Mixing it Up.

 1 pair of jeans, 3 tops, 1 vest, 1 white tank= 5  different ways, and of course changing up accessories however you like.

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                                            $29.00    Marshalls                                                                       $13.00 Rack room

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Mr. Owl Bling Ring $6.50 ,Charlotte Russe

       $13.00 Stein Mart                   $23.00 Dillard's              $19.00 Rack Room

I always seem to find super shoes at a steal, 1/3 of the original price.

The 3 necklaces, can make about 10 different necklaces  using the necklace remix trick. And of course, I love ties, don't ask me why. Have a super fantastic day. Countdown to 2011 in 9 hours.

5 Things To Do This Year.

Every year I think of things I would like to do before the year comes to an end.  Usually the list is long and I only do one or two things, but this year I have been thinking about doing a short list. This year I wanted to do a doable list and not only doable, but one that might make me want to do more. Life is such a special gift and I waste so much of it worrying about  things that do not matter.  We can do anything we set our minds to do, we just have to take  that first step. Even if that step is so big and you don't know how you will ever start it, you just have to hold your breath and jump.  Believe me I did and I have never been happier.  So here is my list of 5 things to do this year and  here is a Toast to all of you in 2011.  Make this your best year ever. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1.  Take a chance on something you really want to do.
     I know change is scary, but what is the wost thing that could happen? Maybe you could fail, or maybe you would be rejected. The last time I checked  no one ever died from any of those things.  So go a head reach for your dream, take that chance, make the call, jump in head first, you won't regret it.









2.  Eat Better.
     Not Less, just better.  Make better choices, your body and soul will love you for it.











3.  Save $5  a week.
     If you make your own coffee instead of spending money  at Starbucks, right there you save $5 just  like that.   That is $20 a month, $240.00 a year.  That could be extra spending money for a vacation, or that little extra money for something you wanted, or for that bill  that you needed  to pay off.






4.  Change One room in your home.
     You would be amazed at how changing things lifts your spirits. You don't have to spend a lot of money, just moving furniture, making new pillows or a fresh coat of paint on the wall  would do the trick.  Maybe you could use the $5 your saving  every week to spruce up a room. That sounds like a good idea for another blog.:)

5.  Be A Good Samaritan.
     The  Greatest advice my mother gave me was, "Helping others is the best way to help yourself, it makes you quit focusing on  all your problems, and your pain will go away."  That  advice is so true.  Helping others  makes you feel so much better, and it always will.  Give your time and care to someone who needs you.  You could help someone who is  house bound go to the store or cook for someone who  is sick . Time is the best gift, because it is so valuable.   Believe me you will sleep really well at night.

So!!!! There is my not so big  list , as I said I am starting small and working my way up to making this the  

Best ...  Year... Ever!

Me and My Sweet Daughter

New Uses for Old Things.

OK, I found some super great ideas from the Magazine Real Simple.  I am always looking for great ideas to organize or repurpose, which made this find even more  exciting.  Here are  a few that  I really liked, but there were a lot more.  Links are attached.
Enjoy, and  have a Happy Thursday!

     Berry Basket as Bathroom Storage
                                                                                                         Binder Clip as a Cord Holder

            Paper Clips for Bookmarks                                                                                                             Rocks For Bookends

                                                                                                         Eyeglass case as a Manicure kit
  Film Canister as a Stamp 

              Dispenser

                                                                                                    

    Picture Frame as a Key Holder

                                                                                                Cupcake Carrier as a Knickknack

                                                                           Organizer.

  Shower Curtain Rings as Scarf Storage                                                                                                                    Velcro for the Remote

     Wire Hanger Ribbon Dispenser                                                                                                              Duct Tape for Luggage Tag

           Magnet for your Tweezers                                    Shoebox for your Ribbon            

        Chip Clips  as Clothes pins                                     Desk Organizer as a Cupboard Divider

Wine Corks as Cabinet Silencers                                        Folder labels as Cord Identification
                                
                                                                                               
                                                  



     

Fun Things To Do.

