Kcup Hookup

I know this isn't a DIY or remodel post, but I wanted to quickly share a website with y'all that has the best deal on kcups - One Cup Connection. They have a wide selection of K-Cups.

Y'all know that I absolutely love my Keurig and use it everyday, as does my hubby - thanks Holly for buying it for me! And I am always hunting for a great deal on kcups. Well, one cup has a super deal going on right now - buy three and get one free...plus free shipping - use coupon code KCUP4! I was happy to take advantage of the coupon code and snatched up four boxes for myself:

These are 24 count boxes, not 18. The grand total for the 4 boxes was $35, which makes the price per kcup about .37 each. Not bad, not bad at all.

*I was not paid or perked for this post. I just wanted to honestly let y'all know about a great deal* And I also want to say that blogger is rebelling against me today and not cooperating when I try to edit - so ignore the bad editing and just look for the coupon code.

Art Trio

With the new bedding in the master, I finally decided it was past time to DIY some art to go above the bed. And with all the materials already on hand, the art was F-R-E-E, which makes it even better. Here are the supplies to make this super-easy 3 piece ensemble:

Canvas, Fabric, Staple Gun, & Scissors

Yes, one of the canvases is previously used. My five year old niece painted it with items from outside. Since I hadn't found a spot for it in the house, I used it for this project. The fabric is only stapled to the wood frame on the back side of the canvas, so it is removable and won't damage the precious art underneath.

This is so easy. All you do is staple the fabric to the back of the canvas - just like upholstering a seat cushion. Repeat the process for each canvas and you are done. I know - cheap and simple...can't get any better.

To hang the canvases, I placed them on the top of the headboard to measure the spacing. After some easy math, I measured down from the ceiling and marked in three places. Then I used a level just to make sure that my marks are level. (You never know, I might not be able to read a tape measure. I once called out a measurement as 2/8...more commonly known as 1/4.) With my marks level, I stuck in three gorilla hooks and hung the art. Almost as easy as making it.

Finished project pictures:

Best part - the fabric can be easily changed out when I change the bedding.

You might have noticed that the bed wasn't made when I was hanging the art. That is because I don't make the bed anymore. I tried to make the bed, but I have two little scoundrels that like to un-make the bed. Witness them in action:

Master in Disaster

Dearest Blog Friends,

I promise I am not ignoring you intentionally. You might not know this, but my real job is a safety officer/emergency manager and I coordinate anything transportation related during disasters and emergencies. This includes moving people and supplies, clearing debris, evacuations, damage assessments, etc. for road, air, rail, and water. It can get a little hectic sometimes. Sometimes I question my college degree choice - don't read that last sentence mom and dad.

Yes, I play decorator and DIY-guru on the side, but this is all for fun and free. When there is a disaster or emergency, my real job takes precedence. And with the recent floods, tornadoes and storm damage in the natural state and surrounding states, I have not had the time to play in the DIY sandbox.

In light of the severe weather, I wanted to post a few tips to keep everyone safe - you know, because this is what I talk about everyday.

• Make a Plan and Get a Kit - If severe weather effects your life, what do you do? How would you communicate with family and friends? Where would you take cover or evacuate to? Do you have enough supplies? All of these questions, plus many more need to be answered before disaster strikes. Here is a great site to visit with a detailed kit list and this link helps you develop a family emergency plan.
• NOAA Weather Radio - Get one! These radios broadcast official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They also broadcast warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages). You can get a weather radio at any hardware store or department store.
• Training and Info - The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of CPR, first aid, and disaster preparedness training. And you can take some free online courses at this site to learn about preparedness. Also, the CDC has some training which is geared more towards the health side. And if you are feeling really helpful, jump right in and volunteer with a local agency. They will love your help.

When I catch my breath and a few extra minutes, I will jump right back into decorating and DIYing - hopefully by this weekend. Until then, stay safe!

Garden Update

It has been a little over a month since I planted my garden, which is actually a container garden on the back patio. And to my complete surprise, everything I planted is growing and actually producing vegetables. Woo hoo! So I grabbed my camera and snapped a few pictures to document this monumental moment.

On this side of the patio I have 4 pepper plants, broccoli, and eggplant. And the squash seems to be taking over:

That squash plant was so small when I got it. Now I have 5 little squash growing:

I used to be able to fit everything along the same side; however, with the monster squash plant, I moved the cucumber bush and tomato plants to the other side of the patio. There are about 7 tomatoes growing right now!

Pardon the finger in the way

 We will be dining on fresh veggies in no time. I am excited that my first garden is actually still alive and growing. One final picture and a question. These little guys popped up in the back corner of the yard. Do you think it is pumpkin or some sort of melon?

Guess grandma was right about that Saturday being a good day to plant.

Easiest DIY Fix - Caulking

Hello everyone! This is going to be a brief post about the easiest DIY fix...caulk. It is one of my best friends. I use caulk for everything...even before duct tape. And after doing a little wall/window work in the Man Cave, the window needed to be recaulked. So I grabbed my camera to snap a few pics of the in-progress-how-to caulk process.

Here is my go-to caulk - clear silicone - and a glimpse of the massive crack I'm filling:

All you do is squirt some of the caulk along the crack. And you can be generous with the caulk, especially if the crack is large. Go ahead and glob it on there. Then you take your pointy finger and press it along the crack at about a 45 degree angle to smooth out the caulk.

Wipe the excess caulk onto a paper towel. And you are done. That's it. The easiest fix.

The best thing is that the caulk is clear. And if you happen to not be the neatest caulker, like me, then you have no worries because no one will ever see it.

Now go out there and caulk all those cracks around the doors and windows.