So, as some of you already know (if you're following me on pinterest, at all) that with the purchase of our new house, I'm all about keeping organized, clutter free, and simple DIY projects (among other things).
Other than helping keeping us from tearing our hair out in frustration over misplaced items, finding quick and easy ways to store items and keep them organized has become more of a domestic necessity upon our arrival here at 23 Allan Crescent.
I love our house, and I love it dearly, but some of the spaces are ridiculously tiny! Such as the ensuite in our bedroom. Its nice having our own bathroom, and I heart it immensely, but I have a few problems with it:
one) its small
two) there's no cupboard space of any kind anywhere in this bathroom, except for a small medicine chest (and rickity, at that!!) above the toilet
three) NO STORAGE
Dilemma.
I've come up with a few neat ideas after wading through Pinterest, such as putting a simple shelving unit above the doorway- which would be great for storing extras, like toilet paper, kleenex and other toiletries; but, I need to find a better way to store my blow dryer and hair straightener. The towel ring next to the sink just isn't cutting it!
Then, I came across this: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-asked-small-bathroom-storage.html
OH. MY. WORD.
Currently, I have a scrapbooking tote that my sweet sister gave me, that's full of scrapbooking odds and ends, and though it would be a great carry along if I were to attend a crop (which aren't too often...more like rarely, lol) it would make a TERRIFIC store-all for my make up, blow dryer and straightener- which in turn, will free up more room in the medicine chest for other storables!
Its the right colors, too, I might add. I've been dreaming of painting the bathrooms a pretty turquoise or aquamarine color, and the scrapbook tote has that color in it! (Along with brown, which has long been a favorite color combo).
(I'm also really liking the idea of attaching cheap spice racks to the walls in an attempt to add a little more storage to our ensuite). If not that, then the small medicine chest is going to be replaced (eventually, of course), with a taller wall unit that surrounds the toilet.
Think the Dollar Store with More will carry cheap wooden spice racks?? And, think spray paint will be sufficient enough to paint it the right color?
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Past
~ 141 ~ Trick or treating with their 'bestie' this year (but unfortunately, she was sick, so had to miss out) :(
~ 142 ~ All the candy she is so generously sharing with her sister, who had to miss out
~ 143 ~ The family friendly neighborhood we live in (yay for lots of kids!!)
~ 144 ~ The compliments a random kid made randomly to my husband while she was randomly trick or treating at our house (thank you, kind girl, for liking my pumpkin stuffed black leotards and the way my house smells. You made my day!!)
~ 145 ~ Thank you, PINTEREST, for inspiring me to stuff black leotards with tiny pumpkins! (pics to follow when I find the appropriate equipment)...
~ 146 ~ the large window in my kitchen, allowing LOTS of warm sunlight to fill it each and every morning. Its the warmest room in the house!
~ 147 ~ the large picture window in the living room, where the Christmas tree will live when its put up
~ 148 ~ my spacious kitchen, that I am in ABSOLUTE love with!
~ 149 ~ the weathered bench, that's currently perched on the deck, under said large window in the kitchen, just BEGGING for something to adorn it
~ 150 ~ a new month
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She's been on my mind the last couple days. Truthfully, my thoughts don't often include her, and until recently, I haven't given her much thought. I did try once, sometime in the past, to try and re-locate her, but it didn't work. I didn't try very hard, either.
She's been on my mind since the kids' playmate and her mommy entered our lives. When she shared her story with me, and I was moved to tears over it, I was inspired again to find her.
At least, to let her know that she has grandbabies- two of them, and they are both girls.
I am not interested in pursuing anything further than that; I have just been thinking it might be nice for her to know that her only child, now a mother herself, has made her a grandmother. Even though I didn't give her, back in my teenage years, exactly what she was looking for, maybe I can make up for lost time- in a way- by letting her know where I am at in my life. Maybe she would consider it cruel, telling her she's a grandmommy and not learn a single thing further than that, with the news I want to share with her.
And, having said that, I realize its probably just best left alone.
The news in itself, knowing I am alive and well, and have dear babies of my own, would be comforting. Wouldn't it?
~ 142 ~ All the candy she is so generously sharing with her sister, who had to miss out
~ 143 ~ The family friendly neighborhood we live in (yay for lots of kids!!)
~ 144 ~ The compliments a random kid made randomly to my husband while she was randomly trick or treating at our house (thank you, kind girl, for liking my pumpkin stuffed black leotards and the way my house smells. You made my day!!)
~ 145 ~ Thank you, PINTEREST, for inspiring me to stuff black leotards with tiny pumpkins! (pics to follow when I find the appropriate equipment)...
