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$5 Friday…Halloween Apothecary Jars

Today I'm posting one of my favorite (and cheapest) Halloween decorations---My Halloween Apothecary Jars. I have quite a collection of these fun little glass jars that I've gathered from various thrift stores over the years. (None of them have cost more than $1.) And while I think that their original purpose is for housing candy I only use them for Halloween.So, I bought the jars and then attached some scrap book stickers that I already had to the front. (Most of them say things like "magical", ... View the Post

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Remember…Remember…Remember…

Word's of advice from Ms. Hoole during Ambition weeks aka Facet No.2:"...remember THE TWO "A's" and THE OTHER "A"...(somehow I don't think she is reminding me to eat Awesome Artichoke dip in my Arm chair...although have you had that artichoke jalapeno dip from Costco? Whoa! Talk about delicious. Liz introduced me to it awhile back and the love affair continues. But I digress...)"...Keep your Attitude right by thinking of the results, rather than the process of your housework." "Be Attractive and ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Ambition…who needs it?

Today I've gotten up and ready, filled up the van at the gas station, gone to Target, Costco, Ross, and Wal-Mart. Then I cleaned a bathroom and reorganized the pantry. After that I made dinner for a neighbor and helped my husband get things ready for a bachelor's party here at my house. Then I took my kids to McDonald's and to a meeting at the Elementary school. Next we came home and wrapped some wedding gifts then sent the kids to bed. Now I am leaving to go help decorate for the wedding ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Faucet No.2 Another “A”

"An ideal homemaker is ambitious and enthusiastic through application of the law that how one feels emotionally greatly determines how she feels physically."---Ms. HooleLooks like these next two weeks are all about ambition. Whew!That wore me out. I'm going to lay down.Really. I am.Right now.Good night.(I don't have to start being ambitious until tomorrow.)-z ... View the Post