Fancy Bulletin Board

This weekend has been so rainy and yucky, so I decided to get out the craft supplies and get my craft on!

I have come up with this idea for the RV but you could make this for any part of your house!

All you need is a frame, cardboard, hot glue gun with glue, and fabric, push pins and cute jewels

Make sure that the cardboard is big enough to cover the frame and that you have enough fabric to cover the cardboard..hopefully that makes sense! haha

1. Cut the cardboard to fit the frame.

2. Take the fabric and cut to fit the cardboard, with a little bit of a lip coming over the cardboard.

3. Use the hot glue gun to attach the fabric to the cardboard.

4. Then use the hot glue gun to attach the cardboard to the frame

5. Glue the push pins to the jewels of your choice

6. Let sit until dry

Arm workout

Awesome arm workout! 

Arms are one area that I would really like to improve!!! 

Good luck!!

RV Check List

My mother found this check list on Pinterest (our secret obsession) and since I am new to the camping world she thought that this would come in handy! Here is the check list...

  RVing for the first time...

WHAT DO I BRING?

This week we met a delightful young family who had just bought a brand new 29 foot RV and were taking it out for their first weekend ever!   The mom said she really didn't know what she should bring and there was nowhere on the internet that she could find any suggestions.   So, Allison, I write this for you and all the other new RVers out there who are in or will be or hope to be in your shoes some day. 

The first thing you have to remember is that unlike packing a suitcase, you have this "second home" where things can stay.  You don't have to pack and unpack for every trip, especially if you go out on weekends regularly.    Get the basics in your RV and you won't have to worry about rushing at the last minute.  Here's my list and for you more experienced RV'ers out there, please feel free to add your ideas...

TECHNOLOGY
Don't hesitate to bring your computer along.  You may be trying to get away from work or whatever, but have one available for emergencies or to go online with rvdream.com to research your next destination!

cell phone
cell phone charger
computer/iPad/chargers
DVD player/movies

KITCHEN
Silverware
Plates - paper or plastic
cereal bowls - paper or plastic
Coffee cups/plastic drinking glasses
A sharp knife or two
cutting board
garbage bags
can opener
plastic mixing/serving bowls
fry pan/one moderate size covered pot depending on the # of people in family
Tongs
wine opener 
paper towels
kitchen towels
dish detergent
dish rack
sponge 
broom/mop
measuring cups
measuring spoons
All surface windex for glass, counters, messes on the floor etc.
Propane BBQ grill
small propane bottles (or whatever size your grill requires)
We also travel with a crock pot...dinner can cook while you're at the pool!

SPICES/CONDIMENTS
Salt and Pepper
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
Steak sauceOf course, you will need the specific items that are required by the meals you are planning to serve.   ALSO, you may not need, want, or have the room to carry regular sizes of everything you want.  You know those packets of mustard, ketchup, mayo and relish you can find at fast food places, well you can buy those and everything else you can possibly think of at 
http://www.minimus.biz/   You'll find laundry detergent, to parmesan cheese...baby food to coffee...

Our daughter Honey gave us a whole box of different things as a gift.  I bought a couple of cute plastic slide out drawers that fit in a small cupboard and organized them that way.  It frees up space in the refrigerator and you can have a wider variety of items.   You can order as many packets as you want, for pennies.    

BATHROOMShower/pool towels
Scrubbing Bubbles
RV tank deodorizers
Clorox toilet bowl scrubber with disposable pads
"septic safe" toilet paper
shampoo/conditioner
body wash/wash cloth or other
tooth brushes
tooth paste
deodorant
razor/shaving cream 
Advil/Tylenol/Aspirin
sunscreen
bug spray/anti itch cream or spray
Ambisol for a sore tooth
band aids
burn cream
antiseptic wipes
motion sickness pills
hand cream or some kind of lotion
thermometer
Tissues/Kleenex
Pepto Bismol for upset stomach
Aloe Vera for a sunburn
tampons/kotex
eye drops
Any specific medications you are currently taking on a daily basis

Travel prescriptions.  Your doctor can give you a travel prescription in case you stay out longer than expected and need to refill any of your medications.  Most everywhere has a drugstore if not a Target or Walmart that can get you a refill. 

Costco also has some really great FIRST AID KITS that come with everything you need for minor incidents.   Well worth the effort to get one.  Everything you need right there. 