I came across some  fun things to do while your home with family.   These all are quick crafts and some are ones I want to try for me. Especially the bleach pen.   I am thinking I might do that  on a pair of jeans.   Enjoy every minute with your family everyone . Merry Christmas Eve!  Links attached.:)

            Let it Snow, Tee Shirt                           Button Crafts

                                            Tie Belt                                              Sweatshirt  Shrug

       

                   iScarf                                                                                                                             Bleach Pen Drawing

Old Fashion Remedies

 I found these old fashion remedies and wanted to share.

This is Polly, my 95 year old Grandmother and an Angel!

GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED REMEDY FOR THE FLU: She used to mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish and 1 cup of olive oil and left it to stand for 30 minutes. She would then use it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

HEALTHY LOOKING TOES: Soak your toes in Listerine....this powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED REMEDY TO REMOVE WARTS: Wart is not only an ugly word but even uglier when you're the one having to look at several on your hands or knees. Whenever I was plagued by a wart, I just naturally ran to Grandma and her garden for the cure. When we had a full moon she would pick the largest dandelion from her herbal garden and would rub the milky substance from the cut end of the weed onto the warts. She would do this three times that night and, like magic, the next day they began to mysteriously disappear.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED REMEDY TO RELIEVE COUGH: To treat a persistent, nagging nighttime cough, she would bring two cups of water to a boil and add two sliced lemons, 1/2 teaspoon of either mint or dried ginger, and 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of sugar. After mixing these ingredients and having brought them to a boil, they would soon turn into a thick syrup. Once this occurred, she would add an ounce of her favorite liqueur or brandy. Is it any wonder how a couple of spoonfuls of this warm syrup can cure a cough?

GRANDMA'S ALL-NATURAL HOME DEODORIZERS: Grandma use an aerosol spray?? I don't think so!! However, her home always smelled so nice. How did she do it? Well, to rid her kitchen of unpleasant odors, she would place a small pot of water on the stove to boil, throwing in some cloves, a few sprigs of rosemary, and several lemon rinds. The aroma of this spicy brew filled every room of the house, giving us all that welcomed feeling. And, she always seemed to have bouquets brought in from the garden consisting of roses (her favorite), lavender, lemon leaves, and orange blossoms...what a wonderful way to make your home smell wonderful.

I was also told that if you put Vicks Vapor rub on the bottom of your feet at night and put on a pair of socks, it will stop you from coughing.   I have to try this one for sure.

If anyone has a good remedy please share the love..

For more Remedies go here

Some Gift Ideas

I compiled a short list of gifts for teens, women and men this season. I also added the links. Enjoy! And A very Merry Christmas to you all.

For Teens

 

iPLUNGE PHONE STAND $5.99

High-tech meets low tech and the coolest accessory for your phone was born.  iPlunge is the perfect solution for your video emergencies — just squish it against the back of your iPod®, iPhone®, or any device with a smooth hard surface, sit back, and smile.
No plumbing required! Just lick it and stick it!  Use it at work, home, train, plane, it works anywhere! Wow, what a handy stand!
Measures  1.75 inches long x 1.25 in diameter.  Wood & rubber

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Recycled Cuff Bracelet Starter Kit with 100 Elements from Shainsware

Price - $18.00

Sale Price - $16.50

Make a statement with this eco-cool, customizable cuff bracelet made of 100% recycled scrap materials. Kit includes a Recycled Cuff and 100 Elements (75 letters, 10 numbers, and 15 icons). Adjustable cuff makes a great gift for kids and teens.

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Sephora By OPI

Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set ($81.00 dollar value) $48.00

What it is:
A collection of 18 mini nail colors 

What it is:A collection of 18 mini nail colors. What it does:A perfect gift, this Sephora by OPI set includes 18 shades that range from essential to edgy. These longwearing, chip-resistant colors include a versatile spectrum of reds and a sampling of daring colors that can add fabulous fingertips to any look. This set contains:- 18 x 0.12 oz Nail Colors in A True Romantic, Techno Girl,...  

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Built 15" Bumper Laptop Sleeve, Nolita Stripe Neoprene $24.95

Bumper Laptop Sleeve, Hold & Protect 15" Laptops...

Whether you're traversing the urban jungle or doing battle on the road, your laptop takes a lot of hits while traveling.
Built designed the Bumper Laptop Sleeve to solve this problem. In style of course. The scalloped edges pack a visual punch, and also diffuse those jolts and bumps encountered along the way. So go ahead, pull up to the Bumper-it's waiting for you.

