Staining concrete floors, Concrete stain sealer, Etching concrete

Staining concrete floors, Concrete stain sealer, Etching concrete

Menu Plan Monday

1. Grilled chicken, tossed salad and rice
2. Fish fillet, broccoli, fried potatoes and fruit
3. Beef and Cheese Enchiladas with shredded lettuce/broccoli slaw
4. Meatball subs, corn and fruit
5. Leftovers

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Traci's Stained Concrete Floor

Isn't her patio floor gorgeous?

Staining Concrete Floors - Step-by-Step

Staining concrete floors is basically a three-step process in most cases.

• Prepare the concrete
• Stain the concrete
• Seal the concrete

My iPad Prayer Book - CatholicMom.com

My iPad Prayer Book - CatholicMom.com

10 Things to Sew

1. Slipcover sofa
2. Add colorful fabric to black curtains for kitchen transformation
3. teal top to skirt for a dress redo
4. black top to the other skirt for dress redo
5. make ds a quilt for his new room using fabric from lasagna quilt - focus on the reds
6. make dh the filled canvas back form
7. not a sewing but a fabric project - frame ds old shirts for art in his apartment
8. not a sewing but a ribbon project - add ribbon to shades in master bedroom
9. make pillow cases for ds and master bedroom
10. add fabric to curtains for ds new room

Wall Art

http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2011/02/fabric-canvas-wall-art.html

The Thin Veil: Building a Catholic eBook Library on the Cheap

The Thin Veil: Building a Catholic eBook Library on the Cheap

Excellent List of Books to download as I build my virtual library!

Wines To Try and Why

  Okay, this vineyard has a Red Velvet Cake Wine, how can I not try it?!

WINES

The Big House Winery in Soledad, Monterey County, is a mere ankle iron’s toss from the Soledad State Correctional Facility, a.k.a. “The Big House,” “The Clink,” “The Slammer,” which explains the recurring prison theme depicted on the labels. Our wines are created from hand-selected, individual lots to deliver a fruit-forward style (bomba de fruta) with a restrained use of oak to assure that they pair well with food. Big House wines are “so good, they’re almost criminal.”    

Big House Winery, um yeah, gonna have to try some based on the name alone.

flipflop wines

Okay, really, Flip Flop Wine, I gotta try it for the name alone, right?  

Whites

• Chardonnay

  

• Riesling

  

• Pinot Grigio

  

• Moscato

  

Reds

• F

  FCabernet Sauvignon

  

• Merlot

  

• Pinot Noir

  

Ideas For Kitchen

ORB

Making Money Ideas.

KANSAS CITY - - SAT & SUN
Boulevard Drive In Swap Shop. 1051 Merriam Lane. Boulevard Drive In Theatre. Market opens at 7 am and runs until dark. Admission charge. Ample parking. Average attendance 1,200. Approximately 150 dealers. New merchandise, electronics, tools, housewares, sports merchandise, toys, sportswear. Also used flea market finds, garage sale type items, crafts, collectibles, produce. Space from $5. per day. Snack bar, restrooms. Space from $3. c/p Wes Neal. 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, KS 66103. (913) 262-2414.

Amazon:: Anything sells on Amazon, too. I primarily sell books. Enter the ISBN # in the search, find the average fetching price for the condition of the book, enter a few descriptive words, and viola! I’m done! Amazon is by far the easiest place to sell, as they have a database for every item’s product code that instantly describes every item that you have ever thought about listing.


eBay:: Go through your clothing, toys, linens, electronics, home decor. Anything sells on eBay if it’s priced right! Now it’s easier than ever to list, get paid, and ship! When I first started selling a decade ago, I had to: know html code, take pictures, have the roll developed, scan the pictures, do back flips. Now, the time I spend per average handling each item, from closet to shipping counter, is about 10 minutes.

Cereal Bags

StaceyMakesCents has an awesome post about ways to reuse cereal bags. With photos!   Awesome I tell you!

• to crush cereal
• to cover items you microwave
• to cover your counter if you are a messy cook
• to cover the plate when you are preparing meat to grill 

10 More Things in 10 Days

1. Organize bookshelf in studio
2. RSVP to next Stampin Up event
3. Put all sewing stuff in one area
4. Put all memorabilia in one area
5. Move second chair to Man Cave
6. Box up fabric
7. Put DH stuff in old fabric drawer
8. DS work on religious ed
9. DS work on study island math
10. Paint furniture

10 Things In 10 Days

At Sit, Relax and Read there is a task completion party going on and it is right up my alley.  I find that if I have lists, things get done.  If I don't have lists, I forget what needs to be done.  The ten days start today and here is my list.  I also have an additional list of ten to do as well.  That is written in a separate post.  Most of what I am doing are not things that require a lot of time, they are just things that I really need to do.

1. Clean and fill pots for new seedlings.
2. Finish covering garden plot with cardboard.
3. Start DS room redo.
4. Take old magazines to recycling center
5. Pay bills
6. Talk to DH about what I can do to speed along the 58 gallon tank change out.
7. Make menu plan
8. Put files in filing cabinet
9. Put string dividers between plants in garden
10. Stake pepper and squash plants

DS Room To Do

1. Strip wallpaper  We used a mixture of warm water, dish soap and vinegar and the paper peeled off very easily.  
2. Choose wall color   He is leaning towards a red-brown color, final decision not made yet.
3. Choose carpet tiles - We chose rugs instead ($90 on clearance)
4. Buy roll of paper
5. Buy Glue
6. Buy Paint brushes
7. Buy floor poly
8. Buy wood fill
9. Fill in seams with wood fill
10. Pull off trim pieces
11. Paint walls
12. Paint trim
13. Apply floor treatment
14. Reattach trim pieces
15. Hang curtains
16. Move in bed and other furniture
17. Decorate walls.
18. Make rug out of purchased carpet tiles
19. Ta Da!

