Sept 25th, Dirt Devil Floors & the Oh No You DIDN'T Choir

 I'm half done with all of the floors.

*( Not really my floors but sure as Heck Felt like it)

In 15 Minutes I chose to PICK THIS UP!
The "new-to-me" Dirt Devil Steam mop doesn't make steam,

So,  I'm back to the Swiffer and bleachy water! Which is NEVER disappointing!

Gotta say though, I did get it for a Dollar and though it does not workIt was a SCORE HIGH for me ~ At the time

SUCCESS! (I was Jumping, Hollaring and Hooting! ON THE INSIDE OF COURSE)
 I got It !!  I really got It!!!
Only Spent a Dollar!
 Only a Dollar!~~~while all the chorus  in the back ground sang ~~~
~~~She did it, she reallly did it ~ Uh - Huh - Uh - HUHhhhhhh~~~

( Uh - Huh - Uh - HUHhhhhhh)

What Can I say, Sometimes You Score some,, Some times You lose..
But the excitement of the Find is Always A Thrill!

And by the way
If you know anyone Who can get my floors THAT CLEAN!
Send them ON OVER!
I'm Tired!

~~Dawn

1st day of Fall + Brazil + Cookie Trays = CHORES

Surprise!!I hope everyone is enjoying their first  weekend of fall!

The first EVER Saturday chore list.

Yes, 

I know I am evil.

I've got the house mostly ready for Gregg's return from Brazil. 

Did You know Dollar Tree Has Contests!!

Well this is MY Saturdays Chosen Activity!

I Chose Have some Fun!

I AM SOOO CRAFTING TODAY!

Then,  listing My crafted candy trays on the bay

Dieting and crafting Candy made bowls do NOT go well together

But Hey I heard

Peppermints are good for Heartburn & Has 0 Calories!

SO YEY!

 haha.

~ DAWN

My Pinterest Obsession

Did you know that we have a great Pinterest page?
Follow us and we will follow you back!

http://pinterest.com/FCbyDawn/

TGIF! Vodka & Pledge = Happy Housewife

Here it Is Your Friday's Chore List
Now Mind You, These chore lists are BASICS
They are here to help us Do the basics
To keep up with the Extras Helping Us Never having to do an all at once Deep Cleaning
Because the Extra Basics Will already be taken care of

IN NO WAY are we saying
This is ONLY what you have to do today
We are Saying: This is what should be done ON TOP of what you already have on your plate

On that note
You have 15 Minutes to Spray down the appliances, sink & countertops
And WIPE To a Clean!

Suggested Spray?
I Use A Simple mix of Vodka & Water
Vodka removes any and all oil build up, sticky foods, is a Natural Disinfectant leaves a shine and a Smiling housewife!

I also Love to use Pledge if I have time to go over the countertop again

Leaving a great clean smell and polished look.

You only have 15 Minutes to do this!

Which is rather easy matter of fact after you get all the dishes & trash removed
From the night before.

Dusting,  Well that should be #1 on the list
No sense in doing the countertops and such if all the dust is going to plant itself
Back down where you just spent your last 15 mins!
So remember Common Sense, Speed and Vodka = Happy Housewife

Have a Wonderful Friday Ladies
~ Dawn

Thursday SPA DAY Via Bathroom Chores

IF You start with something that Looks Like this

You will NOT get a SPA DAY THIS WEEK!

This episode Calls for The DEEP CLEANING HELP YOU HIRE!

For $20 You can Get an HOUR of deep cleaning by Most anyone Looking

For some extra Money

I Would SO Pay $20 for an HOUR of work To

Clean this Mess

So I can Get to this "SPA DAY" Dawn Talks About ~

(Just saying)

So if you are starting with this,,

You do not get to play today!

We are NOT starting out with this...

Imagine This as Being already done in order to use this list

~~~~~~~~~~~~

One of my FAVORITE CHORE Day's of the week!

BATHROOMS!

Did You say ... SPA DAY?