~ 146 ~ the large window in my kitchen, allowing LOTS of warm sunlight to fill it each and every morning. Its the warmest room in the house!
~ 147 ~ the large picture window in the living room, where the Christmas tree will live when its put up
~ 148 ~ my spacious kitchen, that I am in ABSOLUTE love with!
~ 149 ~ the weathered bench, that's currently perched on the deck, under said large window in the kitchen, just BEGGING for something to adorn it
~ 150 ~ a new month
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She's been on my mind the last couple days. Truthfully, my thoughts don't often include her, and until recently, I haven't given her much thought. I did try once, sometime in the past, to try and re-locate her, but it didn't work. I didn't try very hard, either.
She's been on my mind since the kids' playmate and her mommy entered our lives. When she shared her story with me, and I was moved to tears over it, I was inspired again to find her.
At least, to let her know that she has grandbabies- two of them, and they are both girls.
I am not interested in pursuing anything further than that; I have just been thinking it might be nice for her to know that her only child, now a mother herself, has made her a grandmother. Even though I didn't give her, back in my teenage years, exactly what she was looking for, maybe I can make up for lost time- in a way- by letting her know where I am at in my life. Maybe she would consider it cruel, telling her she's a grandmommy and not learn a single thing further than that, with the news I want to share with her.
And, having said that, I realize its probably just best left alone.
The news in itself, knowing I am alive and well, and have dear babies of my own, would be comforting. Wouldn't it?
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Home Sweet Home
~ 132 ~ finding out that we got possession of our house sooner than anticipated
~ 133 ~ good friends and their help moving me and my family out of the apartment
~ 134 ~ the fantastic job of painting mom and dad did in the living room and kitchen
~ 135 ~ A HOME
~ 136 ~ saying 'thank you' to her swim instructor when she mentioned how cute she and her sister are
~ 137 ~ she now says 'hot', 'pop', 'hi', 'uh oh' and she's trying hard to say 'nice kitty'!
~ 138 ~ A FUNCTIONAL DISHWASHER!! oh the luxury!
~ 139 ~ inexpensive, fun DIY projects
~ 140 ~ child locks finally installed on all the kitchen cupboards
~ 133 ~ good friends and their help moving me and my family out of the apartment
~ 134 ~ the fantastic job of painting mom and dad did in the living room and kitchen
~ 135 ~ A HOME
~ 136 ~ saying 'thank you' to her swim instructor when she mentioned how cute she and her sister are
~ 137 ~ she now says 'hot', 'pop', 'hi', 'uh oh' and she's trying hard to say 'nice kitty'!
~ 138 ~ A FUNCTIONAL DISHWASHER!! oh the luxury!
~ 139 ~ inexpensive, fun DIY projects
~ 140 ~ child locks finally installed on all the kitchen cupboards
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Frugalista
This mama has a new obsession.
She (I) learned about it on the evening news last night, and it seemed like a great idea. It IS a great idea. It's for anyone- male, female, young, old and those in between. It's for anyone CANADIAN that wants to save a buck or two here and there.
This mama does. This mama IS Canadian.
And, she's begun COUPONING!!!
The website I came across (in the news) is specifically for any and all canadians; naturally, though, everyone is equally able to do it. They just need to start!!
So, dear Canadian friends and Canadian mamas that want to become frugalicious, look up www.mrsjanuary.com. Her website is a great place to begin!
(on a side note, since I don't have a computer and printer hooked up yet, I instead went out
and picked up a coupon book and flyer from the local pharmasave and began there. As I go out
to the various stores in town, I'll make a point to look for them!!)
.........
~ 123 ~ she's begun walking with her walker!!!
~ 124 ~ she's also picked up " ah- choo", "puppy" and one other word that escapes me at the moment
~ 125 ~ her sister has begun practicing saying their names
~ 126 ~ the little moments (here and there) that she takes to help her mommy- putting something in the garbage, putting something on the belt at the till in the grocery store, the random things she hands me for random reasons
~ 127 ~ 9 days!!!!
~ 128 ~ shopping for Christmas presents (yes!!!!! I've begun...)
~ 129 ~ "love you like a love song"- it's a good song- for a teeny bopper :)
~ 130 ~ having said that, MUSIC!!
~ 131 ~ ELLEN <3
.......
She (I) learned about it on the evening news last night, and it seemed like a great idea. It IS a great idea. It's for anyone- male, female, young, old and those in between. It's for anyone CANADIAN that wants to save a buck or two here and there.
