Momma's Home Improvement

Although I forgot to snap before and after pictures, I am quite proud of my do-it-yourself Memorial Day Weekend.

• First I found a cute little TV armoire at Sanchez Flea Market of I-35 South in Oak Cliff. I paid a wopping $10 bucks for it and got my Un-husband* to haul it back to my house for free.


• Next I went to Home Depot and spent $25 on spray primer and three cans of "Oregano" Painters Touch Spray Paint, safety mask, masking tape or and a wire brush (tell you about that in a minute).


• The armoire came with cute little glass paned doors so I took them off first and covered the glass and primered and then painted them.


• Finally, I got to the big guy. It took the whole can of primer and finally I started coating it with the "Oregano" spray paint. I chose that color because my couch is a deep sage and my chair is sage and maroonish plaid.
  
• One of the front slats was loose on the armoire so after it was completely dry, I lugged it back into my living room and glued the slat back on, fixed the little doors on perfectly and set up my TV and movies inside of my made over armoire and it looks perfect! See pictures below!

* Un-husband - a male friend who acts as a father figure to your child, does chores and runs errands just like a husband would.

LATER THAT DAY...

• I finally finished my lawn chairs...their totally old school, metal and will burn your buns in the summer time. They were passed on from my step-Mom to me. She received them in 1988 from her Uncle Finn (and they were old then!)



• Of course I didn't get before pictures of the chairs either, but I have after. I used Rusto-something from Home Depot and sprayed them a deep green. I also, repainted the top of a little table I got from Wal-mart a couple of years ago.




• To cushion the seat I grabbed a pair of paisley chair pads out of the garden center at Wally World along with a medium sized clay pot to finally deposited my 'tangerine' seed that I've been growing in a zip lock bag for a month or so.

• The cherry on top is the brand new patio cover my step mom was obsessing over in church and finally went and bought from Linen and Things (who is going out of business!!)!! HAHA! it all looks great! Blessings!

What a great kid!!

Hey Moms,

I was watching the TODAY show and they highlighted a young African-American teenager who has created a million dollar business! Check out this snippet from her website - http://www.edenbodyworks.com/

Jasmine Lawrence "Young and Doing It "Teen EntrepreneurWhile the average teenager is earning money babysitting, this young CEO is establishing distribution channels and negotiating prices with suppliers. Starting at only 13 years of age, Jasmine Lawrence, President and CEO of EDEN BodyWorks is on the road to success. With the drive and determination of a seasoned CEO she is strategically making her mark. EDEN BodyWorks was driven from Jasmine�s own need for a natural hair care solution. Devastated by the harsh chemical products, Jasmine sought to develop unique products that were all natural and really worked. Unlike most products that are cosmetic in nature, her mission was to develop hair care products that actually deliver their promises.

She been featured on Oprah, Montel and ABC's Nightline as well. What a force she is! I am always on the lookout for new and natural solutions for my dreads so I am definitely supporting this young lady.

Applause, applause, applause!

Does your Tupperware look like this...?

Yikes! Do yourself a favor and click the link below:

http://my2.tupperware.com/tup-html/K/kmartatum-bio.html

There you will find new and innovative ways to

• store food
• pack lunches
• and more.

I'm ordering this for my little Disney Car's fan:

OneSole: One Great Idea!

Thanks to my friend Tracie...I have found the coolest fashion trend. Check it out!

Change your Style in a snap!

http://www.onesole.com/soles.htm

Dallas Puppet Theater: Great Performances!

The Dallas Puppet Theater presents two original musical stories about the importance of character.

The Princess and the Pea is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a winsome princess, a snooty queen, a stormy night, and an almost impossible test. Large, beautifully designed hand and rod puppets combine with an original musical score to add fun and the Dallas Puppet Theater's trademark flair to this story.

Also on the double bill, history's most famous race in the tale of the Tortoise and the Hare. Fast and furious may have the flash, but will it get the job done? Find out in this short but exciting telling of Aesop's famous story.

All performances are in the AT&T Auditorium at the Women's Museum, an Institute for the Future, located in Fair Park. For reservations, please call the Dallas Puppet Theater (not the museum) at (214) 515-0004 ext 4, or visit online at www.puppetry.org

The Dallas Puppet Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the performing, visual and creative art of puppetry. Summer shows coming up include the musical Rumpelstiltskin in June and the story of Rapunzel! in July.

Dallas Puppet Theater, Inc.
3905 Main St
Dallas, TX 75226-1229
(214) 515-0004 ext 3

your best source for family entertainment for over 20 years!

Princess and the Pea! beginning May 9, 2008 through May 25, 2008 in the AT&T Auditorium at the Women's Museum: an Institute for the Future.
show times at 11 AM Fridays, 11 AM and 2 PM Saturdays, and 2 PM Sundays. Tickets $6 children 2-16, $7 adults

Food or Gas...When did it come to this!

I’ve always used coupons to save a little bit here and there. But lately, I have become coupon obsessed. I clip and cut like a mad woman hoping to save on my grocery bill so I can have money left over for gas.
So far my greatest coupon adventure was at Kroger, my bill was over $100, but after a stack of coupons, it dropped to $78! WOW! It was almost orgasmic (indication that I NEED a date---soon)
So tell me mom’s what are your money saving strategies during this sky high gas price days!