Owl "Thank You"

Thank You Owl Card

I thought you all might like a this fun and FREE printable just in time for Thanksgiving! These are perfect to write those sweet thank you notes.

Here is a preview of the printable. You can go ahead and download this by clicking on the link above.

You can Also just click on the image twice and then print it out. The quality will be okay. But if you want it to look sharper and more detailed you will want to print it from the downloaded file.

Don’t forget to unzip the folder after you've downloaded it. You can do this by right clicking on the folder.

I hope you enjoy. and...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

A Cute Tag (2)

Several days ago Kathy has sent me this cute tag. As usual, I’ve to answer some personal questions. Well, I share my answers here. Happy reading…

Do you think you're hot?

I don’t think so. I’m a rather shy woman. Do I have to ask this question to my hubby? (hehehe)

Please Upload Your Favorite Picture:

Why do you love this picture?
This picture shown my wedding agreement times, the most sacred time in my life.


When was the last time you ate pizza?
Two weeks ago, when my big brother and his family came from the other town. We went to a restaurant and ate pizzas there.


What was the latest song you've heard?
Fragile by Sting. I love this song…


What are you doing while working on this game?
Listening news on television. I can do it both.


What is your favorite nickname?
Just call me Lina. My hubby calls me Neng Lina (Neng is a calling name for a Sundanese woman).

What kind of person are you?
I am a rather sensitive and stubborn, honest, caring and loyal person.

What is your favorite song?
I have lots of favorite songs.

What is your favorite food?
I like chicken noodle and almost all Indonesian traditional food, especially Sundanese ones.

What is the most stressful thing to you?
When people I love is sick…

Mention the 3 must haves in your purse...
Keys, wallet, cosmetic bag. I put celluler phone in my pants’ pocket. I can’t hear it if I put it in my purse.

What is your favorite color/s?
I love all soft colors.

What is your not fulfilled dream yet?
To have my own baby. It’s still my biggest hope and I’m still doing therapies…

What is your favorite city to stay?
I love the Bogor city where I live now. But I’ve a dream to live at a city in Turkey country.

The Best Fashion and Fine Jewelry for You

 
Most people, women and men, love wearing accessories to enhance their appearance. Having neat and excellent performance can boost someone’s self confidence, right? In this case, jewelry is still one of women’s favorite accessories. But nowadays, many men also wear it because there are already available various specially designed men jewelries.

Wearing appropriate jewelry will make a woman look elegant and dazzling. To avoid looking like a walking jewelry store, follow these principles:”earring and bracelet” or “necklace and ring”. Don’t wear more than two rings at a time, it’s so excessive.

I also love jewelry, but I prefer fashion jewelry to fine jewelry. What’s the difference between them? You can put on fashion jewelry with your latest dresses, go out in town wearing it, and you can also mix it with the most recent designer thing in your collection. Fine jewelry is that you reserve for formal occasions like weddings and fine dining occasions.

Should you buy both fashion and fine jewelry? No, you shouldn’t (I was glad when I knew this). I share you a solution: buy silver jewelry! Silver jewelry is both fashion jewelry and fine jewelry. It sounds so good, right? It is one of the rare jewelry that will go with anything you wear and look good on any occasion and on any person.

Are you already interested in buying silver jewelry now? I invite you to see all Links of London Jewelry collection. Why I mention Links of London is one of the best fashion and fine jewelry for you? Their men and women jewelries’ designs are awesome! They offer mix jewelry in sterling silver and 18 carat gold. I’m so sure that you’ll be amazed with all various gorgeous links of London designs like I do; and they always have something exciting and new to offer!

As the original online retailer, links london provide the authentic Links of London jewelry. You can find and choose charms, bracelets, necklaces, chains, rings, earrings that you most like and you can get it at the possible lowest prices. Links of London jewelry is a perfect choice for you and it could also be a perfect gift for your loved ones. Buying jewelry online can be so exciting!

Get Your Latest Collection Louis Vuitton Handbags at Best Prices!

Why do many women find bags so desirable? It's partially because bags have become a unique outward statement of a woman's status, fashion understanding and earning power. As women started leaving the home, both for leisure and work, bags became a useful way of carrying their possessions. Most women can’t leave home without carrying bags!

