Thursday, May 30, 2019

Chore Chart with Money

Earning money from doing chores works for my kids and I’m sure it works for many of your kids/grandkids too. Today I want to share how I have an organized chore chart with money that...

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by Kelly via Home And Garden

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

7 Best Cool Gadgets & Inventions of 2019 to give as gifts- tools, Grills, camping gear & more by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

7 Best Cool Gadgets & Inventions of 2019 to give as gifts- tools, Grills, camping gear & more
The top 7 Gadgets that make great Gift ideas from camping Gear, Grills, Tools & equipment-some are now just on amazon ! If you have that impossible person to buy for I've listed the best of the best things I could find for Fathers day, birthdays or just to treat yourself. Best prices at amazon to items in this video: https://amzn.to/2VK1CyV Beefer: https://amzn.to/2M9iAqX Ego: https://amzn.to/2W2t4N7 Skil: https://amzn.to/2YNLHS4 Walden stoker poker: https://amzn.to/2VJJG7n or here: https://www.waldenbackyards.com/collections/all


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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Fun Summer Storytime at Barnes & Noble

*We’re teaming up with Barnes & Noble to tell you about their fun, free summer storytime programs. 

One of the most valuable gifts you can give your child is the gift of literacy.

Literacy includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing and is the doorway to the world. It begins in the womb, as a growing infant hears his mother’s voice and the sounds of the world outside. Literacy continues from birth as a baby hears birds outside, laughter of siblings as they run around, and words and stories from books.

Never discredit the importance of exposing babies and children to books.

Pre-Literacy and the Fun Summer Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Reading to your child, at any age, is never a wasted breath. Babies especially benefit from being read to as it rocket boosts learning. The sounds of words, the inflection in your voice, and the colorful illustrations of a book provide your baby with sensory experiences that are critical to development.

You can expose your child to fun early literacy opportunities at Barnes & Noble this summer!

Saturday Storytime

When: Every Saturday at 11am

Where: Your nearest Barnes & Noble

What: Entertaining storytime and activities geared toward kids 2-5 years old that follow a fun, age-appropriate theme. Free.

Baby & Me Storytime

When: Sundays at 11am, starting June 2nd through August 25th

Where: Your nearest Barnes & Noble

What: A fun, free Baby & Me Storytime for parents and babies ages 0-24 months old.

Baby & Me Storytime is so much fun! It’s an interactive learning experience for babies to get hands-on with books and gain those pre-literacy skills.

Each month focuses on a popular board book series like Alpha Prints, Busy Bee Board Books, and STEM-based board books from Chris Ferrie.

Free Baby & Me Storytime Schedule

Make Barnes & Noble Storytime part of your summer fun. The best part…it’s free! Check out the Baby & Me schedule and mark it on your smart calendar:

  • June 2-16: Alphaprints: Colors, Sea Life, and Animal Opposites. Invite your little one to see, touch, and feel.
  • June 23-July 7: Hello, World! (Dinosaurs, Solar System, My Body). Activities to help build language skills. Simple card-matching games with early words and images.
  • July 14-August 4: Busy Bee book series with thinking skills and sensory activities.
  • August 11-25: ABCs of Engineering, Space, and Biology. STEM Sundays with Chris Ferrie.

Reading to children is more influential than we can possibly understand. Give your child a head start in literacy. Give them unique sensory experiences and language opportunities that will become the foundation of their learning and growth. Help your child become friends with books.

Head to Barnes & Noble and make literacy an important part of your summer fun. Check out these summer reading recommendations for all ages!

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12 Things I Wish I Knew About Japan Travel

Monday, May 27, 2019

Recreating the Look of an Old Farmhouse in Kansas

This may be a new farmhouse, but it has a long history behind it. The Nall Farmhouse that originally sat on this property in Prairie View, Kansas, was built by Thomas Nall in 1890. A series of clunky additions were made to it over the decades, however, and it had fallen into serious disrepair. After […]

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Testing Brush Mowers & Land clearing Equipment in Extreme Conditions by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

