Day 34

Hello! Sorry its been a few days. I was in Farmington visiting my family. But Im back. I took today to relax and do nothing because the next 5 days are going to hell. Im going to be packing and cleaning like a mad woman. Im moving to Utah(for those of you trying to figure out what the hell Im talking about) in a matter of 5-6 days depending on how you look at it. And in those days Payne will be spending the majority of his time at work making sure we can afford everything. After we get settled I will be back to my normal blogging. That also means you will see all the projects I have been working on and furniture I will be re working. Thanks for being patient! XOXO Jordan

Day 31

So I am excited to share this little link. I am going to be making this as soon as I can scrounge up the money to make it.

http://newlywedmcgees.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-upholstered-ottoman.html

Thats all today! XOXO

Day 29... Again!

I made delicious cookies today to take to the girls I visit teach. This is what they looked like before I baked them. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!

Yummy Eggless Pumpkin cookies! These are great because they are edible before you bake them! So heres the recipe...

You take a box of white cake mix, 1 15oz can of pumpkin (not the filling but actual pumpkin), 1tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of nutmeg, 1Tbsp of sugar. Mix together in a bowl till completly mixed. Spoon onto a cookie sheet(I sprayed mine with cooking spray just to be sure they wouldnt stick to the pan.) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

Simple as that! I used a cream cheese frosting to frost them with and dusted them with some nutmeg. YAY! Enjoy!

Day 29

So Im going to go all hair stylist on you. I found theses on another blog but felt they were important to share. The one with the baking soda should only be done once a week to clarify the hair...

Homemade Hair Treatments For Damaged Hair 1. Avocado Deep Conditioner Hair Mask- Using 1 small jar of mayonnaise and 1/2 avocado. Mix all ingredients, smooth into head being careful to work it to the ends, Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in and leave on for 20 minutes.

2. Mayonnaise Your Hair - Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair, work in really well, cover your head with a plastic wrap, and let it set for about 15 minutes.

3. Olive Oil Hair Mask - Combine 2 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon olive oil together. Apply thoroughly and then cover with plastic wrap and set for 15 minutes. These beauty tips and treatments are great on any type of hair and safe enough for those with sensitive scalps as well. Homemade Shampoo

4. Baking Soda Hair Cleansing Mud – Mix 1 heaping Tbsp. of Baking Soda and 3-5 drops of essential oils of your choice (lavender, patchouli, rosemary, sweet orange are some of mine:not necessarily all together) with enough water to make a paste. Mix this in the shower. It took a little getting use too, with there being no suds.

5. Natural Chemical Free Shampoo – Use these three ingredients and use as a natural DIY shampoo, ¼ cup distilled water ( deionized water is ok ), ¼ cup liquid castile soap ( I use unscented ), and ½ teaspoon jojoba, grapeseed or other light vegetable oil.

6. Chamomile Fields Shampoo - Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid add the soap flakes. Let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until mixture is well blended. Pour into a bottle. Keep in a dark, cool place.

More Home Remedies For Hair Here are several more tips on homemade treatments for damaged hair over on the Hair Care Tips blog. Drinking a lot of water, to keep the body hydrated and lustrous. Regular use of olive oil, to help control damaged frizzy and dry locks. This remedy can either be used directly on the head, or quantities of it can be increased in a diet. After washing, apply a small amount of silicone serum should be applied to the head, which repairs the damage. Jojoba oil should be applied mainly to the ends to make it softer. This home remedy can work wonders with frizzy and dry locks. Damaged hair should be deep conditioned thoroughly at least once a week.

I like all of these because Ive budgeted out all my spending money on hair stuff. When youre moving you have to pinch pennies somewhere and my hair budget got hit. Heres another little diddy...

By using this simple banana hair mask recipe it will increase the amount of moisture in the hair and help to soften curly hair leaving it full of life and bounce. This is also a very effective treatment to help manage the effects of dandruff as well as relieving an itchy scalp.

2-3 ripe bananas (mashed)

2-3 tablespoons honey

Mix ingredients together and apply to damp hair

Massage each strand, roots, and scalp to ensure complete coverage Cover hair with a shower cap or cling wrap and leave in for approximately 30 minutes Rinse thoroughly then shampoo and condition as normal

I hope this helped yall! XOXO

Day 28

So here it goes... I hated today. I have hated the last week. I hate constantly feeling sick all the time. I feel helpless all the time. I feel bad for Payne because he is working so hard for us to move and its killing me to not be able to stand for very long. Im trying to do all that I can but its next to impossible. I wake up every day hoping to feel just a tiny bit better but its never true. Im up long enough to cook a meal for us but by the time its done Im ready to pass out again. Have I ever mentioned how amazing my husband is? He takes the most amazing care of me. And he puts up with all my issues. He deserves a medal! Husband of the year material right here ladies and gents. I made these cool burgers tonight but I think I should have more to add to them. I am so not in the mood to talk about it. So i guess I will see you loves later...

Day 27

So Im back to laying on the couch and feeling like death again. WHY ME?! I guess its good for you all because I can consistently keep up with my blog. So here is what I am obsessed with today...

http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/12/silver-leaf-dressers.html

Once we get settled in our cute little apartment in Provo I plan on going on a massive craft binge. Im hoping my cute sister in laws want to do some crafting over Thanksgiving weekend. Or atlease help me organize my chaos. I am after all making dinner. LOL! Anyways... This lady has lots of fun ideas and understands the need to craft on a budget. Here she is...

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/

Look what else I just found.

http://twoontwooff.blogspot.com/2012/05/duvet-tutorial-or-make-your-own-damn.html

I think I will have to do this as well. But instead of using buttons, because I HATE BUTTONS, I would use Velcro. Thats it for today yall. XOXO

Day 26

I love Fat Jack. We spend way too much time together. Being sick lately has made us bond alot. Weve discovered that Jack looooooooves Animal Planet... This is him watching it today...

Weve had him for over a year now so he fits right in. Just like Payne he gets mad at me everytime I try to take his picture.

I love it because he has such an attitude. We got Jack to keep me sane when I am home by myself. Im weird about being alone and I have Jack to talk to. And trust me, He talks back. I always try to get videos of him talking and as soon as he hears me turn on the app on my phone he freezes up. He must be camera shy. Also Jack has gotten to the point where hes putting up with me annoying him. The other day I got him tied up in my scarf. Im sure I posted this pic before but it makes me giggle all the time.

Payne refers to him as the Hipster Kitty. Oh something I just learned from Animal Planet... Cats pick up on human traits. Such as talking and our own mannerisms. See Payne I told you Jack was just like you in the fact that all he ever wants to do is sleep. And he wants to snuggle up with me... Which I dont really mind. Do you like cats? I think they can knead their way into anyones heart. MEOW!