Dare to Share #428

It is Friday night, and you know what that means..

It is time to Dare to Share!! 

Have you noticed that the summer seems to be going by faster and faster. School for us is supposed to start in three weeks, but as of right now things are still up in the air. We have a plan in place, but many districts are deciding to at least start online.   How is school happening where you live?  

Did you see that I shared my Dollar Tree Fun Finds this week?  I have been starting to find many cool fall and Halloween items that I will be sharing soon too.  If you love to craft or decorate, be sure to check out what the Dollar Tree has to offer. 

Well it is getting to be that time.. It is time to get this party started.. Link up and HAVE FUN!! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Read More »

July Dollar Tree Fun Finds

I know it has been a few weeks since I had a new post.  I have actually had a few of these finds for a couple of weeks.  As you know from many of my posts, I love shopping at the Dollar Tree. Every time you go, there is something new, and you never know what fun item you are going to find.  I bought these items in the last month, and many of them you can still find at the Dollar Tree. (My cute letter board I found at Aldi. I actually have a couple different kinds and hope to use them in my posts.  

One thing that I really like about the Dollar Tree is all the different types and styles of tote bags they offer.  This one just screams summer by the beach to me.  

A very exciting thing happened in most Dollar Trees this summer, they got expanded craft sections with many new craft products for only $1.  If you ever need a specific craft item always check the Dollar Tree before the craft store.  Here are some of my favorite craft finds this month.  The extra large rolls of mesh that sell for way more at the craft store, multiple colors of glass paint brush markers, and a retractable tube holder that extends to 14.5 inches. 

i

If you ever seen unusual party items, grab them when you see them.  A lot of times they will not be in stock long and are special buys sent from other stores. Some of my finds include a birdhouse centerpiece, a beach party photo back drop that is 50 in by 72 in, butterfly paper lanterns, and an EK tools curvy cutter.

Even though many schools are not sure if they are going back to in person teaching,  there are so many cute supplies available.  The 2020-2021 planner is the one I had last year that I kept in my work bag and kept track of all my sub jobs. It is the perfect size, and each day has a lot of space to write on.  Of course I love the puppy notebook.  I don't even really need another notebook, but I could not pass up the cute face. I also loved the colors of the heart folder.  They have many fun and original comp notebooks in stock as well.

I was really excited about my kid fun finds. In the Glow Art box is a mini LITE BRIGHT.  It is about 2 in by 2 in a bag of colorful mini lights.  Right above it in the picture is a mini LED projector light.  I have not tried it yet, but it projects stars on the ceiling.  The space unicorn and google eye unicorn stickers would make a great gift for the unicorn lover in your life. 

While the calendar says July for another day, the Dollar Tree is already stocking for fall.   They have so many cute fall and Halloween items already on the shelves.  I am so excited about what I have found so far, which I will be sharing with you shortly, along with some fall craft projects. 

Read More »

Dare to Share #427

It is Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time to Dare to Share! 

Do you remember back in February when I shared a pic of  puppies, and told you that I helped a friend pick out a sweet fluffball from a pile of pups?  I am visiting them this week, and I thought you would like to see an updated pic.  She is now 7 months old and a good sized dog.  She is full of energy, but a total sweetheart.  

I have also made some more progress on my custom paint 

by numbers set by Winnie's Picks.  This photo was taken about a week ago, and even more of cat has been completed. I am very happy with how cool it is turning out. 

I have been working on a new post that will be posting in the next few days.  I have been finding so many fun news items at the Dollar Tree that I want to share,  so you can possibly find them at your local store as well.  If you are wondering about the letter board, that is one of my Aldi Fun Finds that was one of last weeks special buys.  

Well it looks to be about that time.  Time to get this party started.  Link up and HAVE FUN!  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Read More »

Dare to Share #426

It is Saturday, and you know what that means.. 

It is time to Dare to Share! 

I did not forget about the party, I was just away from my computer last night.  Do you remember when I used to go dancing every Friday night before the Covid shut down.  Well last night, a small group of friends who went to the dance had a social distanced reunion. While it was definitely not like the dance, we were able to sit in a circle and catch up outside in the backyard. It was the first time, we had seen each other in 4 months. It was a lot fun, and definitely needed. 

So this party is a little bit late to get started, but better late than never.  Let's get this party started! 

Link up and HAVE FUN!! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Read More »

Dare to Share #425

It is Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time to Dare to Share! 

I have a lot to share with you this week. After working on my friend's house for several weeks, we have finally got the work almost done.  Last Saturday was the last official day of the estate sale. We sold a handful of things during the week too, because of the internet.  Overall it was a success.  We also were able to get everything put together inside the house for it's official open house on the 5th.  The night of the 4th my friend, her son, another friend on the lake and myself spent the last evening at the house on the deck enjoying the beautiful view and a bonfire. 

It was a bittersweet unofficial goodbye. There may have a been a few tears shed.  The moon was breathtaking that night (my photo does not do it justice) and there were fireworks all around the lake.  It was so peaceful that night sitting by the fire, eating smores, and taking everything in.  The open house was a success as well. She had several people visit, and has also had 9 or 10 showing this week.  We are not quite done at the house just yet.  This weekend we need to go back and box up everything from the sale that is being donated to charity before the truck comes to pick things up.  The last few days I have been taking it easy.  Temps where I live have been in the mid 90s with a heat index feeling like 100.  I have a harder time breathing when its extra hot and humid, so I tried to stay cool and rested indoors.  I also had the chance to start a new project that has been in the works for awhile.  

I have been asked by Winnie's Picks to try a custom paint by number set.  I chose a picture of my cat Milo who died a few years ago and it still missed.  Since I have been so busy with helping my friend, it is taken me a bit to get started.  So far I really like it.  I just started yesterday and doing a section at a time so I do not accidentally smear the paint.  I will be sharing my progress and a review in the coming weeks, and based on what I have seen so far it will be a GOOD review post.  

Well it looks to be about that time again, time to get the party started.   Link up and HAVE FUN! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Read More »

Dare to Share #424

It is Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time to Dare to Share! 

Happy 4th of July!  

Well we are in the final stretch for the move of my friend.  This week we worked very hard to get everything organized and set up for an estate/moving sale in 90 degree plus heat.  It has been a lot of work and the sale has been going on for the last few days.  We have decided to open at least part of the day tomorrow since we are on a very busy lake were there will be a lot of traffic.  Then we have to box everything up and make sure the property is ready for an open house that will be this Sunday.   Afterwards we will spend our last 4th of July watching fireworks over the water. It will definitely be a bittersweet holiday.  She has had several people stop by during the sale to say they were interested in the house and hope to come to the open house.  To say we are beyond tired is an understatement but it has been worth it.  Since I really need to get some sleep for our big day tomorrow, I need to get this party started.  

I hope everyone has a great 4th of July holiday.. BE SAFE and HAVE FUN !! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Read More »