A dead battery will not stop me!!

I started my day off early to get Little E to preschool on time for once.  I went to start the car and " Click, click, click" Nothing.  Dead battery!!  Jump out of the car and get Little E to school with hubbie's car.  Glad he was still home!  Called AAA on the way back home and they were at the house within an hour.  "Dead cell, don't shut the car off until you get to the new battery" says the tech.  Ummm, okay?  Have to pick up Little E and leave the car running outside.  Drive in 30 miles to the nearest Costco to swap out.  I pulled up thinking they would replace it for me.  Not so much.  My car is off and will not start again, two kids that need lunch and naps inside.  Here I stand in the parking lot, not quite sure what to do.  So I grabbed the tool kit from the back of the car and got to it!  I was asked by 2 guys if I needed a hand, but when I told them what I was trying to do...get the battery out...they walked away.  Nice.  

But I did it!!!  I should have taken a picture of the placement before I took it out so getting it back in wasn't such a pain.  

Putting it back in was...a challenge.  I finally had figured out how to put the stabilizer thingy back on when I dropped one of the pins into the car.  I stood there ready to cry.  I had come so far...and then this.  A quick prayer, a needle nose plier, and getting under the car got the pin out.  Whew.  I squealed and did a happy dance once I got it all done.  I was actually shaking after because I did something I never thought I could do, and that no one ever thought I could do.  I had such an adrenaline rush!  I highly recommend going outside your comfort level and trying something new!

I made yummies!

I never thought I would be able to bake something without following the recipe EXACTLY. Well, I am trying to provide healthy meals and baked goods for my family now. I found a recipe for Pumpkin Apple Muffins, I subsituted the AP flour for Whole Wheat, added oats, cut out the 2 cups of sugar for 1 cup of honey and it turn out great!!! I am so happy! I also made some Sugar Cookies with some orange zest added and some pretty sugar crystals.

Clearing out the Clutter

I have decided that we have too much "Stuff". I would rather spend time with my boys or crafting or doing anything but dusting and picking up! So I have made a goal to de-clutter my house by HALF!!!! As I go room by room, closet by closet, and drawer by drawer....I breathe. It just feels so much better knowing that I can get what I need and see everything! I found a huge bottle of liquid soap and 4 boxes of Q-tips by going through the bathroom. Score!!! So come along on the crazy journey of cleaning out!! If you want to do the same, feel free to comment and post pics!

Craft Project

I entered into a drawing with Earth's Best to find a creative way to use their glass baby food jars. Here is what I came up with. Hubbie even got into the fun and created one!

Starting off!!

I have finally decided to start my own blog after reading so many wonderful ones. There are wonderful women out there that are saving families money, creating great crafts, and giving great advice. I would love to combine all of this into my blog with my own ideas. I have 2 little kiddos, a wonderful husband, and a spastic dog. My life is never dull and I am always changing things up. I hope you enjoy!!!