10 Things I Will Do via Notes from a Master Gardener

1. Practice eating what’s in season locally. This will get your family used to eating seasonal produce, and, therefore, what you can grow in your own garden.
2.  Keep a bucket filled with sand and a bit of motor oil mixed in to clean off dirty gardening tools.
3. Solarize your garden area to get rid of weeds a few weeks before planting season. Clear out weeds or scalp mow your garden beds. Moisten the ground well, and cover with a large sheet of clear plastic. Weight the plastic down around the edges with rocks or bricks. Weed seeds will germinate, but the heat will kill them. Leave the plastic sheet on for 6-8 weeks. This will reduce the rate of weed seed germination by 60-80%.
4. A wire mesh trash can is good for sifting compost.
5. Mail order companies are best when it comes to buying seeds because they store their seeds in optimal conditions.
6. Never work the soil when it is wet or very dry and have your soil tested so you will know what additives it needs.
7. Transplant when it’s either a cloudy day or at dusk.
8. Plan your garden so you’re planting for a staggered harvest. Otherwise, you may be harvesting tons of zucchini, for example, during a single week and then have to wait several more weeks for another zucchini harvest.
9. Don’t water at night, and be sure to water the soil, not the leaves..
10.  Use soapy water to get rid of many types of pests. (Don’t use a soap that contains citrus oils/ingredients.) Planting marigolds in the vegetable garden is another way to deter pests.

Groupon: $20 Old Navy Voucher Only $10 (It’s Back!)

Oh my goodness, it’s back!!! Groupon is offering a $20 Old Navy voucher for only $10! This voucher can be used at any in-store Old Navy location nationwide. Plus you can use it on sale items too!

Here’s how to order:

• Sign up for a FREE Groupon account.
• Once registered, head over to the Old Navy offer through this direct link.
• Click “Buy” and proceed to checkout. Once the deal closes Groupon will e-mail you a voucher to print out & take to the store.

Fine Print: Limit 1 per person • Purchase of Groupon may take up to 48 hours to process • Expires July 30, 2011 • Valid on purchase of $20 or more through 7/30/2011 at Old Navy Stores only.

Roasted Vegetables

Roasting vegetables in olive oil and garlic gives them a delicious depth of flavor. And this recipe is amazingly easy to prepare. Use broccoli, cauliflower, and red pepper, but you could add onion, beans, peas, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, squash, or tomatoes. Anything that is growing in your garden is a great candidate for roasting.

Oven roasting does involve heating the oven.

Roasted vegetables are delicious cold or at room temperature. They make a great side dish, but are also delicious stirred into pasta salads or topping simply dressed greens.

Roasted Vegetables

chopped vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, and bell pepper
enough olive oil to coat, about 1 to 2 Tablespoons
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 400°.

In a 9×13 inch baking sheet, combine the vegetables, olive oil, and garlic. Toss to coat. Season generously with the salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown around the edges.

Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

DRESSED UP BROCOLI

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a microwave-and broiler-safe 1-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over broccoli. Broil for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Tips to Finding and Using a Tailor

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1) Find tailors with high review ratings in your city. Search local review websites like yelp andcitysearch for "tailor" and "alterations". Extra points if there are positive reviews from other petite women. This is how I found my last favorite tailor in Los Angeles.

2) Ask other women. Know any perfectly tailored and well dressed women? Chances are these chic ladies have a fabulous tailor helping them out. This also works for impeccably dressed men. There's also a thread in the Alterations Needed Forum dedicated to tailor recommendations!

3) Look for tailors that advertise as specializing in custom menswear. Tailors knowledgeable in menswear tailoring should be able to handle your most difficult of alterations, no sweat. (tip courtesy of The Pocket Stylist by Kendall Farr)

4) Ask high end boutiques and clothing stores where they send their clients for tailoring.Most of these stores have a reputation to keep, so will work with the best of the best.

5) Skip the dry cleaner tailor. Unless all you need done is a simple pant hem, these tailors aren't as skilled as one who has their own shop.

6) Skip the department store tailors. They are often in a hurry, inundated with items, and disinterested. They won't take the special care with your garment a privately owned tailor shop will take. (Of course, there are exceptions. I've heard of ladies requesting specific tailors at department stores likeNordstrom that they know for a fact do a good job. I've never had such luck).

7) Ask to see a piece of their work. This is a good idea if you have lots of complicated alterations or expensive garments. Make sure the stitches look good, garment looks symmetrical, and that it doesn't look obviously altered. If a tailor shows you a hacked, misshaped piece of work, run away quickly!

8) Bring an easy, starter piece to be altered before you bring out the really expensive or complicated ones. Things like a pair of jeans that needs hemming or the waist taken in is good. That way, you can get a feel for the tailor's work, before handing over anything of value to get altered.

9) Talk with the tailor, not at them. Tell them what bothers you about the garment and ask them what alterations they think it needs. This way you can get a feel for just how knowledgeable they really are. The mistake I made at first was telling the tailor what I thought the garment needed, and never asking them for advice. They made my alterations, but I was never satisfied. Why you ask? I'm not a tailor! I don't know what a garment needs!

10) Make sure your garments are worth the cost of alterations. Don't spend extra money to get an item altered if it's going to have a short closet life. Avoid altering cheap fabrics or cheaply manufactured items. I've made this mistake, and ended up tossing tops I'd had shortened after only a few washes because they were cheaply made and ended up piling/fading like crazy. Never again! 

Fuel Your Tennis Performance: Nutrition and Hydration for Club Players | sport talk | intosport.com

Fuel Your Tennis Performance: Nutrition and Hydration for Club Players | sport talk | intosport.com