Sophisticated women will choose luxury brands for their bags. Between several brands, who doesn’t recognize luxury brand Louis Vuitton with its iconic LV monogram and logo? With these stylish and attractive Louis Vuitton products, Louis Vuitton bags are so outstanding. Louis Vuitton bags attract customer’s eyes by its unique figure and best quality.

Louis Vuitton bags are designed for men and women; but especially for women Louis Vuitton bags, their products always leading the fashion orientation. For their special material, Louis Vuitton bags are so durable and have strong power for water-proof and fire-proof. Wow, what an amazing product!

But with the popularity of LV bags, many fakes appear on the market. How to differentiate them? I’ll share some guidance for you to recognize authentic LV bags. First, smell it. You can smell its unique leather, but only those people who are quite familiar with LV products can do it (I myself haven’t yet known the real smell). Second, check out the lining. Real lining has good flexibility. Third, check out the inner cloth material. Inner cloth for real LV bags are made of canvas with wide grain and obvious veins; so that you can see the bag’s structure.

Though you’ve already known the guidance, you don’t need to do the check lists anymore if you know the best place that always provide the authentic luxurious goods and designer fashion at much lower prices. If you’re looking for the latest model Louis Vuitton handbags, eluxuryin.com is the best place for you!

They always offer the brand new collection of authentic Louis Vuitton handbags; and you can have it at best prices! Moreover, they also provide the safest online shopping environment for their customers. Well, what are you waiting for anymore? Get your dreamed handbag at best price there!

Star Gift Box Printable-freebie

I designed this a few days ago. It made a fun craft time with my kids. It also perfect for the small gifts you need to wrap up. I hope you like it! To print it just double click on the image and hit print!

Snow Man Family Craft

Things you will need:
Large Cardboard box
Acrylic Paint (White, black, orange,)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Optional:
Buttons
left over fabric scraps (for scarf)
Wire (for hook)

This is a cute and pocketbook friendly Snowman family Craft. And can be easily Personalized to your family's personality.

-To start- Find some large mixing bowls to use as templates. Preferably three different sizes.

-Than trace and cut the outline of the bowls onto cardboard. (we picked some up for free at our local grocery store)
-Next Draw and cut out the shape of a hat. You can now hot glue your cutout to form the shape of your snow man.

- Now just paint the circles white and your hat any color you'd like. Buttons and leftover fabric are great accessories. Buttons can be used as berries, eyes, nose, mouth. And you can use the fabric as a scarf or vest, apron, belt, You can even cut out a long rectangle, Paint it brown, and paint "Baby its cold Outside" in white, to make a sign.

-You can now paint the carrot nose on with the orange paint
- Next clip a piece of wire about four to five inches long. You can bend in into a U shape or curl the middle of the wire around a Pencil to make a spiral hook. than just hot glue this on the back of your snow man

Hope you have fun with this!
Julia,

3D Paper Stars Craft

CRAFT MATERIALS:
Paper
Time needed: Under 10 Minutes(it took me about three minutes the first time)

1. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom, creasing it firmly.


2. Fold the paper in half again, creasing it lightly.

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3. Undo the second fold




4. Make a third fold, bringing the tip of the upper right corner to the crease mark at the paper's left edge.




5. Fold down the upper left corner along the top edge of the section you folded




6. Fold the paper vertically so that the left and right edges match up. Cut the paper at a sharp angle, as shown, creating a small triangle. Open the triangle, and there's your star

(Use decorative paper like scrapbook paper to add flare)

Here are some of the ones we've done recently.
We like to hang them from the ceiling with christmas ribbon.

Happy Crafting!

Large Paper Ornament Tutorial

My sister and I have been working on the tutorial for this fun paper craft.

We used 8x8 scrapbooking paper to add a bit of Pizzazz to it.

I think they are so beautiful for such an easy craft.

Here is the link to her blog where the tutorial is posted. She made huge snowflakes out of these ornaments by stapeling six of them together.

Here is the direct link.

