Decorations for nightlight

These night lights out now are in such an aray. Some sing to your child others just sit there and do nothing except give light. So what would be in your child best interest to put them to sleep and don't forget waking up. My choice was a simple but, timeless black light I put baby hand prints and feet prints in matching colors for his comfortor. This light well for him and well as myself. As he has grow over the years the night light has been put to use for his consolation of plantes. This is also a highlight for a castle with knights, princes, prince etc... I still belive in putting a little one to sleep with some music but, something with some inspriation. Mozart ect...
As he's grown so has his music now he sings, very happy.

Scents from nature, where do they take you

Scents are a welcome in any home as well as stimulation to an ordinary day. Walking through gardens with the smells of flowers is always so enjoyable. Going to festivals and entering some shops with potpourri is top notes experience. Finding new ways to make tokens of application for loved ones. Well here's another great topic from Twittermoms and SeventhGeneration to share with you some great facts.

Scents and where they take me;
• Fresh Citrus & Ginger takes me back to a clean I just love. I enjoy a top note and these two common scents put together take me back to the kitchen with loads of fresh fruits and spices. Cooking has been a passion of mine to learn each culture to enjoy some of their fine foods. Perfume is also something that triggers great memories sometimes its of a person. Another scent will remind me of a place like the beach. Here's a link for some great perfume on a forum to inspire, share or just talk.
• Lavender Floral & Mint back some years I use to plan for a huge field of lavender just rows and rows of this wonderful smelling plant. Back by my garden I would have mint growing and use this spice for my Mexican dishes as taco’s were always so, good.
• Lemongrass & Clementine Zest is a wonderful spice used in dishes also but, somewhat hard to find. So, I try to keep some on hand because it adds a unique taste. Clementine’s my mother would buy for holiday baskets and the smell was always a welcome guest with all the pines.
• Free & Clear I have always enjoyed original scents I'm one who buys the first product. I used for years Tide, Downy, Clorox, and Bounce because it is a clean like no other. I enjoy scents but I also enjoy time to just enjoy the air and the simplicity it brings with it. It is a quiet time for me of waiting for God while I study his word with my bible and meditate.
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Christmas Vacation & Kids

Christmas vacation is here or quickly approaching and the kids are tired of school work. Well for that matter getting up and running to school 5 days a week. So, while in mind of getting some much needed rest and fun. I want to share with you some tips that I use.

This years school schedule is letting kids go a week before Christmas. OK, so were going to visit as many of our family and friends before the big day. Then we can just loaf around for a few. Taking a few days to go out and just get them out of their routine. Bring sleds, extra mittens, and whatever else that might get wet.

Set up a couple of days where kids can just go out and play. Taking mine out to a park with a big hill should do the trick. Bring hot coco, cookies, and blankets for the ride home. This day will be closer to the 24th so, they go to bed at a reasonable hour.


On the road make sure to sing a few songs together it's actually fun. Even for the scrooge in the family to get into the spirit. Bring in some music everyone will enjoy for longer trips; Something special for each one in the truck makes it nice.

Taking a day to make cookies, I'm not one who likes to bake for the whole month. One day is all I'm going to spend on making cookies granted it will be morning till evening cooking but, it will be done. This year I'll go to a friends house to make cookies with the girls. Kids will play outside in the snow and have a wonderful time just being kids.

This will be a much needed day for me just talking with other girls. About what ever happens to be the subject. I found this on a blog and thought it might be fun so, here it is.....


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What are some of your tips for Christmas vacation. I would like to know and share these with others is what makes blogging worth while. I would really enjoy them.

10 tips for making this the ultimate holiday season

This is the season of making the holiday season special under all circumstances to be the ultimate holiday for every one. So with Twittermoms and Hasbro I have the opportunity in sharing some of my tips

