It's getting spookie out there...

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Dog Days of Summer Swim on....

We had a great Labor Day Weekend!!!!  We spent most of the weekend just relaxing at home since David had spent last week away on a business trip to California.  However, on Sunday we went to my Mama's house for some chillaxin in the pool.  AJ and Tati (my brother and sister in law) showed up with a suprise....GABE!!!! (my brother Boston Terrier)

He ran into Mimi's living room like a bat outta hell.  And I don't think he settled down the entire time he was there.  No bother, we are used to a hyper dog, living with Dixie Lee for almost 14 years gave us good training.

AJ grilled a Tri Tip Roast with veggies for lunch.  OMG was that GOOD!!!!  After letting lunch settle, we jumped in the pool.

Even Gabe went swimming...

This didn't just HAPPEN....it took alot of coaxing to get him in the water.  It was cute...he wanted so bad to be in the pool, esp when Tati got in.  He just wanted to be part of the fun.

 

All that doggie peddling sure took it's toll....

He was worn OUT!!!!

 

Tiffany

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!!

Do you have big plans this Labor Day weekend?

 

Hopefully none of us have to work!!!!

 

 

 

Are you having a cookout?

 

Is he cooking bacon on the grill?  Well, that's one way for me not to smell the house up when I cook bacon!!!!

 

Mr and Mrs Cheese-Ball Cordially Invite you to a Labor Day Cookout!!!!

or maybe a pic nic?

 

 

How about a pic nic at the beach?

 

 

Or just go to the beach to lay around...

 

 

All I know is it is HOT here in Texas so Summer will not be over for a bit.

Whatever your plans I hope you have a great and SAFE weekend. 

 

AND WHERE SUNBLOCK

 

 

Tiffany

 



Homemade Laundry Products

Try Homemade Laundry Products

Front-loading clothes washers are designed to use High Efficiency detergent, which means you can use a lot less per load. (Regular detergent will create too much suds, and prevent proper rinsing.) But beyond detergent, you don't need many of the ancillary products sold for laundry. Here are some low-cost natural alternatives to try:
Stain Removers: Before washing, try soaking the stain with water mixed with Borax, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar, writes Dr. Alan Greene. You'd be wise to be as careful as you would using bleach to avoid discoloration, but you won't have to worry about the unhealthy fumes from chlorine.
Bleach Alternative: Add a half cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle of a medium load of whites, according to Annie B. Bond's Home Enlightenment. Or, try a half cup of Borax.
Fabric Softeners: Add a quarter cup of baking soda to the wash cycle, Greene recommends.
Color Brightener: Toss a capful of vinegar in with the detergent, writes Michael DeJong, author of Clean: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing.
Static Cling: To fight static cling, a quarter cup of white vinegar in the washer should help, Greene says.

Fabric Refresher: In between washes, freshen your clothing with a spritz of dilute vodka. The smell will dissipate, green living expert Brian Clark Howard says, and your clothes will be ready for another day out.

This was found on yahoo.com

Happy Homemaking,
Tiffany

Gettin' All Dolled-Up with a Product Review: Got2Be Volumizing Powder

Oh boy have a got a fun and fabulous product to tell you gals about.  If you like big hair, THIS is the product for YOU. 

Here's the scoop...In this past weeks Smart Source Coupon insert there was a coupon for Got2Be Hair Styling Products.  Now this line has been on the shelves at Walgreen's, CVS, etc for quiet some time but I never gave it much thought.  It is rather pricey for a drugstore hair product being close to $7.00, normal price.  If this was a line of specialty or salon products there would be no problem with the price or even double / triple that price...it is just how the brain THINKS of such things.  With the coupon, a 3.00 off 1 product the price is a little more of a "I want to try this stuff" price....but wait...it gets much better.  Walgreen's has a month long sale of BOGO (buy one get one) FREE...AND you can use a coupon on both the "buy one" and the "get one free"....can ya add that up ladies?  That would make BOTH FREE!!!! and I know we all love FREE!!!!

I bought several of the different varieties as I have quiet a few coupons.  I am planning on trying all of these and posting a short review on each...but today I will start with my FAVORITE (so far).

Here is my before shot (please be kind...LOL)

Pretty flat, huh?

Ok, here is what I did.  I took the little shaker of powder and started sprinkling lightly at the roots.  I started out very easy because I had no idea what the end result would be.  After sprinkling, what I considered "enough" (YMMV) I fluffed my hair and here is the result...

MUCH more volume but rather "fly away" or "I just rolled outta bed from doing something FUN" (a look the Hubbie rather likes but not good to be out and about with).  So I proceeded with my "fixin my hair routine" and came out l this....

It was actually MUCH higher at the crown but the Hubbie said that I looked like Snookie from the Jersey Shore so I tamed it down.  When I woke up the next morning it STILL looked good so I just skipped washing it and went on with my day.  I think the powder absorbs some of the oils.

Since I had quiet a few coupons I went out and bought more of this powder to have in my beauty supple stockpile.  This will definitely be a staple in my routine.

Happy Homemaking,

Tiffany

Happy Valentine's Day

Hope everyone has a very SWEET day!!!!

Happy Homemaking,

Tiffany

Housewife on a Diet AND Couponing for Two: More healthy coupons

As I have said a few times, it IS possible to stock a healthy pantry / kitchen with coupons.  It is not easy but it IS possible.  Here are a few to help you keep your new years resolutions...  Remember, it is only about 3 months (in Texas) from swim suit time.  I WILL be ready...will YOU?






The following are HCG friendly (YMMV, of course) for the different phases of the protocol.  If you are looking for other diet friendly products, check out your chosen brand's facebook or website.  Also, Collin over on Hip2Save is always posting great coupon links.

Peanut Butter and Co. $1.00/1 Peanut Butter is a YMMV on P3
Red Gold Tomatoes (14.5 oz. or larger) $1.25/1  these are great for the P2 Chili
Frank’s RedHot Product .35/1  (use zip 10001) Keep things from getting boring
$0.55 off any So Delicious Dairy Free Product (“like” on Facebook)  This is the company that makes the wonderful Coconut Milk Creamer that a few of us are using.
Nature Made Vitamins up to 10.00 off (plus a great way to remember your vitamins.

Remember to hit your "back" button to print most of these 2 times.  if you have more than one computer, even better!!!!

I know Sprouts has the So Delicious Coconut products and they often have them on sale!!!!

Happy Homemaking,
Tiffany

I find most of my deals thru hip2save.com.  Check it out!!!!