Testing Brush Mowers & Land clearing Equipment in Extreme Conditions
Testing Heavy Brush mowers & land clearing equipment - We put quickattachs "go to" unit against a 35 foot tall tree, a really BIG Rock -and more- to see what would happen. quickattach.com Heres the best prices on Some of my favorite Amazon tools: Dewalt concrete saw: https://amzn.to/2FsxsNE Fiskars axe: https://amzn.to/2DIsieP Gear wrench Speaker: https://amzn.to/2Lbhl6l Makita Power shaft Multitool: https://amzn.to/2DroIowShock strap: https://amzn.to/2KoEAth Milwaukee heated coat: https://amzn.to/2r164fr Buy 12 blades get a free concrete saw here: https://bladesdirect.net/dirtmonkey/ 10% off Kujo shoes here: http://www.kujoyardwear.com/?promo=10dirtmonkey Diablo Metal cutting blade: https://amzn.to/2Kan8bE ISO tunes http://ISOtunesAudio.com?rfsn=1826204.613aa5 Milwaukee tools Air Compressor https://amzn.to/2EfYCoP Winter equipment-Best cutting edge ever: http://winterequipment.com/shop/contractor/v-plow-system?referral=dm Igloo trailmate: https://amzn.to/2UBVYPW Ego snow blower: https://amzn.to/2C62ya4 Crescent wrench pass through socket set: https://amzn.to/2EjfLh8 Milwaukee packout: https://amzn.to/2EfXhy8 Striker trilight: https://amzn.to/2Pxehln Bosch impact set: https://amzn.to/2LdNb28 3m work tunes: https://amzn.to/2Ee9t2w Makita Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2PyDEmU Dewalt mitre saw: https://amzn.to/2QMndrU


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Amazing Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread

Copycat Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread

About a month ago, my husband and I were eating out at one of our favorite restaurants and we decided to try a delicious steak and roasted red pepper flatbread appetizer they had on the menu. You guys, it blew my mind! The flavors were amazing. I knew I HAD to figure out a copycat recipe so I could make this at home whenever the mood strikes. And you know, I think I did it!!

And because I love you, and want you to be able to enjoy all this flatbread goodness in YOUR homes, I’m going to share the recipe with you!

Here is what you’ll need:
  • 1 – 14 oz steak, grilled and sliced. (*I like to marinate mine in simple italian dressing for up to 24 hours before grilling – remember to pat it dry before grilling! You will want to cook the steak on the rare side as you’ll be baking it in the oven and it will continue to cook.)
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper, sliced (You can use purchased or you can roast your own)
  • 8-10 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup havarti cheese, shredded or thinly sliced (Havarti is so creamy and adds such a great flavor/texture combo to this recipe!)
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp creamy horseradish
  • 4-6 pieces of flatbread (can use naan, pita or other flatbread. The number this will make will depend on the size of your flatbread)
  • Optional – balsamic vinaigrette, for drizzling.

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Lay flat bread on a parchment lined baking sheet
  3. Spread a scant amount of horseradish on each piece of flatbread – if you aren’t a fan of horseradish, feel free to omit this step completely
  4. Sprinkle shredded havarti cheese over the flatbread
  5. Layer steak, Roasted Red Peppers, green onions, and feta cheese on top of the havarti layer.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until havarti cheese has melted.

Now, let’s just take a moment and look at the pre-oven gloriousness! You can see the steak was cooked more rare than I normally like, but that was intentional as the steak will continue to cook in the oven with the flatbread. Also, I chose to use naan as our flatbread – I like how the edges crisped up nicely but the middle was still pillowy soft. Oh, man – I might make this again tomorrow!

You can take the flatbread out of the oven as soon as the cheese is melted, or turn on the broiler and let it broil for 2-3 minutes. If you really prefer your flatbread a little crisper, you can toast the bread before layering on the toppings. Or bake directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any bits that fall through.

The second my kids walked in the kitchen, they said “Mom! It smells so good in here!” – and they weren’t lying!

How to serve them

We like to slice them up and serve them with a little balsamic vinaigrette drizzled over the top. This step is optional – but SOOO yummy!

