10 quick clean up tips to make housework no big deal - A Fresh Start on a Budget

Are you feeling the stress of the Holidays? Cleaning for guest? Family from out of town. Thinking of a budget? How do you spend money on the holidays? Do you use credit cards? No gift giving? Make home made gifts?

Here are some ideas for the budget conscience & clean up tips:

                         10 quick clean up tips to make housework no big deal - A Fresh Start on a Budget



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via The Finance Girl

 

If You're On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake

   Great article written by our Pastor Dr. Jim Garlow at Skyline Church, San Diego, CA. It is an amazing, articulate and thought out article.  It has reached over a million views. I want to help spread the word.  

 Click here:   If You're On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake. 

The Welcome Mat from Target

A few months back I attended an amazing Women's Retreat at the Pine Valley Bible Center. It was an unforgettable experience. I actually took home a few of my coloring projects. Couldn't remember the last time I colored let alone colored in a group setting.  
Well, yesterday at Target I found the perfect decor to match. A floor mat for just $9.08! Love a bargain!
Look! Sweet, right? Now to decorate to bring this theme together. The creative juices are flowing. What project are you working on?   

It's so FUN to make cards and swap them with other card makers! via Free Vintage Digi Stamps

via FREE VINTAGE DIGI STAMPS

It's so FUN to make cards and swap them with other card makers!

How do you sign-up? Just mail your cards or drop them off at The Paper Collage store if you are local to the Phoenix, AZ area. There is no cost to participate.

The theme this month is: Victorian

What is your interpretation of Victorian? Classic, romantic, frilly, lots of lace, vintage, etc.

Create SIX themed cards {the same or all different} and drop them off by the deadline {Wednesday, August 31st}. You will receive FIVE cards back {swapped & mailed out on Tuesday, Sept. 6th} - one of your cards will be donated to a non-profit charity/organization who will LOVE and cherish your card forever! ♥

Size doesn't matter...you can make an A2 or A6, ANY size! Be sure to include an envelope with each card too!

Your cards can be stamped, embossed, colored, layered, artsy, cute, whimsy, mixed media-style, or apply any technique you can think of! Be sure to include at least TWO layers {including the card base} and at least ONE embellishment.

Place them in a clear baggie with your name written on the baggie and drop them off or mail them to The Paper Collage {address below}. You can pick-up your swap anytime after Tuesday, Sept. 6th.

If you are out of the area, you can still participate! You can mail in your cards and include a self-addressed stamped mailer with the same amount of postage. It's FUN to receive HAPPY MAIL!

IF you are mailing them: 
The Paper Collage Victorian Card Swap
13576 W. Camino Del Sol, #4 
Sun City West, AZ 85375

We can't wait to see your FABULOUS creations!

Gluten Free A-Z : Tomatillo Guacamole for a fabulous Party Dip

Gluten Free A-Z : Tomatillo Guacamole for a fabulous Party Dip: Do you like guacamole? You will love  this tomatillo guacamole just as much.



Check out these pictures & recipe  than visit Gluten Free with Judee

 

 

Ingredients: 

2-3 medium tomatillos ( tomatillos are on the small side) 

2 medium Hass type avocados, peeled and quartered

juice of 1/2 fresh lemon ( about 1/4 cup of juice) 

3 large sprigs of parsley

2 scallions stems , chopped
Salt and cracked pepper to taste ( I used a little Himalayan pink salt)  

optional: 1 teaspoon of cumin ( I used it and thought it needed it -but if you don't like cumin omit it) 

Directions: 

Place all of the ingredients in the food processor . Turn on 2-3 burts ( on off, on off, on off) until slightly blended. Serve with gluten free crackers, celery sticks, or slices of tomatillo

 

RESER FINE FOODS -HATCH GREEN CHILE MACARONI & CHEESE -YUMMY!

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Ok, just had lunch here at AceSelf Storage -Rancho . I decided to warm up a frozen  Hatch Green  Chile  Macaroni  & Cheese. Its part of their Sensational Sides and ready in just 4 minutes! It's basically a meal for me. It was absolutely delicious! I even had to post about it on my Face Book Page!

