Monday, July 8, 2013

Messy Monday: DIY Weed Killer

Weeds. They're everywhere we don't want them to be. In the garden, in the flowerbeds...in the sidewalk cracks?! That last one irks me. Unless there's supposed to be grass in the cracks for that "Old English" feel, they really shouldn't be there. Then of course there's how to get rid of those pesky weeds. If you have animals or kids running around, spraying a chemical isn't exactly ideal. 

 This is after less than 24 hours. Boy can you tell the difference! There's still a bit left so another application will be necessary. 

How To:

*Be sure that you only apply to where you don't want any vegetation growing in the future.

•boiling hot water
•iodized table salt
•white vinegar
 •butter knife

•Pouring carefully so as to not splash, pour boiling water onto weeded area.
•Cover in a decent sprinkling of salt, followed by the vinegar.
•Using your butter knife, stab down into crack to allow everything to work down to the root base.
•Allow to sit for 24 hours, although you will notice a difference much sooner than that.
•Repeat if necessary.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Snacktastic Saturday: Choco Banana Berry Milkshake

I love a good milkshake. And I make sure to consume mass quantities in the summer months. (I use it as an excuse to cool down.) And I think it's actually better for me, simply because I find it easier to grab a smaller glass & a straw instead of a smaller bowl full of ice cream (totally unheard of!)


How To:

•desired berries (I used strawberries, blueberries & blackberries)
•over ripened banana 
•chocolate syrup
•ice cream
•milk

•Place everything into a blender & blend.
•Sit back & enjoy!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Fun Friday: Upcycled Stuffed Owl

I've been working on this for a long time. Not because it requires that much time, but because I only get to work on it for so many minutes at a time & then I end up putting it away for weeks (or even months). But I finally finished it! 


I'd like you to meet Mr. Owly! He's made of fabric scraps from old clothes, buttons, plastic shopping bags & a little bit of rice to help him stand alone.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Think It Thursday: Happy 4th of July!


While many consider the 4th of July simply a day full of cookouts & fireworks, remember that there is a reason behind the celebration. 

Independence.


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Work It Wednesday:Favorite Beauty Blogs

Since I'm all about sharing some of my favorite things here, it's about time I share some of my favorite beauty blogs.


"Style, beauty & fashion for real people." That alone should sum up this blog that has great product reviews & helpful articles.

My go to for cosmetics reviews (Especially palettes!)

Here you can find your fair share of beauty product reviews & a "Nail of the Day". (I love the 4th of July Fireworks that are up right now.)

Another great go to for beauty product reviews. But the real action is on Instagram! Her China Glaze collection & nail art is amazing!