Southwestern Chilie Dip Recipe-Easy

I came up with this recipe a few days ago for my brothers mission farewell luncheon. It was a huge hit with everyone. Its also very simple and only took me a few minutes.

Need:

16 oz-Cream Cheese (at room tempeture)

1can (4 oz) - Diced Chilies

1 medium- Red Bell Pepper diced

1Tablespoon- Chili Powder

1. Stir in a medium bowl: cream cheese, diced chilies, and chili powder until thoroughly mixed with no cream cheese lumps.

2. Dice up all the fresh red bell pepper. Mix in all the diced red bell pepper except for about a small hand full.

3. Sprinkle remaining diced bell pepper on top of dip. To make is a bit more pretty!

I hope you love it!

Couple’s Corner: Shopping Experience

I’m not a spontaneous buyer; I use to write a shopping list or at least make a plan in my mind before leaving home to go shopping. This habit doesn’t change much after I’ve become a wife. Before marriage, I really enjoy shopping alone at malls, or wandering around a mall to do window shopping… I love spend hours at a big book store for free reading the latest books. Just seeing displayed good stuffs can be so refreshing for me!

After marriage; there’s no more shopping alone at malls, my hubby forbid me doing it. For buying daily household needs, I use to buy it at nearby stores. We only go to the mall to buy needed stuff that it isn’t available at little stores. We seldom buy things to fill our wardrobe, twice a year shopping for clothes is quite enough for us. Of course as a woman, I like wearing good clothes; but I’m not a fashionista who always wants to catch up the latest trend or every big sales. I’ve my own style. I’m also not crazy in branded things, it’s only because we still can’t afford it, hehehe.

My hubby like to shop in a flea market, he’s good in bargaining (not like me). We go to a flea market almost every week to buy fresh foods. When we’re at a flea market, I use to only follow him here and there; he’s totally in charge.

We avoid credit card, we always pay in cash or using our debit cards. I think it’s the safest way because we won’t get trapped in debt. Living debt free is so enjoyable, right?

My hubby is more spontaneous than me in buying things. Our finance condition is tight now, so, I have to accompany him often to remind him whether he needs or just wants the stuff. We should think twice before paying expensive things…

Well, it’s a brief story of mine, how about you? If you want to know other couple’s shopping experience, just click the badge above! 

Noodles Creation Recipes (1)

It’s my first time to share a food recipe here. There are several requests of sending the recipes that I’ve showed the pictures before, so, I think it might be better to post the recipe one by one…

 
Toast Bread Filled with Fried Noodles


Ingredients:

1. 
   
   One pack of instant fried noodles.
   
   
   
2. 
   
   Four slices of wheat (or just regular white) bread.
   
   
   
3. 
   
   One piece of medium length sausage (beef or chicken, according to taste), boiled and sliced small dize.
   
   
   
4. 
   
   Cheese (at sufficiently), cut it into short stick or whatever size that you want.
   
   
   

How to make :

1. 
   
   First, cook instant fried noodles as the instruction on the packaging, mixing well with the available spice, set aside.
   
   
   
2. 
   
   Fill bread with enough amounts of fried noodles. Add the sausage and cheese on top.
   
   
   
3. 
   
   Bake the bread in sandwich toaster (could also with teflon pans or other baking equipment) until the bread a little dry.
   
   
   
4. 
   
   Bread is ready to serve (one pack of instant fried noodles is enough to make two pairs of bread). For those who like spicy, it can be served with chili / tomato sauce.
   
   
   

It’s an easy one, right? This food is very delicious to eat while warm, perfect for breakfast. It’s very practical because it can be enjoyed on the way to the place of your daily activities or for your child’s meal at school.




Versi Indonesia




Panggang Roti Isi Mie Goreng - Parodi

Bahan:

1. 
   
   1 bungkus mie goreng instan
   
   
   
2. 
   
   4 lembar (2 tangkep) roti tawar gandum/biasa
   
   
   
3. 
   
   1 buah sosis (sapi atau ayam, sesuai selera) ukuran sedang, rebus dan iris dadu kecil
   
   
   
4. 
   
   keju secukupnya, potong stik atau sesuai selera
   
   
   
   

Cara membuat:

1. 
   
