A Little Trickery....

I took this picture of myself.... I know how vain! I was trying to do something with my camera and when no one is home to let me torture for a little bit I use myself!
This picture may look like I went outside in the snow... Nope. Just in my dining room, then messed around on photoshop with it and a Bokeh background that involved the look of snow. It was fun to try. Now I just need my kiddo's to practice some more.

3 gifts of love....

Okay so I'm not much of a Tony Robbins fan, but my husband is and he sent me the link to watch a 3 minute video about love. It was cute and had some great info. So I'm passing it along.
3 gifts of love!
1- Love each other no matter what.
{Put your relationship above any challenges that come your way.}
2-Understand and appreciate each other.
{Honor your differences. Feed each other's heart.}
3-Cultivate Gratitude.
{Express your appreciation & gratitude for your beloved daily.}
"What you give away you get to keep... What you fail to give you lose forever." - his grandma said that.
Here is the link to the video. You'll need to scroll down a ways to see it.
http://love.tonyrobbins.com/

Happy Valentines Day....

From the sweeties at our house to your's Happy Valentines Day!

Make a Valentine out of a Gummie Lifesavers Story Book

This is called the Valentine that was thought about right after Christmas while at Walmart. I found these...Yes that's right they are gummy lifesaver storybooks (For .50 cent's.) These don't expire until July. They have a long shelf life.
I knew I could turn this little box into a small treat for my kids school teachers. This is what I came up with.in the end they turn out to be these....

you will need the following items:
Cardstock... any colors you choose.
(Approx. 3-4 12x12 sheets)
1 12x12 sheed of paper to cover chipboard letters
rub-on's
ribbon
ink to distress
glue dots
cutter
scissors
brads
chipboard letters

The instructions will make one;
Step one: Take a sheet of cardstock and cut it into the following measurements;
2: 5 3/4inch x 2 1/4
(These are the sides)
2: 5 3/4 inch x 3 3/4
(Front & Back)
2: 3 3/4 inch x 2 1/4 inch
(top & bottom)

Step 2:
Distress Ink Sides of cut cardstock

Step 3:
(This is the kind of tricky part...
there is a serrated section of each box. you need to score these with a pair of scissors. I didn't take a picture.)

Step 4:
You will then take the top and bottom pieces and glue them. Place glue on the box and the cardstock. This forms a stronger bond.

Step 5:

Continue with the sides. You will see the serrated section. Before gluing place the cardstock on the side and fold according to the serrated section and then cut the carstock and then glue on.

Step 6:
On the front & Back you will also need to place cardstock on the box and using a ruler draw a line then cut accordingly.
Then, glue on.
Step 7:
Use paper and glue on chipboard letter. distress. Embellish with a brad.
Step 8:
Cut glue dot's and place on box where you'd like to put the ribbon. Place ribbon on top.
Step 9:
Put glue dot on letter and place over the top of
ribbon....
And now you have super cute Valentines for your
Kids School Teachers.

Why Heavenly Father Made Our Bodies.... In BOO-Boo!

Boo-boo told Hubs serious as a heart attack last night....
"I know why Heavenly Father gave us our bodies."
Hubs:"Why?"
Boo Boo:" So that we can wiggle and walk."
He knows exactly what life is all about.

Urban Dictionary

Go to urbandictionary.com, type in your first name, copy and paste this as your status and put the first entry for your name under comments.
autumn - 21 definitions - often known as a season. has a bit of an attitude. drums to her own beat. pretty.
Chris - 85 definitions - A kid who is always up to party and have a good time..... Now isn't that funny?
I saw this on facebook today and thought it quite funny!!!!

what's in a name