Kids Jello Cups

In efforts to save money on our kids' lunches; 

I'm making and stocking up again on the Jello Cups.

I mix the jello according to the package and then
 put the mixture into these 3 1/4 oz. Portion Cups

[I get the portion cups at a local store called Cash & Carry but Costco sells the 2 oz. size]. 

Out of 1 package I can get 8 cups worth.

Store bought= $2.00 + tax (for 8/Walmart pricing)

Homemade=    $0.68 + tax (for 8/ Walmart pricing)

It will add up too quick so this is a great savings. 

Plus you have the option to mix flavors if you're feeling wild and crazy!

I LOVE saving money!!!

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Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaner

My husband has commented many times he would love to see out of our windows.
Me too-it drives me nuts!

They are so filled with grime and dirt. Its been awhile since I attempted to clean them. 

So I found a solution to this problem: make some Window cleaner!

I have posted the recipe for you below(I got it from here):

1/2 bottle (3.5 oz) of Jet Dry

4 Tbl. Alcohol

1/4 cup Ammonia

1/4 cup powdered Dishwasher Soap (I used Walmart brand)

2 gallons HOT water

Dissolve the Dishwasher Soap into the Hot water. 

Then add the rest of the ingredients into a plastic bucket or tub. 

TO CLEAN: 

Step 1: Spray the window with the hose

Step 2: Wipe the window down with a microfiber 'mop" in the cleaning solution

Step 3: Spray with the hose again. 

Air dry. 

**TIP: I found that I had better results when I used a squeegee
to remove the excess water instead of just letting it air dry.

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Heather's {Bath Salt}

Bath's are so soothing.

Between the cold weather and my latest hardcore workouts,
I have needed some extra soothing!

I found this recipe but then added my own touch. . .

Heather's BATH SALT RECIPE

2 cups Kosher salt

6 cups Epsom Salt

1 (26 oz.= 3 cups) Calgon

2 cups powdered milk

1 (4 oz.) soap bar "Kiss My Face" Olive and Lavendar-grated

Directions: Mix all the ingredients together then
add 1/3 to 1/2 cup to bath water.
[This batch will fit into a 1 gallon ice cream bucket]

Tips:
Salt: detoxifies and exfoliates the skin
Epsom Salt: helps the body absorb magnesium, relieves pain/cramps, removes toxins from skin
Calgon and Powdered Milk: makes the skin soft
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Smore's No Bake Cookies

Our daughter took these Smore's No Bake Cookies to school today

 for their pre-spring break party.

They were so easy to make.

Melt: 

2 cups of chocolate chips

Then add:

 12 whole graham crackers (broken in bite size pieces)

3 cups of mini marshmallows

Stir until everything is combined well.

Place in the frig for 1/2 hour to set up then ENJOY!

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Foiled {NAME} Art

My friend Tristin just had their only girl so I made something 

special & personalized to add to the baby room.

Start with a piece of scrap wood.  

Draw their name(I used vinyl to make it easier)with pencil. 

Trace over the penciled name with dimensional paint.

Let dry overnight.

Cover the entire board with a thick coat of Mod Podge.

Lay a piece of aluminum foil over the image and press around the "paint" using a q-tip(or your finger). 

This helps to not tear the foil.

Keep going until its all done.

Fold the extra foil around the sides of the scrap wood to finish it off.

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Guess the Gift

Our daughter is away for a little bit and we just wanted to send her some Love from home. 

I used her name as inspiration.

There is a gift that equals each letter of her name.

A= "apple" cider and "abuelita" hot chocolate.

[John 7:37]

 U= "U" get to decode a message. Go here to print the key.

[Bible Dictionary: Urim & Thummim]

D= "dough"

[! Nephi 17: 12]

R= "read" letters from each member of family and a book.

[John 15:11]

A= "almond" caramels

[Psalms 119:103]

I added scrapbook paper to the inside of the box to make it fun.

I wrapped each one with white paper, put a letter to represent her name and a scripture. She has to look up the scripture, guess what it is then she can open it. I got that idea here.

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HaPpy VaLentInE'S DaY

I love putting "love" notes under each chocolate for my loved ones.

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Love Note 3-Paper FoldOut

I just made an accordion paper fold message. 

Tape the bottom flap to 3x5 card and tie up with string.

