Let's Talk Time Management Vs. Attention span

Since today happens to be errand day, Let's discuss some time management tips for running errands

 1. Have a plan before you run errands.

Start with having a list.  I was terrible about this!  I  zigzag through the city, 

I did not have a plan of action on where I needed to go, I would just go.  

Recently, I started a errand driving Routine & Reward system.

At certain times of the day there is less traffic, more green lights, and DISCOUNTS!

Did you know DONUTS Go on sale at the grocery store bakeries after NOON!

~~ Map it out~~ No Backtracking ~~ Work out your driving in a circle base & save Gas!

**Appointments should be set according to Your sleep cycles!

If you know You are normally up and running at 10am, 

Do not try to kill yourself stressing out trying to get there by 9am. 

Always start your daily schedule at 10am!

*Appointments First,, Banks Second,, Miscellanous running after the important stuff

Then a Quick Donut Pickup on the way Home no later than 3pm!

Find what works for you and then set it as your routine.

2.  Keep Tabby's

(No not the cats, but you can keep those as well)

If you have a routine set, tabbies on the fridge has always been a friendly way for reminding me, first that I am Fabulous, 2nd that I have Things to get accomplished!

Without those reminders, well, let's just say I'd pry forget!

Keeping an ongoing list of the places I need to go, what I need to buy, and what I need to return. 

 The best place to keep this list is in a central location. 

COFFEE Anyone? Well of course! (a tabby is spotted~ Hum I wonder what it says)

I use three magnetic backed list tear sheets that you find at Michaels or Dollar Tree.  

I attach them to the refrigerator, since that is where I keep the left over cake pops!

One page for Groceries/Things to buy.  

With Coupons from the weeks in a baggie (for cross checking stores)

The second one is for Things to do. ( thrifting, blogging, networking, my nails etc)

I also use this list for "random" things I need to remember. (who to call back, etc)

 Last list is places I need to go. (doctors, returns, car washings, dog groomers etc) 

 I Take these Tabbies with me as I'm out running my errands so I can stay on track.

The backs have sticky tabs, so Sticking them on my forehead helps out while I check my rear view mirror as the guy behind me rides my bumper!!

 3. Make it Fun!

Since this is something I only do once a week, I make an event out of it.
I mean Seriously!
This is WHY I buy My Vintage and Chunky Jewelry!

I will dress up cute in one of my favorite sassy outfits.  

Splash on a little makeup and be ready to flash my smile. 

While I am out, I pick up my favorite beverage and treat.

In fact the other day I juggled My McDonalds Iced Coffee & Discount Donuts
While Wearing my Little black Dress, a pair of heels,
I Happen to SCORE BIG TIME
On some Faux Corner Trees for Home Staging!
It was rather Humourous Thinking of what The other shoppers may have Witnessed!
BUT I MADE IT WORK!
Those 6ft tall ficus DO FIT IN A SEDAN!
I did not lose a tree, a heel, the coffee or a donut in the fiasco!

I’m in a great mood while dealing w/ cranky sales people,
Because I know I can come home & Spend some time Blogging about my own adventures!

Wait
What?
Carry on~

~Dawn

Toilet Paper Rolls + Halloween = No Drive by Eggings

I make these and put in my bushes for Halloween

Finally someone Made it look interesting!

Kids see them way before the adults do
Now, Instead of using glow sticks
We can actually buy glow paint!
I think the sticks work better mainly because
When you run out of candy
And those Little Monsters Pull out their Eggs aiming at your house

A simple shoelace tied through the holes & Around the Glow stick
Make Wonderful Necklaces for the evenings Fun

~~No MERE Eggs On MY HAUS!~~~

~Dawn



Score On the Dehydrator! Bananas & Everything I can find!

Well, 

Not everything turns out to be Fabulously Clever! 

 The new to me dehydrator ($1 Score, So I thought)
Sounds like a huge fan blowing for hours which is testing my sanity!!!

Hence TA DA!
After hours and hours of A High vibrating Hum
I got my BANANA CHIPS!

I'm so proud of my little conconction I've even gave them an OFFICIAL NAME!
***Drum Roll Please***
~ Sanity Breaking Dehydrated Banana Chips~
Yes, Yes, But the hum kind of worked like White Noise as

The Roofers banged away doing their job after that last hail producing storm!

 Let's hope the beef jerky goes a little easier.

 I've got to say,
the Menu sign I crafted sure is earning it's Keep around here!
Not to mention This little Lady and her Mad Display dish Upcycles!
You like?
SUPA EASY!

As we are getting closer to Moving day,

I am Pulling out the frozens from the freezer and Dehydrating Everything!
The event should be rather productive & save us money on snacks as we Travel to Texas!

Now where'd I store those Baggies!

~Dawn

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

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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

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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

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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)

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

Put A Stop to the Sock w/ Sarah Noodle

It is 7:25 A.M. and little Sarah Noodle is screaming like a banshee.  She refuses to leave the house unless she can wear her favorite rainbow socks that goes perfect with her brown outfit and black shoes. 

Does this sound like your house?  If so, I've got a quick solution for you!

Head on over to the Dollar Tree or your favorite dollar store and pick up a lingerie bag for every member in your family.  While there, grab a pack of laundry clips. 

With a permanent marker, write each Noodles name or initial on the bag seam or label.  Attach lingerie bag to their laundry basket using the laundry clips. 

Make each Noodle deposit their socks into their bag upon removal.  On laundry day, just toss the zipped bags into the washer.  Once dry, throw a sock matching party.  Each Noodle receives their bag back and matches the socks together.  Not only will Sarah Noodle now have her favorite pair of rainbow socks each time she wants she will enhance her attention span and improve her memory!

~Kelley says
She'd ground the girl for throwing a fit and not having her clothes set out the night before.
I tried to Tell Kelley, sometimes the Socks just end up disappearing.
She told me that If I was to Pick up the socks and put them in the wash as soon as they are taken off
There's less of a chance for them to get lost.

I told her, "Well what do you know?"
She told me, "I know a bratty kid when I see one"
I said "HEY that's my neice your talking about"
She said, "So You are telling me Your last name is Noodle"
I said What? No!
She said What?
I said, Like whatever
She said Yeah

And then we finished labeling Greggs sock bag
(We Luvvels You Gregg)

INTRODUCTION TO : Fabulously Clever!

Hang on to your Coat racks Ladies
Do not Let your other half thrown anything away!
We are setting up our blog now to provide You a bit of Inspiration Of the Ideas
Floating all over the internet & how you can pull them off by reusing OLD Items!
If you are on a budget And clever enough
You are Fabulous!

Our goal is to reduce, reuse, recycle and make a profit
On the items we Remake Using Every day items and sometimes
Not everyday items

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