1. Decorating trees this has a lot of meaning in our house to the holiday season as we try to go all out with decorations each year without breaking the bank. Each tree has a theme and it’s never in the same place or the same theme. This keeps it special for each year.
2. Cards using fotobabble to make talking photos come to life. With this free and fun way of sending a card to each and everyone without the stamps, paper cuts and stuffing all the envelopes. I love this site for making it easy to give everyone the very best and a great shoot of us.
3. Decorating cookies has been a tradition for many years and this year it will be even bigger. We have been invited to join in efforts in making cookies with friends. One day only and making enough for everyone will be a blast this year.
4. Outings taking time to enjoy the season and entertainment is a great way to go out and be without the kids. Going out with friends for a night out was such a great breather. Try going to see Bryan Adams and make it an elegant night what a fun it was to let my hair down.
5. Slowing down spending time with family before the big day is essential for everyone. This makes little visits just as fun while serving up some holiday cake. Try making some chocolate cake with candy cains crushed and sprinkle on top.
6. Shopping online is great way to buy things. What to give someone can be difficult so, plan on taking them to the store and watching what catches their eye. This is a sure way of getting them something they’ll like. Buying games; TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY Hasbro has a great selection and saved me time and money.
7. Pot luck is a nice way to have dinner on Christmas this way no one gets the big meal all on their lap and can enjoy some of the holiday too. Many times this is a way to bring in a new recipe and have everyone sample it. We usually just bring in a bunch of fun foods and have the basic dinner later on Christmas Eve.


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8. Kid’s entertainment has to be on a budget for me, while presents are just for Christmas there’s still the rest of their vacation. So, I like to plan a few trips to local ski lodges and spend the day out of the house. Some even have pools where the kids can swim all day while parents rest and observe. Indoor games are the best to spend while kids are at home. Hasbro has a great line to pick from.
9. Volunteer is a great way of giving back to others. This year my son and I are story readers and elves for our local town. This will be a great experience for not only him but me as well.
10. Turn off all technology for a few days and spend time with the ones you love. Taking time to sing some of our favorite songs while driving down snow covered county roads is my favorite. I love the snow and singing is just a nice expression under the moonlight mountains.

I hope I have inspired you in some small way or giving you and idea or two on making this holiday the ultimate gift giving this holiday.


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10 Holiday Survival Tips

The season is changing and we have had our first snow of the season. Waiting for Santa and his helpers we’ve decided to simplify our holiday traditions. With twittermoms and Tiny Prints I’ll share my tips for surving this holiday season.

1. Gathering your list of people who sent cards to you last year and using a great system by Tiny Prints christmas cards share a photo with family, friends and others. If there are many photo’s you would like to share then choose their web site.


2. Buy gifts in bulk is one way of getting a little something for that unexpected gift that may be presented to you. It’s always nice to have a back up plan just in case. These gifts never go to waste.
3. If traveling make sure you send the gift to the nearest store for pick up. Then there’s less packing and carrying on board with you. This is great for all those gifts that would be to costly to send UPS or mail.
4. For someone who has everything instead of sending the gift cards go spend some time with them. This will give you time out enjoying yourself as well as providing some memorable time with someone.
5. Having a cookie day party is one of the best ways to enjoy time with friends and make an array of cookies. Have everyone bring ingredients and hostess for the day will have the least to give as the electric bill will be their contribution.
6. Need help keeping the kids busy? This will be my first year at this but, my hopes are high. Having scavenger hunts throughout the month. Some activities such as reading, singing, making gifts, building snowmen. A prize for each day will help build the anticipation for the big day.
7. Trying new ideas from last year making each year count by doing something a little different. Changes happen with us and our family so making everyone’s needs get accommodated might be challenging but, oh so worth it when you find plans that everyone’s looking forward too.
8. Use your to-do-list on your phone it’s a time saver and maybe a life saver. Sometimes with all the hustle and bustle we either loss track of time & / or things that need to get done. Relax there’s time still, and pace your self so you can breath.
9. Make sure there’s time for YOU so you’re up to par then anything you do is going to be. Most of us do things to perfection so, take time to give your self some of that energy and effort too. Spend the day at the salon or make a sign that says spa day hang it on the door of the bathroom.
10. Take time to enjoy all the little things, the smell of fresh cookies, the look on someone’s face, and some old stories from past years. You’ll never past this way again.

I love this time of season maybe because I’m a snow baby. To keep the holidays going even with tighter finances I keep the holiday sprit going through decorating and spending time with loved ones doing what makes us happy. This year I’m adding volunteering as an Elf with my son for a reward he’ll learn what it is for making others happy. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about?


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Blog Hop

Here's a great new tool I want to share with you. Many times while reading many blogs I found that just following and adding a link in the comments section is one way of generating traffic. With this linky tool you get a button to put on others blogs. How easy it that to get more traffic.