You can have your kids add their own toppings – make it like a family pizza night! This flatbread is as good as anything you’d get in a restaurant, I promise. It is delicious served with any one of our yummy summer salads:

20 Delicious Summer Salad Recipes. These are so Yummy!

It would taste great especially this yummy southwestern summer salad:

Southwestern Summer Salad
Amazing Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread

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Amazing Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 1 - 14 oz steak, grilled and sliced
  • 8-10 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper, sliced (You can use purchased or you can roast your own)
  • 1 cup havarti cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp creamy horseradish
  • 4-6 pieces of flatbread (can use naan, pita or other flatbread)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Lay flat bread on a parchment lined baking sheet
  3. Spread a scant amount of horseradish on each piece of flatbread
  4. Sprinkle shredded havarti cheese over the flatbread
  5. Layer steak, Roasted Red Peppers, green onions, and feta cheese on top of the havarti layer.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until havarti cheese has melted.
  7. You can broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the flatbread, or pre-toast the flatbread before layering, if you like a crispier bread.
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Saturday, May 25, 2019

Holistic Remedies & Recipes (Elderberry, Fire Cider, CBD, Gemstone Mat) by Rachel Talbott

Holistic Remedies & Recipes (Elderberry, Fire Cider, CBD, Gemstone Mat)
Hey guys! I wanted to share some remedies I've been using for battling illness and pain in our home.. I've been struggling with chronic pain flair ups for the past year or so, so I've tried to find holistic approaches and keep my diet as clean as possible to prevent them. Elderberry Syrup- 1/2 Cup Elderberries 2 Cups Water 1 Tablespoon Ginger 2 Cinnamon Sticks 3 Whole Cloves Bring this mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 45 min. Bring to room temperature before adding equal parts honey. Fire Cider- 3-4 Garlic Cloves 1 tsp Grated Ginger 1 tsp Horseradish Dash of Cayenne Cover Apple Cider Vinegar De-Stress Calming Tea Blend - Chamomile, Lemon Balm & Catnip is a great calming tea blend for both adults and children. I make a cup for my boys and they love it with some local honey. CBD Bath Bombs http://www.KushQueen.com CBD Tincture- DISCLAIMER- I speak of THC only if it's legal where you live AND you are of age.. Also, with this particular tincture it is a micro dose of 1gram of THC to 11 grams of CBD.. The CBD counteracts negative side affects of THC and you get superior pain relief with no psychoactive effects . I take one dose before bed time and I've had amazing results with zero side effects. I highly recommend speaking with your doctor before using any of my recommendations. I'm just sharing what has worked for me. https://www.hemple.com https://www.humboldt-apothecary.com/sweet-jane-cbd-16-1/ Gemstone Mat- https://amzn.to/2wmaQHo https://www.well-beingsecrets.com/gemstone-mats-therapy-benefits/ ♥MY WEBSITE: http://www.racheltalbott.com ♥MY SHOP: http://www.PacificThyme.com/ ♥TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/racheltalbott ♥INSTAGRAM: http://followgram.me/racheltalbott ♥MY PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/racheltalbott/ ♥MUSIC CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/SingingProudAndLoud ♥VLOG CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/RachelTalbott ♥HUBBYS COOKING CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/ByronTalbott ♥FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.talbott ♥MAILING ADDRESS: 18653 Ventura Blvd., #655, Tarzana, CA 91356 * DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed are true &my own. I link affiliate links to make it easier for you to find the exact products I mention.....and... I LOVE YOU!!!! =) Thank you for supporting what I do!! ♥♥♥ THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED VIDEO


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3 Scams Contractors use to Fraud Customers & How to protect yourself by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

3 Scams Contractors use to Fraud Customers & How to protect yourself
3 Scams Con men use to fraud customers & other contractors. These scams are often used on construction projects, remodeling contracts, landscaping, plus residential and even commercial jobs. The Wiggle, the Ghost & the Creep scam. Toms channel is Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Motor1Hard Heres the best prices on Some of my favorite Amazon tools: Dewalt concrete saw: https://amzn.to/2FsxsNE Fiskars axe: https://amzn.to/2DIsieP Gear wrench Speaker: https://amzn.to/2Lbhl6l Makita Power shaft Multitool: https://amzn.to/2DroIowShock strap: https://amzn.to/2KoEAth Milwaukee heated coat: https://amzn.to/2r164fr Buy 12 blades get a free concrete saw here: https://bladesdirect.net/dirtmonkey/ 10% off Kujo shoes here: http://www.kujoyardwear.com/?promo=10dirtmonkey Diablo Metal cutting blade: https://amzn.to/2Kan8bE ISO tunes http://ISOtunesAudio.com?rfsn=1826204.613aa5 Milwaukee tools Air Compressor https://amzn.to/2EfYCoP Winter equipment-Best cutting edge ever: http://winterequipment.com/shop/contractor/v-plow-system?referral=dm Igloo trailmate: https://amzn.to/2UBVYPW Ego snow blower: https://amzn.to/2C62ya4 Crescent wrench pass through socket set: https://amzn.to/2EjfLh8 Milwaukee packout: https://amzn.to/2EfXhy8 Striker trilight: https://amzn.to/2Pxehln Bosch impact set: https://amzn.to/2LdNb28 3m work tunes: https://amzn.to/2Ee9t2w Makita Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2PyDEmU Dewalt mitre saw: https://amzn.to/2QMndrU


