Back for a second project designed to get the Dallas Galloway running group a little more organized. Last season, our medical supplies were tossed into a box.And our medical supplies were pretty basic: Advil, band aids and a bottle of insect repellent. Hardly as thorough as we would have liked. So after the season ended, […]
Projects
Feeling Crafty – And Organized
We’ve learned a lot after our first season leading the Dallas Galloway marathon/half marathon training program. One thing I learned was that I needed to be a bit more organized with our running supplies. First up: Organizing the piles of training shirts that our runners receive at season kick off. To keep the process simple, […]
On Experiencing a Foundation Repair
Have you ever wondered what getting your foundation repaired looks like? Here’s a glimpse at the process. For reference – We had 21 helical piers installed; two inside and 19 outside. From arrival to departure, the foundation crew was onsite for 6-and-1/2 hours and took a 30 minute lunch break. Most of that time was […]
A State of Mind Project
My friend, Lori, lives in the UK – we were friends before she moved there, we were friends while we all lived there and we’re still friends these many years later. So when I saw that she’d pinned this on Pinterest: Source I knew I’d have to make one and send it to her. I […]
My Little Garden
I’ve killed more plants than I care to count. The only one I seem moderately successful at keeping alive is my ivy – and I’m pretty sure that’s because ivy is notoriously difficult to kill even if you use Roundup. I’ve even killed a cactus. But that’s a story for another day. Anyway, I decided […]
Pinterest Challenge: DIYing the Urban Outfitters Corner Ruffle Duvet
Sigh. I was saving this post for the next Young House Love Pinterest Challenge. Then they announced they were on a break, which has officially become a very looooong break. Sniff – I loved that blog! But I’m all about bucking up and moving forward, so here’s my personal tackle that pinned onto Pinterest project […]
Pinteresting Test: Simple Silver Cleaning
I have a necklace that I love – a silver Coptic cross that was gifted to me during my time in Kenya by an m-family in Ethiopia. It’s unique and every time I wear it I think of both my faith and my time spent in East Africa. Unfortunately, 17 years later the necklace was […]
I Fixed That
It started with a handle that was tough to operate. Then one day, Kelly said, “Well, that’s not good.” That was the day the toilet arm broke. I’m not too proud to admit that we lived without an easily flushable toilet in our master bathroom for more than two weeks. Life happens, you know. Take […]
Truism
While working through clean-the-house-monthly-system, I’ve learned a really important lesson: Tasks aren’t so terrible if you keep up with things. Cleaning the oven? Terrible the first time. Cleaning it a second time two months later? No big deal. I’ve also learned another important lesson: If you cheat, you will regret it later. (I’m looking at you, […]
Just for Fun
For years I’ve enjoyed reading the Young House Love blog. They have a fun writing style and are great at providing practical home improvement lessons. So naturally I was thrilled to see them partner with Target for a line of decorative hooks. I stopped in and picked up this: Then, thanks to strategically placed Command […]