To say I am excited for Valentines this year would be an understatement! I have so much up my sleeve for all my loves! I can't put any of it up ... YET .. but just as soon as Tuesday comes and goes I will be sure to share all of it. Let's just say, they are gonna love it, I hope!
Anyway ...
I was reminded again today just how blessed I am. A family very dear to me lost their home and all belongings in a fire yesterday. Breaks. My. Heart. They have been going through so much already this year, and this just killed me. I am going through all of Alyx's clothes and sending them over for their two little girls. It isn't much, but hopefully it will help them some. I am just so glad that they are all safe and sound. Materials can be replaced, but not precious lives. It just reminded me, yet again, that we are not promised from minute too minute. Be grateful and give every moment your all.
I tackled some of my "frugal" stuff today too :) I have been hearing and reading about a lot of DIY cleaning products, so I figured that I would give them a try. I went a little crazy in Wal-mart and the dollar tree today stocking up on stuff. I am going to make my laundry soap and fabric softener tonight. All I have heard is great reviews about this stuff, and you save A TON of money so fingers are crossed that it is good! I also got stuff to make my own face wash and face mask, 409 cleaner, glass cleaner and stain remover ... the best part is that all of this stuff cost me a grand total of maybe $15.00 and it makes more than enough to last me for awhile. I see the savings already! I was surprised to see just how many things you can clean with vinegar. The home face wash and mask have EVOO, Castor oil and honey .. how simple is that?!?! I am reallllllyyyy excited to see how everything works out. Also got some cake stuff today, so I am going to start practicing my skillz tomorrow. I have several birthdays coming up in the next few months that I would really like to be able to make a cake for! And last but not least, I have pallets. Lots of pallets ... oh yes, let the fun begin! I have a feeling Brandon is going to hate pallets by the time I get done with all my "projects"! I really had to make myself not buy a sewing machine tonight. I promised myself that I was going to look for a used one online instead of spending money on a new one, just in case I am a miserable failure at it ... then I don't feel terrible for spending the money. It was tempting though. A sewing machine and one of those awesome Kitchen aid stand mixers ... but I held out ... FRUGAL is the key for me! So, I am now scouring through craigslist looking for a deal. Next on my list is my canning supplies. And more of my gardening stuff. Oh so much to do! Come on SPRING, I need warm weather to get out and enjoy some of this!
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