Just follow the instructions below and start building.

ten tips for new moms who are bringing a baby home

While it has been some years since I came home with my new baby. I have learned some easy but, necessary ways to make this transition as smooth as possible. With Twittermoms and Lysol I can give these tips to help ensure an easy but, informative way to make your trip home from the hospital.
1. Sending home all flowers, gifts and cards the night before you leave will make the trip home easier with less to take home. While packing have someone write out thank you cards as well and send them signed then they will be received in a timely manner.
2. Have the home in which you will be returning to up to 72 degrees. The home will be the same temperature as the hospital and after you get home you can turn it down a little bit each day back to the home regular temperature. This will ensure that you will be comfortable and so, will your baby.
3. Having the baby's room disinfected before arrival will ensure healthy and safety. Soaps with no perfumes for washing all babies items. Remember some cleaners will be unsafe with the fumes so, please read labels. Remind all who want to handle new born to wash hands every time they want to hold baby. Keeping pet away from baby and room is an absolute for health safety of germs and possible other hazards.
4. Having a nice outfit for you and your new baby you will want something that fits loosely and that you can get your babies first photo in. So if you don’t know what your having just have someone pick one up the day after delivery. With today’s mobile phones this is easy to find something and then check it by phone.
5. If you’re unfamiliar with car seats you or someone will need to read the installation of the car seat and proper way of buckling the infant into the seat. No one leaves the hospital without one so, if getting a seat is a problem just ask. There are many programs out there that will assist it getting a proper seat.

6. Having formula, bottles, bags or breast pump home and ready for you will help keep your new baby comfortable. Having been a breast feeder this was great for going back to work or when I just had a sitter. If you’re an Eco friendly person such as am I. I used a home made cloth for laying down my baby for changing. Using baby wash cloths are so much easier and clean bottoms better with baby soap. For going out the occasional wipes are just fine for such tips as the mall. I usually pack a small can of Lysol to spray area then lay cloth down for warmth.
7. Getting out of the house. A definite thing this must be done either in the winter or summer. Going for a walk with a stroller is really very enjoyable and good for you and your new baby. Winters just go to the mall get a stroller most places have them for free or a small fee with drivers licenses. Also, check when mom’s movie day is playing that's when new moms get out for a super savings day out.
8. A must have is a good monitor. There is just no other way of knowing what’s going on in that little room. Baby can nap while you visit on the porch or next door. Just check the reception first when they wake you’ll want to be close by.
9. Having a body hugger is a genital way to keep baby in the same position as they were in your womb. Also, this is a great way to carry your baby. As your baby grows there's halters that put your baby in front of you while shopping, mopping or just going for a walk. As baby grows other models that the baby sits on your back very cool for hiking. I used to take mine hiking lots of times we love the outdoors.
10. Get the education going this is a critical for brain development as many mothers know relearning your nursery rhymes, getting some soft music to play for bed time. Having a boppie and a short video of learning language, arts, shapes, numbers and etc. Make sure you’re very expressive in facial features and tones in your voice to show expressiveness to your little one. You’re their role model and their first teacher.

While these are many of the tips I used with my little one there’s only two things I wished I had done in addition and those are teach my little on baby sign language. The other is giving him muzzy for multiple language development. One other important consideration is Co-Sleeping the advantages and disadvantages. Two truly great gifts to a child for development in communications and understanding.

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Sharing ten helpful tips for a cleaner, greener home

I love having my home smell like the outdoors this way the experience walking into my home is like non other. I tried to replicate the experience that I enjoyed walking into a herbalist home where she sold many different items. Now that twittermoms and Mrsmeyers have joined together to help others in on having a cleaner, greener home. I can share with you some of the things I've been using in my home.



Here's my list of cleaner, greener home tips:

1. Oils-
For replacing a dull shine on your furniture, try using some of your favorite essential oils and make sure their pure. Such as peppermint in your living room for a pleasant scent.
2. Disinfectant –
For replacing the chemical smell with a pleasing smell of lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, or rosemary. Most disinfectants have violable organic compounds (VOC) found in disinfectants.
3. Woods –
Use wood that is sustainably harvested wood by the Harvest Stewardship Council or old barn flooring. Composite wood products, prolonged and chronic to VOCs can lead to cancer, liver and/or kidney damage, and central nervous system. Short term exposure can bring on dizziness, vomiting, breathing problems and irritations of mucus membranes in eyes, mouth, and nose.
4. Paints –
When buying paints buy low – zero VOC water based paints there comparable in price as well as durability. Clean with a mild cleaner and a scent that is comparable to the rooms atmosphere. Eg. Office chose rosemary, basil for concentration.
5. Carpets –
If you prefer carpeting choose natural fibers. Carpets are usually treated with soil resistance, fire proofing and moth treatments. These are toxins while adhesives are also toxic.
6. Dusting-
Using an ostrich feathers to pick up the dust. Learn to sweep this duster correctly as to not push the dust in the air. Dust carries toxins and we just don’t need to breath them in. Just knock the dust off on your shoe and then vacuum as normal.
7. Vacuums –
Finding a vacuums that uses water to filter with is a good choice. Most newer ones use the HEPA filter system that is also a very good. Usually choosing a upright is not the best choice as these don’t not clean under beds and dressers. Try choosing one that you can pull behind or use an smaller vac for these jobs.
8. Air fresher’s –
For replacing a bad smell with a good one, try simmering a pot of your favorite herbs and seasonings such as cinnamon sticks with cloves. Or, for a sweet smell, stick with the all natural oils and use an oil burner. Vanilla or lavender oils are fantastically soothing fragrances for you and your pet, and lemon or orange oils can help perk your home up.


9. Rule #1
If its not dirty don’t clean it. Why use more cleaning products to clean something if it’s not needing it. The end result is more build up and less time doing the things you would rather be doing.
10. Alkaline water -
Alkaline water used with cleaning has an attraction rate much stronger. Dirt is loosened and easily taken away from surfaces. I love the idea that it takes less than 1/3 of the normal amount of cleaning product to get better results. I have cleaned things that I have failed for many years with just this water. Imagine what you could clean.

I have really taken some time to learn some new and interesting things about cleaning I hope that you'll have a cleaner safer home. While spending more time doing the things you love most. Thanks for reading.

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I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Mrs. Meyer’s blogging program, making me eligible to get a $30 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here

Do you love daily deal sites?

I love to see all of the wonderful Daily Deal Sites popping up! Daily deal sites send out a new deal email each day with a deal that lasts 24 hours. These deals
save you 50%-90% on anything and everything from carpet cleaning to the
GAP to massage. Here is a list of the top 10 that I have found:


1. Groupon
2. WeeklyPlus
3. Social Living
4. Mamapedia *
5. Yolo Deals -Please mention referral code: 9596829
6. Daily
Deals for Denver Moms
7. Plum District
8. KGB Deals
9. Zulily
10. Redeemio**

*"5% of your purchase will be donated to the school or preschool of
your choice through the Mamapedia Savings for Schoolssm
Program. Simply search for and enter your school's unique referral
code at the bottom of the purchase page. This is a great way to raise
money for your school, while getting a Sweet Deal on something in
your city at the same time. But the deal has to tip. To raise the
most money for your school, be sure to share the Sweet Deal with
friends, family, and above all - other parents at your school!"

**Coming to Denver soon but available in many cities already. After
signing up, Denver residents will get an email asking for ideas on what
businesses Reedemio should feature. If they take your idea or don't
have it on the list they will give you that deal for FREE when they land
it. Super easy entry and kind of a fun idea if you ask me.


I would love for you to comment with other daily deal sites that you use!
This is a great collection of sites to use from - Sybil Hall I just love redeemable.

10 Tips for Planning a Unique Baby Shower

Baby showers are great way to celebrate the with the mommy to be. My shower was a surprise and after my baby was born this way I was able to get the things we still needed. I have been thinking of what to do for a baby shower for a friend and her mother and now time is an essence because the baby was born three months early. So, with Twittermoms and Tiny Prints I will share my idea's for a baby shower I’d want.

1. Plan out two months before baby shower check list
2. Getting with her mother and planning a list of who to invite; send out invitations and thank you cards

3. Pink and green making a diaper cake with glue dots (will add photo)
4. Since she’s in the hospital getting a DVD of her so, that others may see the baby while at the baby shower (with no sound).
5. Theme is a Surprise for the mommy to be this is a non custom but use for those who have had their baby and still have some needed items and a way for every one to visit and see the new baby.
6. Game to play Never say "Baby": (Materials- baby safety pins or another type of baby object you can place on a string for each woman at the party as well as string or yarn, enough for each woman to wear as a necklace). Have each woman place the necklace with the baby safety pins around her neck when she gets to the party. The rules for this baby shower game are given out at the beginning of the baby shower that whenever someone says the word "baby" during the shower, any woman who calls it out gets a pin from the other woman who stated the word. At the end of the baby shower, the woman with the most pins wins a prize. For the Father- just getting together and writing down tips to use and then read them aloud. This can be fun for the tips are a chance to bring some laughter and memories.
7. Use cookies cutters for summer time ice cream, umbrellas, fish etc… and buy some candy like pacifiers for when guest arrive. For the food while games are played finger sandwiches and tea. While presents are opened serve cake.