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Laptop Sling- January (Right)$50.00

Retro style meets modern design in this handy and colorful laptop sling. Made from extra thick, protective
neoprene, the unique hourglass shape holds your laptop securely in place, while stretching to accommodate a variety of laptop sizes (14"-15" monitors). Slip the adjustable strap over your shoulder and you're good to go! Each laptop sling sports one of Alexander Girard'

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 iPod Touch2 with free engraving at the ipod online store $229.00

See friends while you talk to them with FaceTime. Shoot, edit, and share stunning HD video. Play games against friends, or unknown foes, with the new Game Center. And do it all on the Retina display--the highest-resolution screen on any mobile device. It makes graphics and text look even more amazing. The new iPod touch. It's state-of-the-art fun.

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8GB C-3PO Star Wars MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive $59.95

Fussy protocol droid, C-3PO is the golden boy of the Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 3 collection of designer USB flash drives. 

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NOOKcolor eReader by Barnes & Noble $249.00

Over 2 million books, magazines, & kids' books on a stunning color touchscreen. Stunning 7-inch color touchscreen. Magazines & newspapers in rich color. Kids' books come alive. Over 2 million titles at your fingertips. Get social, surf the web, play games, even listen to music. Reading is more amazing than ever on our stunning 7-inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen. NOOKcolor uses best-in-class. 

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Philosophy The Cocktail Party $30.00

What it is:A trio of cocktail-inspired hair and body cleansers that smell just like the real thing.What else you need to know:Set incldudes a 6 oz Margarita, 6 oz Mimosa, and 6 oz Melon Daiquiri Shampoo, Bath &
Shower Gel in a signature box.

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For Women

A day at the Spa "The Works"  About $250.00

Any Girl I  know would love this, it was the top response of my survey.  Follow this  up with a maid for a month or longer, I say a year, and you have hit the jackpot of all gifts.

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MICHAEL Michael Kors Wallet Clutch for iPhone - Black Patent $79.50

The Michael Kors Wallet Clutch combines your iPhone case with a premium leather designer clutch wallet. 

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Victoria's Secret The Soft Sexy Wrap in cotton cashmere $39.00

The Soft & Sexy Sweater Wrap is a wear-with-everything essential you can style a variety of ways. Now with even more cashmere for a softer, more luxurious feel.

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Night Light Coaster $24.00

Night light coaster turns on with just a wave of your hand then turns off automatically after 30 seconds. The soft, ambient LED light makes it easy to find what you're looking for and navigate safely in the dark without disturbing others, while the 30-second auto shutoff makes it easy to fall back asleep again. Use the water-resistant, rimmed unit as a coaster and watch the light shine gently. 

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Forget Me Knot Jewelry $29.95

In Anglo Saxon culture, tying a string around a finger was believed to be more than just a memory device. The belief was that ideas flowed freely through the body, and an important thought.

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Kenneth Jay Lane
Circle Hinge Cuff
Price: $41.25 

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For Guys.

Wireless Headphones $47.65

Stop fighting over TV volume! Our wireless TV audio headphones let you hear all the details of your favorite TV show, without bothering others. At last, you can now listen to your favorite shows without disturbing others. 

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Garmin® Oregon 550T GPS $429.00

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• Upgraded with an autofocusing 3.2-megapixel digital camera
• Waterproof, easy-to-use touch-screen display
• Highly detailed Topo 100K pre-loaded maps
• Automatic geotagging and photo navigation
• Tilt-compensating three-axis compass
• Shaded digital elevation mapping

Leatherman Skeletool™ and Skeletool CX Multitools  Regular Price: $69.99 - $89.99

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• Weighs only 5 oz.
• Pliers and wire cutters
• Bit driver with four bits
• Drop-point knife
• Carabiner/bottle opener
• Removable pocket clip for easy carry 

M65 Field Jacket $42.00 - $69.00

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Weber 741001 22.5-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black $89.00

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I know this is a different thing to put on here as a gift but,  every guy I have talked to said they would love  to get this..

 

 

 

Premium Hemp Eco-Friendly Hammock $195.95

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