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If you are a homeowner, you know that there are times when things can feel overwhelming. I myself am experiencing this feeling right now because we have a roof leak cause by hail damage to our roof and I am freaking out over the potential repair costs if our insurance isn’t convinced to foot the bill. I will find out their decision hopefully on Monday, but in the mean time, I want to tell you about the connection between Pfister and Rebuilding Together.
Rebuilding Together is a non-profit organization started over 30 years ago helping low-income homeowners who are in need of major home repairs or modifications. Pfister is a company in the business of plumbing for almost 100 years who has teamed up with Rebuilding Together to help donate $20,000 worth of Pfister faucets to homes in need all across America.
What does this have to do with you & me? Well, as freaked out as I am about the potential cost of my roof repair, imagine how I would feel if I had lost my job, or for some other reason, couldn’t afford to pay my deductible. The weight of that could force me to leave the leak unrepaired which could lead to even bigger problems down the road. This is what is happening to many home owners across our country.
We can help low income homeowners by visiting and “Liking” the Pfister Facebook page or, if you don’t have Facebook, simply visit the Friends of Pfister campaign site and “opt in” to receive their newsletter. Doing ei
ther one of these actions will result in $1 being donated to the cause. It sure doesn’t get any easier than that! So do one, or both, just do it!
So you don’t think I’ve been sitting around doing absolutely nothing, I thought I’d share my latest project, and yes, it is softball related!
Each family is responsible for creating some sort of decoration for one game during the spring season that can be attached to each player’s locker prior to the game. My daughter was very specific this year and said she wanted me to do something that was 3D. So, I searched and searched for ideas, keeping in mind that I was trying to stay relatively inexpensive. After scouring the internet, I decided to create magnetic bottle caps. Once I acquired all of the supplies, this was a pretty simple task!
I purchased a pdf file from an Etsy seller and was able to add player names so each magnet is personalized. Here are a few photos of what I did.
After printing the sheet of personalized softballs off my printer using card stock, I used a 1 inch circle paper punch to cut them. Then, using double sided tape, I secured them to the inside of the bottle cap in which, I had used a black Sharpie around the outer edge to create a “framed” look.
After securing the softball to the inside of the bottle cap, I topped it off with a clear plastic self adhesive circle. This makes the artwork stand out and gives it a more finished look. I also attached a strong magnet to the back.
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The weather has definitely changed and Spring has certainly arrived here in North Texas. In fact, is was so nice out the other day that when I got off work I headed out into the front yard and planted flowers along our front walk. Now that’s something I hadn’t done in a couple of years!
While I haven’t actually planted anything in the last couple of years, one thing I vividly remembered was how terrible our soil is. Seriously, it’s like someone laid down a layer of thick nasty clay and though plants & flowers should be able to grow in it. Well, I can tell you for sure that nothing willingly grows in this ground! So, while I was shopping for my flowers, I picked up a bag of Expand ‘n Gro™ planting mix.
Expand ‘n Gro™ is a combination of Miracle-Gro® plant food and coconut coir fiber. Coconut coir fiber comes from the husk of the coconut so it’s all natural and work wonders to improve the density of our thick clay soil, making it lighter and easier for plant roots to get the air & water they need for healthy growth. Combine that with Miracle-Gro® plant food and it’s going to give me beautiful healthy flowers that will create a beautiful front walkway, an area that has been so boring because I can’t get anything to grow there!
The facts, Expand ‘n Gro™ will give you up to 3 times the amount of flowers or vegetables that you would get if just planting in your native soil. It will keep the soil healthy for several years, not just one planting season. The plant food will feed your plants for up to 6 months and the all natural fibers from the coconut will help retain up to 50% more water than a basic planting soil. So, less watering, less feeding, and healthy soil now & in the future. This could possibly be the best thing since the invention of the shovel!
Watch the video for more information and be sure to visit the Expand ‘n Gro™ website for a chance to receive a free sample.
My sister actually made something to keep for herself! She’s always so busy creating everything from purses to dresses to quilts, but she either gives them away or sells them. This time, she made something for herself and I think she did a beautiful job. This is her new table topper!
So, my previous post showed you the quilt I finished, now for the final touch, the quilt label.
I found this label on Etsy.com and it was just perfect for the quilt. Shirley, of Embroidery By Shirley did a fabulous job and I am thrilled with the final results. I will be taking the quilt tomorrow and donating it to the high school softball team, where it will be auctioned off and the funds raised donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