8. Have a liaison to help her with favorite drink and being comfortable. Also, writing down who bought what and start filling out the Thank you note this will be greatly appreciated by the mommy to be.
9. Getting someone designated to take photo’s during the party (remember to be in as many of the photos as you can so, your not forgotten that would be sad).
10. A sign in book with comments from guests as memories for the mommy to be. This will be an added from scraps of wrapping paper, photo’s, card cut outs, and cloths that were a treasure.

I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Tiny Prints blogging program, making me eligible to get a Tiny Prints gift code worth $50, plus 25 FREE Tiny Prints greeting cards—a total gift value of $149.75! For more information on how you can participate, click here

Glue Dots-Summer Bonding Project

TwitterMoms and Glue Dots® Adhesives have teamed up to bring you a fun and creative Summer Bonding Project! If you use and love Glue Dots or are trying them for the first time, we ask that you share your favorite uses or projects by blogging about your experiences. School is out, and now's the time to get creative and work on some fun DIY projects, entertaining, decorating, crafting and arts...on your own or with the kids!

Making pop books is a breeze with Glue Dots there's no mess and if you want you can add lots of ribbon, buttons, pip cleaner, and cool stuff just peel and paste it some where else. My kid just loves making things and has the imagination to go along with it.
Hanging posters is really nice now I don't have to watch out for the thumb tacks that got drop ed on the floor from the last poster. Glue Dots makes it safe for a tack less home (pun intended)
So far the uses I've found for this are making a wreath, decoration my jars, making a chalk board. Glue Dots is far easier, faster and less mess than the glue gun. This way my kid can help more with the project and not get burned.


One project I would love to do is scrap book for all my photos cards etc...I have saved this stuff in hopes of getting a chance to put this all together and cut cards up to add to a wonderful collection of memories. Glue Dots will make this project allot easier than with traditional glues. I'll post this when it is finished.


What Are Glue Dots®?

Glue Dots Adhesives are a safer, easier, mess-free alternative to typical tapes and glue guns. Glue Dots provide the strength you need in an adhesive without the mess and dry time required of liquid glues. Glue Dots bond instantly to a wide variety of surfaces including: Paper/photos, Metal, Wood, Plastic, Textiles/Fibers, Plastic, Foam, and more! Find Glue Dots at a retailer near you or online today!


**Note: Glue Dots are Acid Free and Non-Toxic.
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Disclaimer
I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Glue Dots blogging contest to be eligible to receive a $30 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Hidden Treasures

These days it pays to be a bargain hunter. what's even more rewarding is finding those hidden treasure that other people consider trash-for free! This is a great way to find those things that will give you some unique charter finds that is a one of a kind. Home made items such as jewelry, clay pottery, models, statues, windows, frames, etc...

Make a day of this with a friend, family or kids just go out into the rural roads (take a map) GPS doesn't always have all the directions and phones (mobile) don't always get service. Pack some fruit that's in season as well as some sun tea and lemonade. Wraps are a quick and light lunch for hot day or a meat loaf sandwich for cooler days.

Here's some ideas;

Mail box If your mail box can hardly hold the letters anymore, turn it on its side and transform it into a planter for flowers. Remember to include drainage holes, and plant it with your favorite spring bulbs or another colorful container combination.

Garden goddesses Think your garden deserves a trophy? Even if your garden hasn't won any awards, adorn it with some rescued trophy tops displayed in a flower bed. Attach rusted metal ashes, a garden hose nozzle or other odds and ends, and your trophies become quirky garden statues.

