with one click.
Great information on how to do it yourself, possibly at the last minute, while saving money at the same time!
Click here to view a large variety of DIY costume ideas.
Great information on how to do it yourself, possibly at the last minute, while saving money at the same time!
Click here to view a large variety of DIY costume ideas.
Fall 'green' decorating tips from an expert
This article contains good information on how to "go green" with your decor while saving money at the same time!
Featuring Susie Coelho, host of "Surprise Gardener" and "Outer Spaces" for HGTV and a best-selling author on decorating, she designs indoor and outdoor décor for Grandin Road catalog.
Check it out for cost saving green decorating ideas from an expert... Click here to read the article.
Featuring Susie Coelho, host of "Surprise Gardener" and "Outer Spaces" for HGTV and a best-selling author on decorating, she designs indoor and outdoor décor for Grandin Road catalog.
Check it out for cost saving green decorating ideas from an expert... Click here to read the article.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Healthy Halloween Treats for all, really cool and spooky...
Awesome Halloween treat ideas and recipes for your Halloween party or Halloween event. From Monsters on a Stick to Spooky Spider Bread Rolls you are sure to find the perfect addition to make your Halloween extra special! Great for any age, adults, teens and children will all love these creative treats. Click here or click on blog title to view pictures and recipes now...
Napkin Folding 101 - Special Napkin Folding for Your Party Table
I don't know about you but I have a real problem figuring out what to do with my napkins for everyday use and special occasions. I found this on about.com and loved it. It has lots of good information on how to creatively fold your napkins for a special touch to any decor or special event. From the easiest to the most complicated folds, you will find step by step instructions that are easy to understand so you can actually do it yourself. Click here or click on blog title to read Napkin Folding 101...
My First Blog
Yes, my first blog... finally! I have wanted to blog for a while and just haven't gotten around to it. So here we go, I am setup and ready to begin. I hope you will find my blogs helpful and informative.
As a proud mother of two boys, I love to shop, craft, cook, read, game but most of all I just simply love my computer! My passion is to bring you practical, money saving ideas to help you with the many different aspects of celebrating everyday life!
I am really looking forward to getting started... more to come soon, so go ahead start following my blog now.
Also, I invite you to visit my site http://www.shopchristi.com/ for unique gifts, party favors and supplies for all occasions!
As a proud mother of two boys, I love to shop, craft, cook, read, game but most of all I just simply love my computer! My passion is to bring you practical, money saving ideas to help you with the many different aspects of celebrating everyday life!
I am really looking forward to getting started... more to come soon, so go ahead start following my blog now.
Also, I invite you to visit my site http://www.shopchristi.com/ for unique gifts, party favors and supplies for all occasions!
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