Wanted to research the company and found great things. Here's  and Insert from the website.

Reser’s is proud to be part of the extended American family. More than sixty years after “Grandma Reser” perfected her world-famous potato salad in a rural farmhouse kitchen, we now make a variety of sides, salads, ‘slaws, desserts and comfort food classics.
The company’s leading brands include Reser's American Classics™ deli salads, Reser's Sensational Sides™ side dishes, Baja Café® and Don Pancho Mexican Foods, Main St. Bistro baked sides and dinners, and Stonemill Kitchens® gourmet dips.  And to keep things fresh and exciting, we’ve expanded our culinary line-up and now offer a variety fresh-cut fruits and veggies.
As a third-generation family company, Reser’s employs more than 3,000 people at nearly 20 facilities in the United States and Mexico.  We recently added a tortilla plant in Halifax, North Carolina and a distribution center in Topeka, Kansas.  Be sure to visit our news room for our latest updates.
We work as one big family in order to create easy, delicious snacks and meals that will bring your family together around the table.  So, whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, an elegant party appetizer, or hearty sides for your next picnic or backyard BBQ, let us help you serve up something delicious.

Here is their Resers Face Book Page

Let me know if you have a favorite Resers Product!

 

Goals for August 2016 - A Fresh Start on a Budget

via Goals for August 2016 - A Fresh Start on a Budget

                              

Meet Karissa She has an amazingly motivating blog. Visit her at "A Fresh Start on a Budget"

You will definitely get pumped for August. We are a week in ,its not too late.

What are your goals for August?

 

Kevin Conover's Educate for Life & Go Fund Me Page GUHSB 2016

Click here to visit THE GOFUND ME PAGE & DONATE Any amount is appreciated ! Thank you so much!

Click here to visit Kevin's EDUCATE FOR LIFE PAGE Check out  Kevin's amazing education Ministry.

 

Elevate Super Foods - Spinach Pow Salad

 Had a Elevate Super Foods - Spinach Pow Salad the other day and it was amazing.

Ok, so I used up all my Weight Watcher points, yet it was so worth it!

It felt super healthy. People sitting next to me asked about my salad.

 I think I'm going to have to visit Smart and Final more often!

CLICK HERE to visit Elevate Super Foods Facebook Page

via Elevate Super Foods

Have you tried the other flavors? Which is your favorite? 

A Bird. A Plate and Candlestick Holder Ideas -EASY AS 1-2-3

A dear friend, Cindy brought a gift to class. It was wrapped so pretty I almost didn't want to open it!

Cindy explained she saw something similar at a vendor show and knew she could go home and make it.

With a desire, talent and few materials, Cindy made an adorable decoration.

Isn't it beautiful! Love it!

Pinterest has great ideas! Click here

The Homespun Hydrangea Fairy Garden Drawer Upcycle via Sunny Simple Life

 


Visited  The Homespun Hydrangea Fairy Garden Drawer Upcycle


via  Sunny Simple Life

Sue found my camper at a local shop, but you can find a similar one on Amazon here!

Here is what you will need to make your fairy garden in a drawer:– Old drawer
– Drill
– Miniature plants (I love celosia, coleus, dusty miller, and other small scale annuals)
– Stones
– Dirt
– Accessories of choice

Click here to learn more: The Home Spun Hydrangea

Portion Control Weight Loss Tips

The 3 P's
Pray more.  Portion Control. Physically move.
My pretty cups, from The Pioneer Woman Collection   remind me of portion control. It actually helps. Do you have a changed my eating habits tip?

My all so Random Life in Pictures

The clouds over Ace Self Storage 

    Julia at Skyline Church enjoying a lavender steamer from the Skyline Church Cafe. 

 Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst 

Skyline Church Pretties 

More Ace Self Storage 

Worship time 

Closing up Shop at Church 

Julia's Mexicali Missions Trip 2016 

The Cross on the Mountain of Skyline Church

My Apartment Garden 

Thank you for taking a look at my random pictures! 

God Bless!