It Could Be ! (Said with an uptone beat)

Imagine

Your Bathing Products All Lined up on a clean Shiny Ledge

Fresh Linens, scented candles

AND YOU!

(Items Needed: Bottle of bleach & water, Bottle of RAINX or other water repelling spray,

A Scrubby (loofah)

Bath products, a Cup, paper towels & your body towel)

While

Taking your Luxuary Bath,

Shave those Mangled Spider nests we call Legs,

Scrub Your skin with Your Scented Crushed Seed or Sugar Soaps.

Relax until the water starts to cool

15 Minutes is Great for a Good meditative Soaking

~~~~~

When you are ready to get out of the Tub

Use your lathered bath rag or loofa and scrub the heck out of the sides of your tub.

Sides and walls.

Let the suds do their job

Pull the drain and turn on the shower to rinse Yourself off

 & the cup to throw water on the walls to remove the suds~

Grab Your bottle of Bleach & water

give the interior a quick spray down

(Prevents Mold, Mildew & hard water stains ~

Use your paper towels to wipe down the ceramic tiles and the faucet

Then Spray again with the Rainx After every use. ~

This actually only takes a few minutes

When You step onto your floor towel

Use it to shuffle across the floor to mop and pick up any loose ends ~

And as You Spend the AfterNoon "Cleaning" the bathroom

Not only will you be refreshed,

 your Presence in that room Will be Known by everyone who visits or uses it Next.

Add a small simple vase of brightly colored flowers

To ad an elegance to any style Spa area

Be Known As THE QUEEN ~

~Dawn (The Queen)

Cleaning My Pipes ~ Hair Clog Build up

My PIPES

Every month or two, I give the pipes a good preventative cleaning 

keeping them clear of grease, oil, & hair clogs. 

OH GOSH WHO HAS THE TIME FOR THAT!

Well Let me tell You 5 minutes of Preventive Efforts = $ SAVED

Remember the Volcano Science Project back in Grade school

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup white vinegar.

 The mixture will foam up. 

Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve fatty acids, 

then pour boiling water down the drain to wash out any clogs.

 ** Remember These tips are for Prevention Only... Will NOT work on drains as shown above ~

That's just Money Down the Drain~

~ Dawn

Dollar Tree Dessert Diva to the Rescue

The Hubby called last minute to say there was a potluck at work tomorrow 

and he wanted some cake pops w/ a Nice Display. You know, something that really stands out and says "I'm the Man" ( :) Luvvels you Greggy)

 Okay....Cake Pops! 

 If anyone of you have ever made these delightful treats you know how time consuming they are.

 I headed on over to the baking cabinet & realize all of my baking & decorating supplies had  been packed away for our move.

YEY!  Dollar Tree, here I come! 

 While I walked the aisles, racking brain trying to figure out how to make these cake pops w/dollar store items. 

 I realized when they had no sticks or treat bags But they had cupcake papers!
And Yellow ones at that!

Yellow Yellow And More Yellow!
Okay It's not Spring, but it is September,
Yellow Would be a good Visual against all the fall dishes!
That's bound to stand out!

LEMON It Will BE!

Infact Let's do this if We are going to do it right!

The OFFICIAL Title of my dollar store Treat Dish for a bunch of Office Personal?

 Lemon Chiffon cake pop truffles w/ Lemon Buttercream center, a white chocolate coating

 and Dusted in a Lemon turbinato sugar. 

 Total cost for this sweet and tart concoction...$7.56. 

(And this was BEFORE I found out Dollar Tree takes COUPONS (ERG))

I was able to produce 24 handmade large cake pop truffles.

 With all that Yellow There is a slight aura & reflection on the backsplash wall!

Won't He be SUPRISED! He'll Pucker with Excitement as he takes his first bite!

Yeah That's right Hubby of mine, I came through Yet again! Under my $10 Budget! HA!

~Dawn

It is Wednesday already???

I really have a case of the mid week blues.  I'm keeping my errand list short and sweet today.  What errands do you dread doing today??

Look out world, I've got my crafting tool belt on!!!