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Friday, May 24, 2019

The Best Keto Desserts

KETO Dessert Recipe Ideas! The BEST Keto Desserts

These 20 Keto-friendly desserts are perfect for staying in ketosis or for the next time you need a healthy sweet treat. Made with Keto-compliant sugar substitutes, you’ll discover delicious desserts such as brownies, cakes, cheesecakes,...

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by Kelly via Home And Garden

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The best NEW Tools for Landscaping, Tree work, Hardscaping, & Land clearing in 2019 by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

The best NEW Tools for Landscaping, Tree work, Hardscaping, & Land clearing in 2019
Its the Newest Tools for Landscaping, Tree & Arb work, hardscaping, plus new land clearing equipment. Its the latest gear and equipment from the northern green expo out of Minnesota. Heres the best prices on Some of my favorite Amazon tools: Dewalt concrete saw: https://amzn.to/2FsxsNE Fiskars axe: https://amzn.to/2DIsieP Gear wrench Speaker: https://amzn.to/2Lbhl6l Makita Power shaft Multitool: https://amzn.to/2DroIowShock strap: https://amzn.to/2KoEAth Milwaukee heated coat: https://amzn.to/2r164fr Buy 12 blades get a free concrete saw here: https://bladesdirect.net/dirtmonkey/ 10% off Kujo shoes here: http://www.kujoyardwear.com/?promo=10dirtmonkey Diablo Metal cutting blade: https://amzn.to/2Kan8bE ISO tunes http://ISOtunesAudio.com?rfsn=1826204.613aa5 Milwaukee tools Air Compressor https://amzn.to/2EfYCoP Winter equipment-Best cutting edge ever: http://winterequipment.com/shop/contractor/v-plow-system?referral=dm Igloo trailmate: https://amzn.to/2UBVYPW Ego snow blower: https://amzn.to/2C62ya4 Crescent wrench pass through socket set: https://amzn.to/2EjfLh8 Milwaukee packout: https://amzn.to/2EfXhy8 Striker trilight: https://amzn.to/2Pxehln Bosch impact set: https://amzn.to/2LdNb28 3m work tunes: https://amzn.to/2Ee9t2w Makita Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2PyDEmU Dewalt mitre saw: https://amzn.to/2QMndrU DirtMonkey thermals https://shopdirtmonkeyu.secure-decoration.com/shop/view_product/WAFFLE-THERMAL?n=10620117 DirtMonkey hats https://www.dirtmonkeyu.com/p/Gear


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Get Ready/ Un-Ready With Me by Rachel Talbott

Get Ready/ Un-Ready With Me
Thank you Laura Mercier for sponsoring this video! I wouldn't share if I didn't love, and this NEW mascara I've been using everyday & LOVE! I've always loved their makeup! It's amazing! http://www.LauraMercier.com Products Used- SunBum Texturizing Sea Spray Ole Hendrickson Banan Brightening Primer Beauty Blender Pacifica CC Cream/ Natural Medium Makeup Forever Concealer Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powder Pixi Blush Palette Lorac Tantalizer Body Bronzer Sally Beauty Supply Curling Iron Clinique 'Take The Day' Away makeup remover Pixi Rose Makeup Removing Wipes Fresh Dual Nigh-time Sleep Mask KushQueen CBD Pain Relief Bath Bomb Epsom Salts from RiteAid Orange, Frankincense & Black Pepper essential oil Pants from Target Black Jumpsuit Forever21 Shoes -I can't even remember I've had them that long haha) Sunglasses -my husband got desperate on a road trip and bought them at a gas station haha I thought they were kinda groovy, so they are mine now haha ♥MY WEBSITE: http://www.racheltalbott.com ♥MY SHOP: http://www.PacificThyme.com/ ♥TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/racheltalbott ♥INSTAGRAM: http://followgram.me/racheltalbott ♥MY PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/racheltalbott/ ♥MUSIC CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/SingingProudAndLoud ♥VLOG CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/RachelTalbott ♥HUBBYS COOKING CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/ByronTalbott ♥FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.talbott ♥MAILING ADDRESS: 18653 Ventura Blvd., #655, Tarzana, CA 91356 * DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed are true &my own. I link affiliate links to make it easier for you to find the exact products I mention.....and... I LOVE YOU!!!! =) Thank you for supporting what I do!! ♥♥♥


