Workin' Around the House. . .

So I haven't blogged in a long time. . . Here is the reason why: Check out a few of the household projects I've been working on. . .more pictures to come soon!

Here are the before pictures. . .




Here are the after pictures. . .

Changes for 2009

This year's baby steps

I borrowed this, 50 Way to Help the Planet, from Domestic Accident. I like to follow this blog. . . So, take a look at the list and let me know what you are going to do for the planet in 2009. BTW: Leave a comment for a chance to win some blog candy! :o) Will close the contest on January 1. :o)


1. CHANGE YOUR LIGHT
2. TURN OFF COMPUTERS AT NIGHT
3. DON'T RINSE
4. DO NOT PRE-HEAT THE OVEN
5. RECYCLE GLASS
6. DIAPER WITH A CONSCIENCE
Thankfully, not an issue.
7. HANG DRY
8. GO VEGETARIAN ONCE A WEEK, ok willing to try it! :o)
9. WASH IN COLD OR WARMI do wash in hot if there's vomit.
10. USE ONE LESS PAPER NAPKIN- Buying cloth napkins to use. 11. USE BOTH SIDES OF PAPER
12. RECYCLE NEWSPAPER- don't read the paper.
13. WRAP CREATIVELY
I reuse bags, paper, etc. Working to be more creative.
14. RETHINK BOTTLED WATER
Sigg bottles, baby!
15. BAN BATHTIME!Okay, I'm willing to give it up.
16. BRUSH WITHOUT RUNNING- alraedy do that.
17. SHOWER WITH YOUR PARTNER- no partner, wouldn't do that anyway.
18. TAKE A SHORTER SHOWER- maybe I'll buy a timer for this one.
19. PLANT A TREE- looking to purchase some from Arbor Day.
20. USE YOUR CRUISE CONTROL
21. SECOND-HAND DOESN'T MEAN SECOND-BEST
22. BUY LOCAL- plan to start doing that more.
23. ADJUST YOUR THERMOSTAT- doing well with that this year.
24. INVEST IN YOUR OWN COFFEE CUP- not a coffee gal.
25. BATCH ERRANDS- Doing a good job with that. "The Planner!"
26. TURN OFF LIGHTS
27. GREENER LAWN CARE- someone mows my lawn for me. . . That's a blessing!
28. PICNIC WITH A MARKER- will do that on the next picnic
29. RECYCLE OLD CELL PHONES
30. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE- THANK YOU, DAD for all your help!
31. RECYCLE UNWANTED WIRE HANGERS32. RECYCLE ALUMINUM AND GLASS
33. TELECOMMUTE- not able to do that.
34. KEEP YOUR FIREPLACE DAMPER CLOSED
35. CUT DOWN ON JUNK MAIL, working on it since I moved. They found me!
36. CHOOSE MATCHES OVER LIGHTERS
37. LET YOUR FINGERS DO THE WALKING—ONLINE
38. GIVE IT AWAY
39. GO TO A CAR WASH
40. PLASTIC BAGS SUCK
41. FLY WITH AN E-TICKET
42. DOWNLOAD YOUR SOFTWARE
43. STOP YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE
44. SKIP THE COFFEE STIRRER- not a daily coffee gal.
45. FIND A BETTER WAY TO BREAK THE ICE
46. USE COTTON SWABS WITH A PAPERBOARD SPINDLE
47. PAY BILLS ONLINE
48. STOP PAPER BANK STATEMENTS
Haven't done this yet. On my to do list.
49. USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES
50. SHARE!

Around the House. . .

I wanted to share a few images of the blessing I received at my housewarming. Many poeple gave me gift cards to Lowes. Although I had planned to use them to purchase two rockers (which I really still want), but I had enough money to purchase a storm door. I had bought this prior to the accident and the guy came to install it this week. It is neat how Lowe's will send someone with the door, install it, and clean up the area. For those that don't know, I often need to take the dogs out late at night. I tend to take them out the front, without having a storm door, I was leaving my front door open. Now, the dogs are having trouble adjusting. When I open the front door, Molly wants to go on out (without the storm door being open!) It is too cute to watch.
So, thank you to all who gave me gifts at my housewarming!
Eugenia and Kenneth gave me my Flag.
I also have a birdfeeder up now, My Aunt Jan and Uncle Glen gave me the seed. I bought the birdfeeder on sale at Lowes. I am not sure I like where it is, but for now it is going to stay. It's too hard to move stuff around right now. :o) I think the Birds are't as picky as I am.
Finally, here is my yard sign. . . Thanks, Eugenia, for helping me get it right.
I've been lying around again this weekend. I am still having headaches, back pain, ankle pain. Say a prayer that the pain will quickly be resolved and I can resume normal activities. I can see how blessed I am to have friends and family who help me out.