Barn-wood bench. Looking for a unique gar en bench to use as a focal point? Look no further that an old set of metal furniture. Weathered piece of wood placed on three chairs makes a statement against a fence, shed or house.

trash-to-treasure

framed chalkboard

Transform tired framed art into a fabulous chalkboard for your craft studio. The picture inside this frame was flipped over to provide a chalkboard painting surface. Most smooth surfaces work well.

you'll need
Surface & Paints
Large frame with ornate and embossed details.
Spray paint's (Krylon)
Java Sea Brown, Niagra Ivory Mist
General Purpose Metallic Gold
Chalkboard Paint: Black

Tools & Supplies
Tack cloth
Sandpaper
Not slue gun and flue sticks
Latex gloves

What to do
(note Follow manufactures instructions throughout)
1 Remove picture from frame. Sand frame and wipe dust.

2 Spray paint smoothest side of picture with Black Chalkboard Paint.

3 Apply primer Spray Java Sea Brown in swaths in random areas of frame. Spray embossed areas, such as corners, Metallic Gold.

4 Paint over frame with Niagara Ivory Mist White still wet, wipe some paint from detailed areas of frame with rag.

Design by Colette George courtesy of Krylon

Scents of Spring

For busy Moms looking for a quick pick me up or a rush of romance, these fresh fragrances provide an instant mood makeover.

If you are the type of person who likes to be active and youthful while striving to be strong and tactful, the citrus perfume may be for you. A quick spritz of citrus perfume might be the quick boost of vibrancy and energy that you are looking for, when you don’t feel like caffeine.

Citrus is a fresh perfume that can be worn at almost any occasion. Ideal for the spring season, the citrus fragrances wakes the nose and allows you to blend in with nature when the plants and flowers start blooming.

Unisex Citrus Perfume:
YSL Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent features a crisp combination of citrus, herbs also deep woods and fresh fruits
L’eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme by Kenzo features lemon, green pepper and lotus leaf
Zipped by Perfumer’s Workshop features citrus fruits, sandalwood and crisp fruits
Hilfiger Athletics by Tommy Hilfiger features grapefruit rind, fresh herbs and cottonwood
Happy for Men by Clinique features blends of kalamanzi, lime and mandarin citrus mixed with fresh scented air and wood
Citrus Perfume For Women:
CK One by Calvin Klein
Eau D’hardien by Annick Goutal
Eau De Jade by Armani Prive
Vetiver Babylone by Armani Prive
Be Delicious by DKNY features juicy apple and exotic flowers
Cristalle by Chanel features crisp citrus and fresh flowers
Exotic Beaches by Avon features exotic flowers, tropical fruits and fresh air.

sexy white florals

These strong, heady fragrances generally derive from jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. "The scents are sexy and intense," says Mandy Aftel. "I think of them as having the sensuality of silk velvet."

FRENCH LILAC BY PACIFICA ($22; pacificacandles.com). Described as fresh, green, and jasmine-like, the lilac flower symbolizes the beginning of spring. Because it's impossible to bottle the lilac essence itself, this perfume is a fragrant blend of several floral oils.

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Yellow Magnolias

The earlies know yellow flowering magnolias were found in the wilds of North America in the mid-eighteenth century, but it was not until the 1950's that hardier, completely yellow hybrids were developed. After forty years of breeding and progagation, they are ready to provide a pectacular focal point in you garder.

But when the tree or shrub has soft yellow flowers that burst forth before the new leaves usfurl, it's as it the fun has come right down inth the garden, banishing winter forever.

Fancy Eggs

Carl Faberge's dazzling bejeweled eggs were an Easter tradition for the last Russian czars. Have you ever imagined making your own?

Nature's perfection is glorified by applying silver and gold leaf over brown eggs. Turkey & Chukar eggs and decorated in lavender and champagne-pink silver leaf, and chicken, pullet, turkey, and goose eggs wear vary shades of gold leaf.

An egg that would open to reveal surprise inside was Faberges idea for the Easter present Czar Alexander III gave to Czarina Marie Feodorovna in 1885. The jeweler kept the contents a secret from the couple until the white enamel egg was opened; within it, looking much like a hen's egg. was a golden yolk, and within the yolk was a golden hen. The other surprise, now lost in history, is said to have been a tiny replica of the Imperial Crown, with an egg-shaped ruby pendant inside. The couple was so, enchanted that they placed a standing order for an annual Easter egg.


Although the designs here can be fashioned by a committee or one or two, they are just as likely to initiate a cherished holiday tradition.

Passive Solar Building Ideas

Some tips on saving on your heating and cooling bills. (Passive Tips)
Plant trees near the side of your house that faces the equator. Leaves will shade the house in summer. Leaves drop off and let sun into heat up your home in the winter.