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The Loverly Sets from the Audrey Hepburn Movie “My Fair Lady”

I recently had the chance to see the classic Audrey Hepburn-Rex Harrison musical My Fair Lady in our local movie theater, and I fell in with it all over again. It had been years since I’d seen it, and I was surprised to realize I still remembered most of the words to the songs. Amazing how […]

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

7 Crazy-Cool Fundraising Ideas People Will Actually Want To Do

Over the years, my kids have brought home plenty of fundraisers, from bake sales, to carnivals and each time I utter an inward groan. What is it about typical fundraising ideas that make us want to just throw a few bills back and say, “There you go…now leave me alone.”

But these fundraisers…these fundraisers are more like FUNdraisers, with a major emphasis on the fun. If your school, church, or organization needs to raise money for a worthy cause, try these crazy cool ideas!

7 Crazy-Cool Fundraising Ideas People Will Actually Want To Do

1. Tag a Wall

Turning a normally against-the-rules activity, like painting on the wall, into a fundraiser is not only genius, it’s effective. Take one wall of your school/church/business and turn it into a tagging wall. Charge $25-$50 per square foot for artists to showcase their work on. Make sure to set clear rules and guidelines about what is acceptable. Ask artists to supply their own supplies to keep down on your costs, or ask local businesses to donate paint and brushes.

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The art wall stays up all year long where people can admire it. Next year, paint over it and hold the fundraiser again. It will make for a beautiful mural wall plus raise money for your cause.

2. Wax Museum

My nephew did this fundraiser in conjunction with his fifth grade research project and I thought it was amazing. Each student had to research an influential person from history. They studied, wrote a report, made a display, and then wore a costume of that person. The goal was to look like a wax figure of their influential person.

Subjects ranged from Abraham Lincoln, to Julia Child, to Martin Luther King Jr. Students set up their booths in the hallway of the school and all classes and parents  were invited to walk down the hall, see the reports, and put quarters into the jars at each student’s station.

The class raised $900 for their school. What a fantastic fundraiser idea that kids can learn from and parents actually want to do.

3. Kiss a Pig

This is one of my kids’ favorite elementary school fundraising ideas and it requires very little effort and zero expense. For one week, the school places out 10 buckets with a teacher’s picture on it. Kids and parents are encouraged to drop their loose change and/or donation into the teacher’s bucket of whom they’d like to see kiss a pig.

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At the end of the week, the teacher whose bucket has the most money kisses a pig at an assembly in front of the student body. The kids love it!

4. Mystery Gift

This is a fundraiser where everyone wins, plus it makes for an impressive display. Here’s what you do: first, get local businesses to donate gift cards, services, or gifts (or check out UltimateDonations.org where you can find donors and prizes quickly online). Next, wrap the gifts in various-sized boxes and wrap them (who doesn’t love a mystery gift?). Display them in your establishment for a grandiose effect.

Charge a set amount ($25, $50, $100 etc.) for each gift. The donor gets to choose his or her gift and it’s the magic of a blind bag for young and old.

5. The “Leave Me Alone” Fundraiser

Parents love this fundraiser because it says exactly what everyone is thinking.

6. Flamingo Fundraiser

Now this is a FUNdraiser! What you do is get a ton of plastic lawn flamingos (you can find them in bulk on Amazon or eBay). You can have a local business sponsor the event and buy the flamingos. Charge $25 per flamingo and the donor gets to decorate/personalize/bedazzle his or her flamingo as they wish and place. All flamingos are displayed on the lawn of your school/library/church for everyone to see.