   Masak terlebih dahulu mie goreng instan seperti yang terdapat pada kemasan, aduk rata dengan bumbu yang ada, sisihkan.
   
   
   
2. 
   
   Isi roti dengan mie goreng. Tambahkan sosis dan keju di atasnya.
   
   
   
3. 
   
   Panggang roti dengan alat pemanggang roti (bisa juga dengan wajan teflon atau alat panggang lainnya) hingga roti agak mengering.
   
   
   
4. 
   
   Roti siap disajikan (satu bungkus mie goreng cukup untuk membuat dua tangkep roti). Agar menjadi lebih sedap, bagi yang menyukai pedas, sajikan PARODI dengan sambal / saos tomat.
   
   
   

Selamat mencoba... 

Ceiling framing

Ceiling framing is the construction of ceiling and ceiling construction begins when all walls have been aligned, plumbed and secured.  One of the main functions of ceiling frame is splicing of outside walls of the building. Rafters are used to resist outward pressure placed on the walls. Joists are the most important element in framing of ceiling. One must know while selecting the products the span of joist i.e. clear distances between the supports. There are certain specifications which are considered while selecting rafters, and joists such as moment, reaction and shear capacity for normal load duration, deflection in terms of   shear and bending deformation and live and dead weight.

Repair of rafters and joists is very expensive and time consuming process but with growing technology this has been possible with low cost as well because of timber resin splice called TRS. Timber resin splice is new technique which allows Low disturbance and cheaper repairs repair of beams, tie beams, lintels, joists and rafters. This method can even be used for repairing flag poles.

There  are  certain  approved  methods  and  formulas  for  calculating  depth  of  joist  for  reducing  it  or  increasing  it.  Usually  a  thumb  rule  is  followed  for  calculating  depth  of  joist  .It  is  half  the  distance  between  supports  plus  2  inches.  E.g.    The  joist  depth  required  for  a  14-foot  span  is  9  inches.  Band  sill  is  another  term  for  joist  used  by  construction  workers

There are different  ways to do repairs of  joists and rafters through this method .One is  without removing sections of ceiling, repair of dry rot can also be done, repairing of splits and shakes, roof truss is also possible through this method.

By Student

Carpet Steam Cleaners - Why Use Them?

If you have carpeting in your home then you know all to well how challenging it can be to keep it clean. Vacuuming is fine on a regular basis, but there comes a time when you may need a carpet steam cleaner.

On a day-to-day basis, your carpets will see a lot of dirt, grime, grease, food, liquids and more on them. Carpet will also hold allergens, which can lead to your family having issues with allergies. This is why it is important to use a carpet cleaner or steam cleaner at least twice a year.

Carpet steam cleaners all work pretty much the same. Home carpet cleaning machines do not inject steam into the carpet, but rather use heated water to get up dirt, stains, etc. It is only the commercial carpet steam cleaners that actually use steam.

Today's home cleaning machines utilize several scrubbing brushes which spin and clean with a mix of hot water and carpet shampoo to thoroughly clean your carpets.

In most cases, a good name brand steam carpet cleaner will not leave your carpet soaking wet afterward. With their powerful 12-amp motors, most cleaners will pick up the water and soap, leaving only a damp carpet behind. Within an hour your room should be dry.

As a final step you may want to go over the carpet with your vacuum to get up any excess fibers.

Using a vacuum is great for every day or weekly use, but in order to deep clean you will need to have a carpet steam cleaner of your own, or rent one if not.

By Terry Edwards

The GHD Mk4 Straightens Hair & Gives the Perfect Look

Living in the age of machine gives boundless enjoyment. Today we have different types of machines which help us with their effective service. Quite amazingly, we have numerous devices for grooming purpose. To believe it we can take a count of the total number of hair grooming machines in the market.

In reality there are various types of hair grooming machines but when it comes to branded and high quality hair grooming machines, the count will be quite fewer. The GHD Mk4 is the incredible piece of invention. For people who always need to have stylish hair, this innovative hair grooming device is a must kit.