Paint your house a color that can reflect or absorb heat from the sun. If your heating bill is higher paint your house a darker color so the sun heat is absorb better. If cooling is higher then paint your house a lighter shade to reflect heat.

Hang curtains in the winter open them facing the equator during the day and close them up tight at night to keep heat in. In summer keep them closed during the day and open when it starts cooling off.

Money saved could be used for something in your future or the present.

Reupholster Chairs

Tired of that chair and the color for 28 dollars reupholster your chairs. Using natural materials instead of synthetic and adding a little romance to the room. To lighten things up a bit I could paint everything white or just put a white table cloth to soften the room up. Adding some fresh flowers or grow some bulbs for Easter now is the time to get started. Remember mixing patters is great strips, floral with white. To make everyone in the room have a great color add a soft pink light to the light fixture or just put a little pink in a white paint and paint the walls. This project took maybe a few hours and it was complete.
Needed;
staple gun
material
matting
scissors
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helper
Great project for the little one to help. It's a learning experience while spending some quality time together. watch video

February 14th is Garden Cleaning

The days are quickly getting longer as ground hog day approaches we will soon know if we have six more weeks of winter days ahead. While the weather is still keeping plants dormant it is a good time to clean up.

Extra time a care for the up coming spring is very near I usually start a clean up on a warm day. The evening are still very cold but, day light sun is warming things up a bit.



It is also a good time to start thinking about some of the cold weather vegetables that do very well in the cooler weather to get in soon. Leafy greens, broccoli, spinach are good as well as cabbage plants.

I would like to wash my yard down with something to clean things up too a good reference is Jerry Baker for this job. In addition for this years project get our back-yard certified with the National Wildlife Federation as to be more Eco-friendly to my surrounding habitat.

Refresh Everything that makes Us Sustain Life

What would you do if you had 250,000 to spend to make a difference in Eco? Well, I was talking to a friend while she explained how this contest was going on. While the details were explained to me it got me thinking what would I do to make a refresh everything in our world? Well, for starters I would educate people on how to use the skills they have to make money. EchoingGreenMusic Cool background music

With the workshop as a starting point, personalize their business that would help the neighbor hood. Supporting the needs of the local area for services or products that the attendee's would offer. Keeping travel down to a minimum for employment that would help with fuel and pollution. Each person holds a great asset and with some education on how to put the skills acquired from either home or a job these people could bring in cash.

Bringing in cash would enable families to get more of what they need or want. Such as better food; healthy eating enables for the body, mind and emotions to work more efficiently. Hold workshops for parents to make better meals called Brain Food. With people having more productivity, self esteem the mind set indiviuals can deal in harmony with less stress, results in less health problems through out the community. Families could once again afford to go out and enjoy activities such as exercise, sports and recreational functions.

For the families who may have bigger problems and can't afford to pay for their house I would market to them and offer a free, information site so, residents could learn of their other options and their rights as home owners. Other wise make an offer with no obligation to do a short sale for them with no charge. I would also offer this to local attorneys, lenders to get involved benefit if it was a win, win situation for all involved. I would save them just as I did when I was a life guard and teach them how to avoid this dilemma. As an added bonus teach about eco green paints & other materials that would cut down costs of a home..

Offer classes on how to get out of debt and stay out of it with out going without all those things we feel that we need. I would also, talk with some of my mentors on how I could offer my services for the area.

I would also, like to get school districts involved and sign the petition for making our schools more eco friendly so, that our children, their health, and use less energy and cost less to run. With every thing that teachers could impliment in their class rooms this would be a profitable and motivating plan to supplement the current situation of many people. This plan would eventually branch out to the neighboring areas for further development.

Continue my research, and develop and implement stagiest for the betterment of man kind. We could also, raise money for our local groups (boy scouts, girl scouts, high school students and nursing home patrons) to get active in global awareness making reusable bags for shopping, planting trees, green friendly; cleaners, plant foods & weed killers. Hold a picnic at the local pool for those that contribute their efforts.

Use some of the funds made by the participants to plant new tree saplings in areas where mining or timbering has made huge impacts on our environment of our local areas. This would be within government regulations and the company's acceptance. This would be a great teaching tool as for children often learn through modeling.

Pepsi refresh project is having a contest starting January 13 at 12:00am for the first 1,000 entries will be eligible for a vote. If you like these ideas vote or if you have your own enter. www.PepsiRefreshProject.com