 Remember to seal it with a KISS!

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Love Note 2- Candy Message

I love the fun words on these hearts.

I used them to create a simple endearing saying.

[I didn't glue them on so the kiddos could eat them.]

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Love Note 1- Magazines

This year I'm taking the simple route with giving Valentines to our kids.
Each day, until Valentine's Day, I will sprinkle a little "love" with a message on a 3x5 card.

I just got a pack of 3x5 cards at the dollar store to use for all the "love notes".

 For today I recycled some magazines and chocolate hearts to create a love note.

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My NEW Business

I'm excited to share with you my new business venture. 

Since I LOVE candy, my husbands' great idea led me to start making Candy Bouquets. 

Here are a few I have added to selling at the Creperie. 

I'm excited about the variety that I'll be able to have there.

Please check out my Website. 

I'm only selling/delivering locally at this time. 

[We do deliver to Boise/Meridian/Nampa area.]

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EveryDay Inspiration

To keep motivated for exercising/healthy eating I started taping
(eventually I will do something cuter) up quotes(on my mirror in our bathroom)
I would want to see everyday to help me be better. 

I found a lot of these on pinterest and just typed them up.

I rephrased this question a bit. You can go here for the printable.

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Pretty Bottle

my Listerine bottle needed a "pretty" update. . . 

I went from this. . .

to this. . . .

[I found this bottle at a restaurant store for oil/vinegar.

 It doesn't pour out-you have to shake it into your mouth 

but I think I use less and it looks so "magazine ready"] 

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Bathroom Organizer Tool

Problem: A Homeless shower Puff ball.

Solution: use an extra curtain rod ring as the holder.

 [I just left it open so we could slip the puff ball in & out].

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A New Year {2013}

 What a great way to start off the New Year! 

I printed one to hang in a our kitchen so we can see it often.

[I found this printable from here.] 

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Fabric {Ogee} Ornament

 I thought this ornament was so beautiful. Go here for a great tutorial.

I had some leftover Christmas fabric to use. 

Cut some felt (I used felt and corduroy) 5"x 5" square. Glue them together with "HeatnBond".

I made my own template so it would go faster when cutting. I used a very sharp box knife.

You could stitch them together at the points but I used "Liquid Stitch".

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Present {Name} Gift Tags

I love using monogrammed letters.

 I thought it would be fun to do this for the kids' presents. 

Then I thought it would look cute to add this to the gifts we gave the neighbors, our friends and family.

 I just printed it up in a square in Microsoft Publisher.

 Just repeat the name. Cut and Paste. 

Used a letter template to cut out the letter. Use a hole punch for the hole.

They are ready to be attached to the presents!

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Christmas {2012} Neighbor Gifts

This year for our neighbors and friends.

"Milk & Cookies"(aka Hot Cocoa & Candy Cane Pecan Cookies)

I put the Hot Chocolate in these cups and the cookies in these bags(last year bargain).
 I also added the recipe-so important, this is a must!

We added these tags to let them know who its from. Go here for a printable. So cute!

Hot Chocolate recipe(go here)

Candy Cane Pecan Cookies

Beat together:

1 cup butter (softened)

1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

then add:

2 eggs

then add:

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups all purpose flour

Scoop out with an ice cream scooper. Bake at 375 for 8-9 minutes.

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{Christmas Countdown} #1

I'm still one of the Activity Day Leaders in our ward.

I had some extra wood to make these Christmas Countdowns.

I spray painted them red, drilled holes for the fabric ribbon and cut little squares(2"x2") for the chalkboard to write the numbers counting down. I used Martha Stewart's recipe(1 cup flat paint + 2 TBL. of unsanded tile grout). The Behr "sample" containers make a great amount, its flat sheen & you can add the grout to it.
 For the chalk: I drilled a bigger hole in these balls for the chalk to sit in. We just hot glued them on.
They just had to add vinyl, ribbon and glue things on. It was a great activity!

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Christmas {2012} Gifts for Teachers

Again this year, teachers were given love with homemade gifts.

They will get Homeopathic Packs (one with rice(leftover fabric), the other with flaxseed(sock was walmart clearance)-which stay warmer longer), a couple of magnets and some hot chocolate with cookies.

I carved this magnet from MDF molding(its a softer wood)

I use my Dremel tool. . .

with this tip.

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