Foolish Friday

Knock Knock !
Who's there ?
Bed.
Bed who ?
Bed you can't guess I've got a cold !

 

Caleb's drawing of a boy jumping on his bed. The ceiling fan is my favorite part.

Foolish Friday

Knock knock !

Who's there ?

Arctic.

Arctic who ?

Arctics gonna bite me ?

Caleb's origami penguin. He told me it had to be photographed with the rubber band ball because it can't stand on it's own.

Household Help

Most people who know me know that I use mostly homemade natural cleaning products. I've spent quite a lot of time researching them and testing and adjusting recipes and trying things out. Here's one that works extremely well.

To remove hard water deposits on fixtures, soak paper towels or rags in white vinegar and drape the towels around the fixtures making sure to get good contact in all areas. Leave these on for at least an hour. Using the towels, rub the hard water deposits away. Even with heavy build-up you should get the first layer off and then be able to repeat the process as necessary.

Close the drain. Your fixtures will look like new!

I used this tip once on the floor of a textured tub in a house that we purchased in Tucson. It was when I was just learning about natural cleaning products. I had already tried to get the build up of grey, scummy hard water deposits off by soaking it in a couple of different commercial lime removal products, bleach and scrubbing it with harsh cleansers. Nothing worked. I finally closed the drain and dumped in half a gallon of pure white vinegar and half and hour later all of it was GONE!

I have other non-toxic cleaning recipes on my website that you can use for FREE!

Foolish Friday

Knock Knock !
Who's there ?
Alex.
Alex who ?
Alexplain later now let me in !

One of Caleb's creations.

Travel Tip

Now that airlines are charging checked bag fees, it's especially nice to have some items that do double duty. It's even better to have some items that have multiple uses to keep that carry-on bag nice and light and to solve some of your packing and travel problems.

This is one of my favorite travel tips. In summer, pack a lightweight pashmina or shawl. It can come in handy in many ways. I use mine as a light blanket on the airplane, as a shoulder and/or head covering when going into churches that require them, as a sarong at the beach or pool, to pull out and wrap around my shoulders when it cools off in the evenings. It also makes a nice accessory for evening wear if I place it backwards around my neck and let the ends drape down my back. Drizzle melted ice cream down your front?  Pull this out and cover it up.

The best thing is that even though it's a fairly large piece of fabric, it folds up small enough to fit into a standard size sandwich bag.  I just press the air out of the bag and it takes up very little space in my day pack and stays clean and snag free. It's so much lighter to carry around all day than a sweater or jacket.

I use this same tip in the winter, but just pack one that is a little heavier. It's makes a great scarf when folded in half length ways.

Try it!
Sue

TODAY'S SPECIAL

Copper leaf and pearl hairpins

This week $6.50 per pair

Moving Tips from the Homefront Team

Last year, with the help of many contributors from the Homefront Team on Etsy, I wrote a blog post on Moving Tips. Well, it's that time of year again and we're preparing for another move and I know a lot of my other military friends are as well.  I know I'm referring to it as I prepare and thought it might be helpful for some of you too.


Sue

Foolish Friday

Knock Knock !

Who's there ?

I don't know.

I don't know who?

I told you I don't know.  Why won't you believe me?

My little guy when he was still little. 2005.

Moving Sale !

ANKLET black pearl and sterling silver

Remember my Moving Sale ends this Friday July 9.

If you have had your eye on something in my shop this is the time to order. In anticipation of my move this summer I'm encouraging customers to place orders between today and July 9 by offering a 10% discount on everything in stock--even sale items. If you have been following my store for a while you know this rarely happens. To order from my website use the promotion/discount code MOVING10 and your order will be automatically adjusted. If ordering from my Etsy.com shop use the same discount code MOVING10 in the "Message to Seller" and I will refund the 10% to your paypal account afterward as Etsy will not do an automatic adjustment.

Thanks,
Sue

Here's to Independence !

Happy Independence Day!

I'm a member of the Homefront Team on Etsy which is composed of spouses of U.S. Military personnel. Here are a few summer berry inspired items from Homefront Team member shops.  Enjoy!

Bing Cherry Drawstring Wristlet by MaeRaeCrochetnKnit

 Crocheted Child's Cotton Beaded Necklace - Neapolitan Pinks, Browns, Creams, and White by TwoSeasideBabes

 Strawberry Soy Tarts 5pk by LilacAve

Raspberry Pillow Boxes by CCustomCreations

Belgian White Chocolate, Organic Cranberries and Pecans-A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite-1 Lb. Box by Nikid

Sue

Moving Sale !

 lampwork 4 strand pearl necklace set

I'll be moving from Nevada to Utah in mid-July.  Both my on-line store and my Etsy shop will remain open during this time. I usually ship orders by the next day, but there may be a few days from mid-July to early August where it will take me an extra day or two to ship items. My ability to produce custom items will be limited during this time.

If you have had your eye on something in my shop this is the time to order. In anticipation of the move I'm encouraging customers to place orders between today and July 9 by offering a 10% discount on everything in stock--even sale items. If you have been following my store for a while you know this rarely happens. To order from my website use the promotion/discount code MOVING10 and your order will be automatically adjusted. If ordering from my Etsy.com shop use the same discount code MOVING10 in the "Message to Seller" and I will refund the 10% to your paypal account afterward as Etsy will not do an automatic adjustment.

Thanks,
Sue

Foolish Friday

Knock Knock !

Who's there ?

Dishes.

Dishes who ?

Dishes me.  Who ish you ?

A pretty tree drawing from our Compassion International sponsor child in Peru.