DIY On a Dime

Hey Everyone,

I'm back with another DIY on a Dime. Have you ever wanted a new headboard for your bed? I found this on Pinterest (where I find a lot of stuff). It's a no-sew Tablecloth Bed Canopy.  It's pretty easy if you're handy with a glue gun & you can hang a curtain rod. It looks really good in the pic.

I thought about trying this one myself but it's not really my taste.

I will let you guys in on some of my own DIY projects in the future. But until then, let me know if you like it and please let me know if you try it, I'll post it here. Here's the link: DIY Bed Canopy

10 Things to do Before You Have Kids

I found this article on Facebook.  It's on a  website called Beliefnet.  The writer is speaking to young married couples, she talks about things like joining a Kickball league or going to the Coachella Music Festival.  Basically, enjoy yourself while you're still newlyweds before you bring kids into the equation... because everything changes.  I was surprised by so many negative comments about this piece. The majority of  people were really upset. Some called it ridiculous, selfish, materialistic & un-Christian behavior.  Really?

I happen to agree with the writer.  I mean, you don't have to do everything on the list (if that's not your particular taste) but you get the picture.  My husband & I were married for five years before we decided to have children and it was like an extended courtship.  We had dinner & a movie every Friday night, we traveled a lot, we did all the fun stuff we could afford to do.

In my humble opinion it was the best way to go.  Of course, if you have children right away or start the marriage with kids, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.  You can still have fun and enjoy your life. Nobody's denying that. It has been my experience that once you have children there is a mind, body & soul paradigm shift,  as it should be.  And if you're not ready for that, I don't think it's wrong to take advantage of being somewhat carefree.

And for the record, we now have three beautiful children who have blessed our lives immeasurably and we thank God for them.  I wouldn't go back and change a thing.  What say you?

Click here to read the article: 10 Things to do Before You Have Kids

What is Beautiful?

I came across this video while scrolling through Facebook, it's on a website called Upworthy. This is one of the most interesting videos I've seen in a long time. Of course it appeals to me because if features sculpting.


This proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. As an artist, there is no other way to describe the finished products other than "works of art."  When you change the way you look at things, you'll be amazed at what you see.


Take a look and watch it all the way to the end. Let me know what you think. Here's the link: www.upworthy.com

DIY On a Dime

Hey Everybody!

I've been gone for a minute but I'm back. And I'm starting a new thing, I'm going to start doing themed blogs... and this is my first one! This one is called "DIY On a Dime" because those who know me, know that I'm the DIY Queen and I like to save as much as possible.

So now, when I find something great to share I'll do it under this title.  My first find is Homemade Febreze.  If you're like me, you need Febreze around the house (I have 3 kids) and it's a little pricey. I stumbled upon this one on Pinterest. I'ts on a blog called "Life. Family. Love."

I'm definitely gonna try it out. You should try it too & let me know how you like it.

Here's the link: "Love. Family. Life." Blog

10 Ways to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals

As an entrepreneur, you have to make your own way.  You have to do all the work, you have to "wear all the hats" and if anyone's going to encourage you... well, most of the time you have to do that too.

Needless to say, it's not always easy to stay motivated.  One thing that really works for me is to talk to other entrepreneurs. They know exactly what I'm going through.

You may be reading this, thinking... "I'm not an entrepreneur."  I know.

That's why I suggest you read this post that I found:

"10 Ways to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals."  written by Kara Stout on the blog 'Girls Guide To.'  If you need a few tips to keep you going, this should help.

"Miss Lady"

I know you're wondering what this post is all about.  Well, I'm glad you asked & feel free to share this one with a girl or a mom who may need to read it.   That's the way guys used to try to get your attention.  "Hey, hey, Miss Lady... let me talk to you for a minute."  Do they still say that? Okay, let's get back to the topic.

I see so many young girls (under 18) wearing extremely tight or 'barely there' clothing. Many of them are, let's say 'not a perfect size 6' and their flesh is spilling out over the top of their blouse & out of their jeans.  But they just wiggle & jiggle around with a wide grin on their face.  They have no idea how they really look and the reason they're smiling is because they get a lot of attention from young guys, grown men & basically everyone.  They don't know that it's not because they're so cute; it's because they are serving it up on a platter. Where are their mothers? I wish they knew that they don't have to do anything extra to get noticed by the right type of guy.

Some girls do know exactly what they're doing. But here's something every girl may not understand: men really don't discriminate when it comes to bare skin. They don't care what your face looks like, they don't care what's inside your head. If you're showing flesh, they're looking. And a lot of them will make a move. And why not? You're inviting the attention you get. It's just that some girls don't recognize inappropriate attention.

There are a few who get angry when a guy says something indecent. But listen, Miss Lady, if you're not that kind of girl... then cover yourself up.  I heard an older minister say, "If you're not selling anything, you ought not to be advertising it."

[stepping down from my soap box] I had to get that off my chest. You may return to your regularly scheduled activities.

HOT TOPIC: Scandalous

Who isn't watching ABC's "Scandal" these days?  I watch it. It's very entertaining, suspenseful & well written... it's a good show.  So much is being said & written about the show lately.  For those of you who don't know: It's a political drama, the two main characters are Olivia Pope & President Fitzgerald Grant. Olivia owns a crisis management firm and is a former member of the President's campaign staff.  Oh and by the way, she just happens to be having an affair with the POTUS... and he's married w/children & one on the way.

I've read where some women feel that the affair makes Olivia the most powerful woman in the world because she has the closest "relationship" with the president.  Some people say Christians shouldn't even watch the show.  I've also read that black men don't appreciate the "Jefferson/Hemings" connotation. This show has become very controversial.

Here's my take on it: First of all, let me state for the record, I generally don't root for the 'home-wrecker'. Which is why I'm not the least bit interested in the affair. I can't help but identify with the wife.  Even if she is a shrew, he is still her husband & the father of her children.  I watch for the plot twists, the colorful characters & I like to see how Pope & Assoc. get their clients out of their sticky situations.

Some women are hoping Fitz leaves his wife for Olivia. What about you?  Do you watch because of the torrid liaison?  Do you love it or hate it?  Do you watch at all?

One way you can tell if something good, is that it gets people talking.  Like I said, it's a good show. Shonda Rhimes is on her game.