It’s a fun and unique idea that also draws attention to your cause in a very bright and visual way.

7. Petting Booth

Everyone loves their pet, right? Here’s a fun way for pet owners to put their favorite animal friends on display and help raise money for a good cause.

Invite community pet owners to dress up their pets and participate in a “petting booth.” You can sell tickets to the event or put quarters in the cans of the pets you want to visit. Be prepared with rolls of quarters that participants can buy.

So before you opt for the usual fundraising ideas, think about getting creative. You’ll see a huge boost in contributions and find that people are actually excited about giving to your cause.

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Monday, May 20, 2019

CHEAP but not easy- Bathroom remodel. Problems with the LOG sink by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

CHEAP but not easy- Bathroom remodel. Problems with the LOG sink
We turned an Small ugly bathroom into a nice one for cheap-using an old Log as a sink, live edge black walnut counters, stained ugly pine siding to make it look fancy-all for $497. Best part is we used the materials you told us to! So whats the next project??


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The Look for Less: Getting a high style look on a budget

High Style Look on a Budget!

***This post is sponsored by RewardStyle and Walmart. All opinions are our own! We’re really loving the clothes there!***

There’s been quite a bit of buzz in the blogger world (and with my girlfriends in real life!) about Walmart. Have you checked out their clothing lately?  I’ve honestly made it a part of our routine to browse the women’s section each time we go, and of course browse online. I’ve just been genuinely impressed by the options I’ve found there for myself AND my kiddos. The styles are on point, and the prices are totally budget friendly! See what I mean by checking out this page, or scroll on to see two summer outfits that pack a mean style punch, at a price you’ll LOVE!

First up was this gorgeous peplum floral top. I love tops like this because they’re really versatile. You can pair them with a basic denim, like these, or dress them up with a skirt and heels. The peplum bottom hem really adds a flirty touch too! Floral not your thing? It comes in a few other prints and colors here.

Get a high style look on a budget at Walmart
I am also LOVING these straight leg jeans. They have a structured/slim design, but aren’t SUPER skinny like many styles are right now. I feel like not only are they more comfortable, they also provide a slightly more casual look that will go well all Summer long.
They’re versatile! Throw them on with t-shirt and slip on sneaker and go!

I paired them with THE most amazing shoe, which I felt really dressed them up! Can we just take a moment of silence for these shoes? They look SO designer, but cost a fraction of the price! I love that they’re heeled, but the heel isn’t UBER tall. It’s a perfect middle of the road heel! Cute enough for a special event. Comfy enough for every day!

Get a high style look on a budget at Walmart

I also accessorized this outfit with something that is quickly becoming a STAPLE in my life. This crossbody bag. I’m a sucker for a good crossbody. I feel like it’s just the perfect “on the go” style bag. My issue, however, is that most of the crossbody purses I find, are too small for ALL my stuff!!! (Let’s just say I don’t travel light most of the time!). This cross body is a classic design that will never go out of style, and the actual body of the bag was big enough for ALL my stuff. That’s a win win!

Get a high style look on a budget at WalmartHigh fashion on a budget

 

Let’s move on to outfit number two!

I put this together with summer BBQs on the brain. I always need something casual, yet put together and found it!
This striped boatneck top has the classic, nautical vibe you can NEVER go wrong with.

I particularly loved the red and white combo because it just screams summer to me. Not to mention, makes it easy to pull off the patriotic vibe come Memorial Day and the 4th of july!

(I did size up one size so that I could pull off the half tuck!)

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Now, these shorts. I prefer a bermuda length short, but sometimes bermuda shorts can look SO frumpy. I thought these white bermudas fit super well. Not too snug or too loose, and a great length! They have a little stretch to them, but seemed to keep their shape ALL day. Thank goodness, because there’s nothing worse than shorts you have to be constantly pulling up by the end of the day!

Finish 0ff your high fashion look

Finally, to top off this summer high style look on a budget, I snagged these sandals.
Get a high style look on a budget
If sandals were an indicator of happiness, these would be off the charts. You see, they’re JUST like a designer pair I’ve been eyeing for quite some time, but the price is AMAZING!!! They’ll never go out of style, and I know you’ll be just like me – constantly going back for them! Plus at $8, you can afford to get BOTH colors – white and tan!
No, that wasn’t a typo. They’re really only $8! Check them out here.