LAUNDRY
Laundry detergent
softner sheets
spot remover
quarters
dirty clothes hamper

JUNK DRAWER
Pens/pencil/markers
deck of cards
extra batteries
rubber bands
a roll of doggie poop bags
twist ties
Flash light
scotch and/or packing tape
hair binders
scissors
pad of paper
matches
map (in case your GPS fails or has a problem connecting)
Superglue
safety pins
extention cords

BEDROOM
Extra set of sheets
extra blankets (depending on the time of year)

TOOLS
Duct tape
work gloves (lots of sharp edges on your rig)
disposable rubber gloves for dumping
hammer
flashlight
WD-40
Extra fuses
water pressure regulator
wheel chocks/jacks/wood or plastic leveling pieces
extra hose
Tire pressure gauge – a good accurate and dependable one
screw drivers (phillips and flathead in a couple of sizes)
wrench
tire changing tools
A few jugs of motor oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid
A few common screws and nuts and bolts can also be lifesavers.
jumper cables
Needle-Nose Pliers
Extra length of connectable dump hose in case the dump is further away than your
regular dump hose

OTHER
Emergency cards for health insurance/vehicle insurance/Identification
Good Sam card
A tarp (if you have space)
Clothing/underwear/swimsuits
leash for your dog
patio mat/welcome mat
rugs
Baskets, boxes and bins for organizing cabinets, closets and exterior basement storage
shelf/drawer liners
Board games
lawn chairs
Electric space heater (saves propane but turn off when you sleep)
outdoor lights for your awning
Hand held pump spray bottle with a 20% bleach/water solution. You need to sanitize the water connection at your campsite before you hook up your water hose.
file folder for warranty papers, repair receipts and records
Folding outdoor table (not every park provides picnic tables)
table lantern
umbrella/plastic disposable rain ponchos
A good book/Kindle

Here is the Website if you would like to go check out more RV ideas! http://nrs.blogtronix.net/RVDREAMRADIO/37508

HAPPY CAMPING!

My favorite Blogs

These are my favorite blogs that I follow... daily!

Brunchatsaks.blogspot.com

She posts about food, fashion, decor, diy, style...basically all of it!

She has some great Gluten free recipes

This is a photo of her recent posting.

Restoredstyle.com

Her blog has some many great how to's, and before and afters!!

I am always looking for a good update for my house so I love this blog.

This is a picture of her bathroom she just remodeled.

Christihill.wordpress.com

Her blog is based around her cancer and Gods healing

Very INSPIRING!!!!

This girl goes to bible study with me and is such a huge blessing.

Cupcakesandcashmere.com

Her blog has great fashion advice! 

She also has recipes, decor and how to's which I love too!

Here is a picture of her recent posting.

Lovetaza.com

This blog is one of my favorites!

I have been following her for quite a few years and can actually say that I have read EVERY post! She has an amazing story/journey and recommend this blog!

This is a photo of her recent post!

Last but not least

mamalaughlin.com

Her blog is focused on her weight loss journey which is amazing! 

She is hilarious and is one of the best writers that I have seen!

This is a photo of her before and after...

you'll be addicted to this blog!

Exciting news!

SO my new and exciting news...

We recently purchased a toy hauler and I am so EXCITED!! It is HUGE and can hold 4 quads easily but is also perfect for going on family camping trips! We already have out first camping trip planned to the beach. I am so excited to take Bodi to the beach for the first time!

I can't wait to post pictures of our first trip!! 

Have a wonderful day!

Concerts!

Over the past month I have been able to do my FAVORITE thing...go to country concerts!!! I have seen four GREAT performances.

My first concert was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle where Hunter Hayes performed! I wouldn't say that he is my favorite but he has a couple good songs and we enjoyed the concert.

The next performance was...

Randy houser

He performed at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma

I love so many of his songs and did not realize how many he has actually written for other artists! Like honky tonk that Toby Keith recorded.

Then Chris Cagle!!!

He also performed at the EQC too!

And then one of the best acoustic performances I have seen in a long time....

Love and Theft!

They performed at the Snoqualmie casino which is SO beautiful!

I think the best part about this concert besides being front row was that we got to meet them afterward which was a blast! 

Obviously the one standing next to me had a little to much whiskey...hahaha

Each of these concerts was such a blast! I can't wait for the next one!

P.S.

I actually took photos at each concert but my Iphone didn't pull through like I would have liked!

April Routine

This is my April Routine that I am trying to follow and thought everyone might like to try it out also! Play catch up since I am posting this a little late.
 Thank you Pinterest for the great inspiration! :D

Let me know what you think!