Staying Cool When Your AC Breaks in 95+ Weather

YOU CAN'T!
Sorry, wish I knew. 
The only thing I can suggest is go to a family members house, take a swim, take a cold shower/tub, don't turn on any appliances, don't clean your house (Movement = Hotness) and fans. 
My house currently sounds like an airport right now.
So excuse me I hear the swimming pool calling my name. 
Until next time!

Been there. Pinned it. Did that. | Old Window Picture Frame

Hello everyone! 

Welcome to Been there. Pinned it. Did that. hosted by yours truly. 

I found a old window at a downtown antique shop a couple of months ago for $20.00. What a steal!! I have been looking high and low for an old window everywhere. The ones I have seen they wanted at least $40.00. So even though I didn't have the wall space I had to buy it and I would figure where to put it later. 

 

Step one: I did a clear shellac because my window had weathered already.

Step two: Find a picture you like to print. A friend of mine had once told me she got all of her prints from Staples because they were way cheaper than anywhere else for large prints. Since we don't have a Staple here in town I would've paid $9.99 just in shipping. Before I ordered it online I drove down to our Office Depot where it cost me the same price but I had my picture within one hour. Total cost of the printed picture was $21.00 doll hairs.

Step three: I had seen a couple of pins where they cut the photo out to fit in each and every single panel of the window. Why make things more complicated than they really are. I just taped my picture onto the back of the window.

Step four: Since I didn't have anything to hang the picture by I bought picture hangers from Hobby Lobby. 

($1.99 plus 40% of coupon) 

Step five: Level it out and hang it on your wall. Of course I had to move stuff around to find a spot where I wanted it. 
And there we have it!

Let's Travel the World Together

Hello Friday!   Since there is nothing more exciting than imagining yourself relaxing on a nice vacation on that last hour of work before the weekend.    Here are a few places I dream about being at.  

 

Atlantis, Bahamas  

Cancun, Mexico  

 

Maui, Hawaii  

Kauii, Hawaii  

Chicago, Illinois  

Orlando, Florida  

Boston, Massachusetts  

Tahiti, French Polynesia      Now back to work! Where are some of your dream vacations?  

Baptism Gifts for Teen Girls

Happy Monday! How was your weekend?

 

 Yesterday Damon and I drove up to Fresno, California because my little cousin Lavenia got baptized. I am so proud of the young lady she is becoming. She turned 14 years old this year and oh-em-gee she is going into high school next week. Stop Growing!  I wanted to give her a couple little gifts that will help her walk with the Lord. I thought I would share what I got her.




Not of This World Heart Necklace | Francesca Battistelli If We're Honest CD | Bible Dry Highlighter | Teen to Teen 365 Daily Devotional | Bible Cover | Verse Notebook

 

Been there. Pinned it. Did that. | BFF Long Distances Mugs

Happy Wednesday everyone! Are you getting ready for the weekend? What are your plans this weekend? Today's Been there. Pinned it. Did that. is Best Friend Long Distances Mugs.

This one was quite challenging since I'm artistically handicapped when it comes to drawing, it's by far my favorite one because it's so close to my heart. My cousin, maid of honor and best friend Caitlyn is moving to Boston, Massachusetts. Which is on the other side of the United States from California. 3,006 miles to be exact. I am so proud of her and excited for what the future has in store for her. I will miss her dearly.....teary eyed. Her going away party is this Saturday and I wanted to give her something I put a lot of time and thought into. I found a best friend long distance mug on good ol' Pinterest. (Seriously, what can't you find on Pinterest?)

What you'll need:

2 white coffee mugs (Dollar Tree)

Sharpies (whichever color you prefer)

An oven

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and then teach yourself to draw your state and their state. Warning: Drawing states is NOT an easy task. Actually, I am terrible at it.

I printed out the states I wanted to draw and traced them onto the mugs with eyeliner. I highly recommend this if you are anything like me when it comes to drawing because you can wipe off your mistakes. Unless, you're just ridiculously talented.

Once you have completed drawing your states with eyeliner. Trace the outside of the eyeliner with your sharpie. Allow your markings to dry and use a wet cloth to remove your old eyeliner.

Add whatever final touches you like. I added a quote on the back of my mugs. Stick those puppies in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. When you bake them, it seals the marker into the mugs so you can wash them over and over again.

This way Caitlyn can think of yours truly everyday when she has her morning coffee, you're welcome!

I am so shocked how adorable these turned out. 

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