As you can see, Walmart really does have SO many fun options for summer, not just for mom, but even for the whole family! I love that they not only carry their own brands, but they also have a lot of 3rd party brands on their website, some of which are high end! It makes them even more a one stop shop for a high style look on a budget! Be sure to check out a LOT of new styles HERE. 


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Saturday, May 18, 2019

Summer Salads

20 Summer Salads - From greens to veggies and fruit, you’ll find side salads as well as main course salads to enjoy this season.

Summer salad recipes are an easy and delicious way to enjoy all the produce that’s in season now. This collection of 20 delectable summer salads showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients that are loaded with flavor and...

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I bought a Cheap John Deere Tractor Loader Backhoe on an Auction by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

I bought a Cheap John Deere Tractor Loader Backhoe on an Auction
Buying Heavy equipment at an Auction can be a gamble- but their is kind of a "trick" to it -for good reason. There are 3 "kinds" of equipment usually offered for sale. 2 are somewhat Safe- and one is usually not. Heres the best prices on Some of my favorite Amazon tools: Dewalt concrete saw: https://amzn.to/2FsxsNE Fiskars axe: https://amzn.to/2DIsieP Gear wrench Speaker: https://amzn.to/2Lbhl6l Makita Power shaft Multitool: https://amzn.to/2DroIowShock strap: https://amzn.to/2KoEAth Milwaukee heated coat: https://amzn.to/2r164fr Buy 12 blades get a free concrete saw here: https://bladesdirect.net/dirtmonkey/ 10% off Kujo shoes here: http://www.kujoyardwear.com/?promo=10dirtmonkey Diablo Metal cutting blade: https://amzn.to/2Kan8bE ISO tunes http://ISOtunesAudio.com?rfsn=1826204.613aa5 Milwaukee tools Air Compressor https://amzn.to/2EfYCoP Winter equipment-Best cutting edge ever: http://winterequipment.com/shop/contractor/v-plow-system?referral=dm Igloo trailmate: https://amzn.to/2UBVYPW Ego snow blower: https://amzn.to/2C62ya4 Crescent wrench pass through socket set: https://amzn.to/2EjfLh8 Milwaukee packout: https://amzn.to/2EfXhy8 Striker trilight: https://amzn.to/2Pxehln Bosch impact set: https://amzn.to/2LdNb28 3m work tunes: https://amzn.to/2Ee9t2w Makita Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2PyDEmU Dewalt mitre saw: https://amzn.to/2QMndrU


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Thursday, May 16, 2019

The Serious Mistake I Made for 8 Years: LUFT Revolution

For eight years I made a serious mistake, over and over again. It’s one that caused my husband and myself physical pain and loss of sleep. It is a mistake that I bet many of you are also making every night: sleeping on a bad mattress. We are thrilled to partner with LUFT to keep you from making the same eight-year mistake I did.

It’s stupid really, how and why we suffered through a terrible mattress for so long. Like the first bed in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, our mattress was way too soft. After a year of sleeping on it, our bed developed two big body cavities where my husband and I slept. Every morning it was like climbing out of a coffin. For eight years we woke up sore and never felt fully rested.

How one bad night’s sleep turned into eight years of cruddy slumber.

Do you know the number one reason we stayed with that mattress for so long? Because we just couldn’t stomach the mattress-buying process. And who can? Hours on a precious weekend spent driving to multiple mattress stores, being confronted by salespeople whom you wonder, do they really have my best interest at heart? Nobody wants to do that.

 I don’t know about you, but I have four kids and I’d rather spend my Saturdays at their little league games than mattress shopping. That’s how one bad night’s sleep turned into eight years of cruddy slumber. But not anymore! There’s a much better way and I am ecstatic to tell you about it!

LUFT Mattresses are Revolutionizing the World

If you’ve already heard of LUFT Beds (pronounced looft) I wouldn’t be surprised. LUFT just became the official Rest and Recovery mattress of the 2019 NFL Draftees. And from the NBA, to celebrities, to health gurus and pediatricians—everyone is raving about the mattress that is revolutionizing the sleep world.

Check out the adorable and short video below to see how LUFT works in a nutshell!


All this buzz is for good reason. LUFT Beds are convenient, affordable (see extra promo codes below!), and the safest mattress on the market, and that’s exactly why we finally made the switch and I’ve slept better than I have in nearly a decade.

