HaPpY eArTh DaY!!!!

Ok, so you may or may not know that I am kind of a nut when it comes to being "Earth Friendly". Now don't get me wrong, I am defiantly not a saint by any means, but I love finding new ways, to be GREEN!!!!


And since today is Earth Day, I thought I would share some interesting facts and some of the Earth friendly things that I enjoy!

• Did you know that it takes plastic bottle an average of 700 years to decompose in a land fill?



• The average American disposes of 4.5 lbs of garbage EVERY DAY!!!! times that by 365, and the average life of what 75 or 80 these days?!? That's 131,400 lbs of trash in your life!!



• The average American uses 2200 paper napkins a year!!!!! That's insane!!!



• The average American also uses an estimated 80-100 gallons of water a day!!!!

Here are some of the things that I like to use or do, that you might like!!!

Biokleen laundry soap. 100 loads for $14. It lasts forever, and you use a tiny bit! It doesn't really have a smell, but remember that fragrance isn't really good, because that's what all the chemicals are for. If something smells good, it usually isn't good for the environment unless its all natural. CLEAN REALLY DOESN'T SMELL LIKE ANYTHING!

Mrs. Meyer's dryer sheets. They are all natural, and they are made out of biodegradable paper, so unlike traditional dryer sheets they will only take a few years to decompose, as apposed to a few hundred years with traditional dryer sheets. My fav is Lemon Verbena.

Seventh Generation. Everything this company makes is great!! they all smell good, and are made of earth friendly products.

Also, never reuse a plastic bottle unless it is made for reuse. Check out the little number on the bottom of the bottle, every plastic container should have one. They are ranked 1-7. Not all are good however just remember 2,4,5 keep yourself alive. any other number will decompose at different rates and release chemicals into the water or whatever is in it.

I try not to use paper towels when I can, I use old rags or paper napkins. It makes sense and saves paper.

Ok. I will get off my soap box now, but I just thought we could all do something in lox of Earth day! Thanks for humoring me!!

New Furniture

I have wanted new furniture for as long as we have been married. Last year, I had a nice leather set picked out, and then I really seen it, and it was cheep leather, so back to the show rooms I went. I am kinda picky, I wanted something for our upstairs living room, something that was kinda formal, and nice, but not too fancy. Shawn of coarse has an opinion of everything, so I finally got something that I wanted!! He thinks its too fancy, but what do you think. (please be nice cause I really like it.)

Also I am getting pretty dang close on my chair, so here is a sneak peak!!!!!

Thunder storms

I freaking love thunders storms!!! So those of you who live in this area may have enjoyed the thunder storm as much as I did last night. I feel like a little kid when ever it is like that. I wasn't feeling well last night, so I went to bed early, and when the storm started, Shawn came in and opened all the windows and blinds so we could really see it. I seriously love it!! Ten minutes or so after it really got loud, my pour little Zeusy climbed in my bed!!! I never let him in the bed, so I couldn't believe he climbed up so comfortably!!! It was hysterical!! Every time the lightening would flash he would look up and me really fast, and once the thunder hit, he would stick his head under my blanket and whine and shake!!! My big mean dog is a SCARDY CAT!!! Shawn and I were laughing so hard, especially because Ringo was out in the living room barking at the thunder, warning it not to come near. I was just really glad it didn't last as long as it could have because I made him get out of my bed, and he was so afraid!!! I can't even imagine how I am going to be as a mom if I let my DOG climb in my bed when he is afraid..... aah good times......

Yes, I am still alive.

So its been awhile, and I really don't have much to post, except to say that we are so FREAKING READY FOR SPRING!!! I kinda hate this time of year, because I hate being teased. I wanna wear my sandals, and shorts, and not have to wear my coat everywhere. (although for Christmas Shawn did get me a coat that heats up. yeah, it really does.) But I just want warm weather!!! I am not a patient person as most of you know, so come on already SPRING!!!

Two weeks ago our niece Jordan got married, and we wish her and Slade the best, and this past weekend our besties Cody and Beth finally got married!!!! YAY!!! After almost 6 years of dating they finally tied the knot. We were able to do some decorating for their reception, and it couldn't have been any better. It was simple and perfect. We love them so so so much, and are really going to miss them now that they will be living in Utah. Cody is the one who basically introduced Shawn and I, and Beth and I are just crazy enough to get along great. I unfortunately forgot to take my camera to both weddings, so sorry no photos of either happy couples, but again we wish nothing but the best for all!
I am still mid makeover on my room, between working 6 days a week, and having the stomach bug for most of the past month, I haven't made much progress.... but I promise to keep you all updated.
Happy almost Spring!!!

6 Random Things.......

Here ya go Ashley! 6 Random Things about me!!!

1. I love bird watching!! I know totally random, but that's the point. I get it from growing up in the middle of nowhere and being a HUGE daddy's girl. by the time I was 10 I could almost name any local bird.... Its true, my dad used to show me off.


2. I have a Freckle on my lip.... again random, but how many of you knew that about me??


3. I LOVE scary movies, but HATE being scared...... whats that about??


4. My favorite color is not pink, but at work I have a pink blow dryer, pink clippers, pink shears, and if I could a pink chair.


5. I can't whistle..... I used to, I learned the same day I learned to blow bubbles, but I can't anymore and its really sad!!!


6. Last but not least, I suck at English, but I would love to be a writer.... I don't even read that much, but to have the ability to articulate my crazy thoughts and create different worlds in just words would be a dream come true.

So there are my 6 random things, and now I tag: Shannon, Mindy, Kaylee, Cortnie, Krystal and Jessica.

Finding treasures!!!

So as you may recall, I am in the process of making over a very under appreciate, over looked chair. I was able to leave work today a bit early, and was so excited because I finally got my fabric in (not telling yet what colors I went with.) I went to the shop and was pretty dang excited to get that nasty old dry rot gold fabric off, and to my surprise it was a treasure chest!! OK, so I am exaggerating a little, but I did find a few cool things hidden inside.

• One $1 bill
• Two mini Mag flashlights
• Three match books
• A few nasty cigarette ends (don't know what they are called) with BRIGHT PINK lipstick on them
• A nail file
• A freaking brand new leatherman pocket knife
• Half a deck of playing cards
• A guarantee for complete satisfaction on a wig (always wanted one)
• And a partridge in a pair tree (OK not that)

But all in all there was about $80 worth of stuff in my $15 chair!! Shawn was pretty excited about the pocket knife and the flashlights, but he made fun of my chair, so he doesn't get any of it. That's right I am being stingy. I can only imagine what the old lady that sat in this chair must have looked like. Bright pink lipstick, crazy wig, cigarette in mouth with a mean poker face!

I am done taking off the old fabric, but I forgot to take my camera, so I guess you will just have to wait and see the photos of mid makeover when I reveal my finished product. Wish me luck!!

My Valentine

I tried to add these pics to my last post, but my computer was acting up, so here are the rest of my valentime picutes. love Shawn!!