This mama does. This mama IS Canadian.
And, she's begun COUPONING!!!
The website I came across (in the news) is specifically for any and all canadians; naturally, though, everyone is equally able to do it. They just need to start!!
So, dear Canadian friends and Canadian mamas that want to become frugalicious, look up www.mrsjanuary.com. Her website is a great place to begin!
(on a side note, since I don't have a computer and printer hooked up yet, I instead went out
and picked up a coupon book and flyer from the local pharmasave and began there. As I go out
to the various stores in town, I'll make a point to look for them!!)
.........
~ 123 ~ she's begun walking with her walker!!!
~ 124 ~ she's also picked up " ah- choo", "puppy" and one other word that escapes me at the moment
~ 125 ~ her sister has begun practicing saying their names
~ 126 ~ the little moments (here and there) that she takes to help her mommy- putting something in the garbage, putting something on the belt at the till in the grocery store, the random things she hands me for random reasons
~ 127 ~ 9 days!!!!
~ 128 ~ shopping for Christmas presents (yes!!!!! I've begun...)
~ 129 ~ "love you like a love song"- it's a good song- for a teeny bopper :)
~ 130 ~ having said that, MUSIC!!
~ 131 ~ ELLEN <3
.......
Sunday, October 9, 2011
A Thankful Time of Year
~ 113 ~ becoming a pinterest-er
~ 114 ~ just happening to see her trying to stand on her own- without holding onto anything- from the crawling position. TWICE in a row
~ 115 ~ they really are well behaved kids
~ 116 ~ thanksgiving
~ 117 ~ she came out of their room, right up to mr while I was elbow deep in dish water, to tell me she'd made a poopy. Way to go, girl!!
~ 118 ~ 12 days and counting
~ 119 ~ color
~ 120 ~ cornbread of the homemade variety
.......
Yes, I am officially on pinterest now, and I've been browsing up a virtual storm. I'm curious, though, how does one pin directly from the net? Must find out...
And, what is the point, unless you have a specific goal in mind- like collecting ideas for a party, wedding, or home inspiration? What does a person do with what they've pinned? Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of it, but I'm just not sure what to do with it once items are pinned.
It's thanksgiving weekend, and there is so much to be thankful for this year. It's a year with new beginnings (once again), new friends, more family- and this time much closer to our beloved family, and gorgeous weather. The trees are quickly losing their leaves now, and soon the white blanket of snowy perfection will cover the ground. So will little footprints cover the ground in our very own home and back yard.
I realized, while I was doing the dishes after lunch, how HAPPY I am as a mother. My ultimate goal in life is realized- and it IS good. Nothing makes me happier. Those little feet are SO precious to me!!
....
~ 121 ~ being their mama
~ 122 ~ their little feet- the sound they make on the floor- no matter how rough or gentle they may be
~ 114 ~ just happening to see her trying to stand on her own- without holding onto anything- from the crawling position. TWICE in a row
~ 115 ~ they really are well behaved kids
~ 116 ~ thanksgiving
~ 117 ~ she came out of their room, right up to mr while I was elbow deep in dish water, to tell me she'd made a poopy. Way to go, girl!!
~ 118 ~ 12 days and counting
~ 119 ~ color
~ 120 ~ cornbread of the homemade variety
.......
Yes, I am officially on pinterest now, and I've been browsing up a virtual storm. I'm curious, though, how does one pin directly from the net? Must find out...
And, what is the point, unless you have a specific goal in mind- like collecting ideas for a party, wedding, or home inspiration? What does a person do with what they've pinned? Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of it, but I'm just not sure what to do with it once items are pinned.
It's thanksgiving weekend, and there is so much to be thankful for this year. It's a year with new beginnings (once again), new friends, more family- and this time much closer to our beloved family, and gorgeous weather. The trees are quickly losing their leaves now, and soon the white blanket of snowy perfection will cover the ground. So will little footprints cover the ground in our very own home and back yard.
I realized, while I was doing the dishes after lunch, how HAPPY I am as a mother. My ultimate goal in life is realized- and it IS good. Nothing makes me happier. Those little feet are SO precious to me!!
....
~ 121 ~ being their mama
~ 122 ~ their little feet- the sound they make on the floor- no matter how rough or gentle they may be
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Autumn doldrums
We aren't anywhere near the winter blahs yet, and I'm already beginning to feel...blah.
Every day is the same, nothing changes, I am feeling the monotony very acutely the last few days. There is nothing in our day that excites me, nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary that adds a different element to the sleep in till 9, naptime at 1, play and do a few chores before husband comes home, supper, bath, bedtime sort of expected day.