Convenience

LUFT and Little Luft mattresses (made especially for children) are incredibly easy to shop for and they have FREE speedy delivery right to your door. There is no time wasted driving from store to store, no salespeople, and no headache in the LUFT buying experience.

A good mattress is like a great pair of jeans…designed to fit your unique shape. That’s why LUFT offers three hybrid models, each with a combination of great foams and springs designed by sleep experts to fit your unique body and sleep needs.

  • Plush Multi Sleeper: Great for side sleepers and for easing hip, shoulder, and joint pain.
  • Luxury Firm Multi Sleeper: For side, stomach, or back sleepers that like a slightly firmer feel with a layer of softness for support. (**This is the one we chose and it has been heavenly!)
  • Firm SleeperCreated especially for back and stomach sleeper who like a firm mattress. It’s great for anyone with lumbar pain.

To pick out your perfect mattress, go to luftbeds.com and follow their online guide, or call in to speak to one of their friendly sleep experts. They can help you pick out the bed that is right for you.

After you order, the mattress shows up on your door in an easy-to-carry box from UPS.

Simply take it out of the box, release from the plastic, and it’s incredible how quick your mattress is ready to go!

Affordability

If you’ve ever stepped inside a mattress store, you know how confusing and expensive mattress buying can be. There are too many choices and over-inflated price tags. Did you know that stores mark up their mattresses as much as 70%? That’s crazy!

LUFT mattresses are so affordable—in fact, you can replace ALL of the mattresses in your house with LUFT and Little LUFT mattresses for less than what it would cost to buy a mattress in the store. And you’re getting a high-end mattress that’s crafted right here in the United States with locally sourced, American-made materials!

Purchasing a LUFT mattress in a store would easily cost $3,499, making the online price of $1,099 an insane value! (Just as a frame of reference, we bought our terrible mattress for $1,000.)

Plus, HowDoesShe readers can use the CODES BELOW to score a HUGE deal! This an offer that would be crazy to pass up!

HDSKing ($300 off a king)

HDSQueen ($200 off a Queen)

HDS150 ($150 off twins and fulls)

HDSLittle ($25 off Little Luft)

Safety

There’s a secret the mattress industry doesn’t want you to know, and the secret is that many mattresses today are imported with questionable and potentially hazardous materials. In fact, mattresses today can be considered the new lead paint of our generation. They can be full of VOC’s and harsh chemicals that have absolutely no place near our skin and especially our children.

As mentioned above, LUFT is 100% hand-crafted in the USA, in Watertown WI, with multiple safety certifications, including Okeo-Tex certified (the highest independent ratings in fabric) which guarantees all LUFT mattresses are free of harsh chemicals and carcinogens. It’s the safest mattress out there for your family. I don’t know about you, but I feel better knowing that my family won’t get cancer from their mattresses.

Little LUFT

One of the things I will forever love about LUFT is that they care so passionately about kids. LUFT is on a mission to make honest, safe, luxury sleep products affordable for every room in your home and Little LUFT is a testament of that.

Most mattresses kids sleep on are the cheapest ones, made of who knows what. Little LUFT was inspired by a mom whose young son has seizures. She wanted to make safe sleep products for children that did not cost a fortune. Thus Little LUFT was born.

It’s the safest, most affordable mattress out there, made to support bodies weighing 30-175 lbs. You can get a Little LUFT mattress for only $299 shipped to your door. Why wouldn’t you want peace of mind and a safer sleep for your child? To me, for only $299, that’s a no-brainer.

Switch your child’s current mattress to a Little LUFT now!

Don’t waste a second more on a bad mattress.

A good mattress is not only nice, it is essential. It affects everything! Your physical health, your ability to work and play, the quality time you spend with your family.

When I think back to how many simple yet profound moments have taken place on my bed, I realize how central our mattress is to our everyday life. My kids learned to read here, they climb into my bed after they’ve had a bad dream. Some of our most important life decisions have been made during pillow talk.

Don’t make the same mistake I did; don’t waste a second more on a bad mattress. Switch to LUFT and see the incredible difference.

 

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UTV plowing deep snow by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

UTV plowing deep snow How much snow can a UTV push? Let's see if it can plow 8" of heavy wet snow on long runs over a gravel drive...