The GHD Mk4 differs from all kinds of hair straightening gadgets available in the market. It is quite portable and can be carried in a travel bag to anywhere on this planet earth. When the hair become shabby just a traveller needs to open his travel bag and sit down for grooming them straight within a few minutes.

The hair styling machine is quite slimmer and sexier in look. The thickness is 1.2 mm and gets heated inside. The consumption of power is quite less and there’s no need of bothering for an exorbitant electricity bill.

This Ceramic heater has gathered a quite good number of customers around the world. Be it is quality or reliability this product deserves appreciation in both cases. Whatever kind of hair grooming machine we buy, we always attempt to get it in the most attractive colour. The GHD Mk4 is presently available in the market in 2009 fashion Gold, Black, Pink and White. Folk who believe in horoscope can accordingly choose this grand machine in any of these enticing colours.

Life is beautiful and enjoyable if we know how to groom ourselves. A little change in hairstyle can give us the most attractive look which can throw down a spell at the thousands of hearts in a single arrowshot and this mission becomes successful with the GHD Mk4.

by Henry Michel

Get Inflatable Water Slides For The Hot Summer Months

The majority of people know about the bounce houses and how fun they usually are, but not everybody knows about inflatable water slides. These days there are a lot of other forms of inflatable gear that might be even more fun. Among these great inflatable include items we can include slides as well as water slides.

When the weather is hot, the inflatable water slides might become hot too. They are the perfect answer in case you wonder what to acquire for an excellent party at the pool.

Inflatable water slides are a unique move to a traditional type of fun. Actually, all that you need is a an enormous inflatable slide as well as a water hose. This is all. You now have your own inflatable water slide. You may see some examples of water slides on the specialized websites.

Many individuals didn't experience the funny side of the inflatable water slides. Perhaps you might ask if they are safe or what is the secret for not getting full of water. The answer is very simple, because these amusement objects are especially designed to be wet all day long and thus they are completely safe. The objects are supposed to keep some water inside them, but it is only a small amount and there is nothing you should worry about. All you need to care about is having lots of fun.

These inflatable water slides are just perfect for the hot summer days. There is not anything more fun and refreshing than sliding from the pinnacle of a water slide or diving and running into an inflatable slip and slide item.

The water slides are fitting perfectly in the majority backyards, but can be used in city parks too if needed. They have very adaptable inflatable rental pieces that could be considered for a special event.

by Articles Directory

Bormioli Rocco refreshes canning and preserving activities

Classic Italian Style “Quattro Stagioni” canning jars are being re-invented as unique gift-idea.
Brand New Frigoverre Fun collection of glass containers for food storage brings a splash of colors in the refrigerator and on the table.
Fido jars are beautifully vintage, to recall the authentic, old style, Italian pantries.

A new gift concept: from your heart to your friend’s palate!
Quattro Stagioni canning jars from Bormioli Rocco are a great way to share with your loved ones your cooking skills in preparing delicious jams, tasty sauces and any food that can be preserved, “packed” in a unique way.

This year we are introducing a collection of new sets that include 4 glass jars, 4 lids and a special gift kit with colorful clothings and ribbons to personalize your gifts and many useful information and instructions about food canning and preserving.

These are the jars that italian moms have been using for more than 30 years to preserve the freshness of canned food.

The design of these glass jars is beautifully vintage with all the safety of modern vacuum.

They are available in different sizes and shapes and are embossed with an amazing décor.

Speaking of food storage, new in the Bormioli Rocco catalogue is the Frig Fun collection, a line of glass jars for food storage that combines the safety of BPA-free containers with the fun of summer colors….. orange like the warm sun rays, blue like the fresh ocean waters and green like a relaxing meadow.

Versatile and colourful, Frigoverre Fun can be put in the refrigerator, in the freezer and in the microwave, and moreover they are dishwasher safe. Thanks to its special material and its shape, the lid is tight on the container, so the food taste and flavour is perfectly preserved, with no smell release. Finally, the lid is simply to open and its transparent window gives maximum visibility to what’s inside.

Old style Fido jars, besides being used for canning, today can be re-invented to present simple gifts in a new and impressive way.

by Bormioli Rocco Usa