By no means is this mama complaining...she's just bored. How do I break out of normal and boring, and add excitement? I've been dreaming for the last year and a half of being able to get out- on a regular basis- with no interruptions (as in calls from husband calling HELP!!)- without children, but that rarely happens. Life (Aka husbands work schedule) gets in the way. Sadly, scrapbooking at the kitchen table hasn't even been enough for me the last two days.
How do I change up elements of the kids routine? Instead of the same old, same old, how do I get them out and about more- away from the tv- out in the fresh air more and playing with more kids their own age more regularly? The moms and tots groups this fall interfere with their nap. I don't want to mess with that. Swimming lessons begins in two weeks; what do I do in the meantime, and afterwards?
Every day is the same, nothing changes, I am feeling the monotony very acutely the last few days. There is nothing in our day that excites me, nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary that adds a different element to the sleep in till 9, naptime at 1, play and do a few chores before husband comes home, supper, bath, bedtime sort of expected day.
By no means is this mama complaining...she's just bored. How do I break out of normal and boring, and add excitement? I've been dreaming for the last year and a half of being able to get out- on a regular basis- with no interruptions (as in calls from husband calling HELP!!)- without children, but that rarely happens. Life (Aka husbands work schedule) gets in the way. Sadly, scrapbooking at the kitchen table hasn't even been enough for me the last two days.
How do I change up elements of the kids routine? Instead of the same old, same old, how do I get them out and about more- away from the tv- out in the fresh air more and playing with more kids their own age more regularly? The moms and tots groups this fall interfere with their nap. I don't want to mess with that. Swimming lessons begins in two weeks; what do I do in the meantime, and afterwards?
Monday, October 3, 2011
Inspiration for my home
So, I've been seeing the word 'pinterest' floating around FACEBOOK, and my curiosity got the better of me, and I {tried} uploading the app to my phone.
The app is there, but I'm not allowed to create an account. Apparently.
Luckily, I can browse through it a little bit and collect my own little bits of inspiration that I find there to make my new house a home that I'm going to LOVE- functionally, organizationally, design-ally (what other word could I use??)
The only problem: I'd love to see what I've saved altogether, in one spot, so I can see how it looks. I'm just relying on brain power right now, and it sometimes fails me. A tangible bulletin board would be beneficial right now!
...........
~ 101 ~ new hairstyles
~ 102 ~ catching up with old friends over peach juices at Timmie's
~ 103 ~ coming across ingenious- and SIMPLE!- ways to be organized!
~ 104 ~ qmeaaqa
~ 105 ~ # 104- it's Addisons thankful for the day!!
~ 106 ~ how happy she is to play on her own
~ 107 ~ listening to her talk. She's got the cutest voice EVER!!
~ 108 ~ ACTUALLY getting to spend the weekend with him!
~ 109 ~ one night without them- SUCH a small (much needed) blessing, but I missed them like
crazy
~ 110 ~ frequent texts- including pics and videos- of all the fun they were having with grandma K and their cousins
~ 111 ~ the way she came and lay on her belly in the kitchen (next to me) while I washed the floor this morning
~ 112 ~ watching- from the corner of my eye- her try to do the actions along with the wiggles on tv
The app is there, but I'm not allowed to create an account. Apparently.
Luckily, I can browse through it a little bit and collect my own little bits of inspiration that I find there to make my new house a home that I'm going to LOVE- functionally, organizationally, design-ally (what other word could I use??)
The only problem: I'd love to see what I've saved altogether, in one spot, so I can see how it looks. I'm just relying on brain power right now, and it sometimes fails me. A tangible bulletin board would be beneficial right now!
...........
~ 101 ~ new hairstyles
~ 102 ~ catching up with old friends over peach juices at Timmie's
~ 103 ~ coming across ingenious- and SIMPLE!- ways to be organized!
~ 104 ~ qmeaaqa
~ 105 ~ # 104- it's Addisons thankful for the day!!
~ 106 ~ how happy she is to play on her own
~ 107 ~ listening to her talk. She's got the cutest voice EVER!!
~ 108 ~ ACTUALLY getting to spend the weekend with him!
~ 109 ~ one night without them- SUCH a small (much needed) blessing, but I missed them like
crazy
~ 110 ~ frequent texts- including pics and videos- of all the fun they were having with grandma K and their cousins
~ 111 ~ the way she came and lay on her belly in the kitchen (next to me) while I washed the floor this morning
~ 112 ~ watching- from the corner of my eye- her try to do the actions along with the wiggles on tv
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