Hard water, purer water, clean water, green systems? Yeah we got that!

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Water Treatment Systems You Can Count On

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Quality Water Treatment Technology

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Painting is a stress buster

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I love to craft and paint. There is nothing like putting on some nice calm music and picking up my paint brushes. I am no Monet or Picasso but it dosen't matter, its just a way to calm my mind and let my creative juices flow. Sometimes I pick up a canvas and sometimes it might be a wooden photo frame, or an old coffee can that I have lying around. Taking something blank and making it colorful and pretty just feels good.

Recently I was asked to try out some Arteza acrylic paints. I am always on the lookout for new paints so I decided to give them a workout. I was happily surprised at how large the tubes are and how well they performed. I tried them out on a plastic folgers coffee jar, a wood frame, and a piece of canvas. They all seems to work admirably and I was happy with the results.

These paints are available on Amazon.com at  Arteza 16 paints  

Who dosen't love boots? 30% OFF boots even better!

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Boots. We love this time of year and have been waiting for boot season. From tall boots to ankle booties to our favorite winter boots, we just can't get enough. As for these markdowns...they are crazy for this early in the season! Don't miss these discounts! Fashion Friday, 10/14/16

All the Boots!
The Code is BOOTS16 and it will take 30% OFF the lowest marked price, with FREE SHIPPING

 Fashion Friday - 10/14/16 - All The Boots for 30% Off (Starting at $14!) + FREE SHIPPING w/code BOOTS16

Like we said, starting at $14! These styles will be included in that price range:

These styles (and more!) will be $20:

Here are some of my very favorites:

And one more time so you don't forget Fashion Friday - 10/14/16 - All The Boots for 30% Off (Starting at $14!) + FREE SHIPPING w/code BOOTS16

Friday October 14th ONLY so act fast or they will be all gone!

 

Girls are your headlights always on under your shirt?

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Are you one of those girls whose "headlights" are always on? Annoyed at those lady lumps standing up under your tank top or spaghetti strap dress? Well, welcome to my world. My girls have lovingly called my nipples crunchberries, headlights, and other names over the years. Every time I go without my bra they just seem to pop up whether it is cold or not. Sometimes this can be downright embarrassing, but the alternative is to wear a bra under a nice thin strapped top and that ruins the whole look!

I used to use band aids because that was what my mother recommended and yeah they work but who wants to strap their nipples down? Not to mention that removing band aids can sometimes be downright painful! I am sure some of you have tried this and know exactly what I am talking about. I had seen nipple covers in CVS when I worked there, and I was curious about trying them, but I never had the cash on hand when the thought would occur to me. When I was approached to try these Fashion Gems, I jumped at the chance to put them on.

They are very comfortable. Much better than strapping anything down with fabric adhesives. They are a silicone base with sticky on the back and so simple to use. Just peel the film off the back of them, position on your boob and press gently. They stay in place well too. I wore them all day and actually forgot that I had them on. To clean them just wipe down with a moist towel and a neutral cleaner like soap and they are good to go again. They will look great under spaghetti straps, halter tops, backless dresses and tube tops so pretty much anything in your wardrobe that you would wear without a bra. You can get them on Amazon by clicking here Fashion Gems and if you have Prime you get free shipping! Go check them out and then buy a set. I guarantee you will love them.

                        This is a before photo and you can clearly see the bump on the right side there.

This is after I put on the Fashion Gems nipple covers. The bumps are all gone! I think it looks so much nicer.

Great Steel Snare Drum 14 x 6

The Tama Lars Ulrich Diamond Place Steel Snare Drum 14 x 6.5

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Percussion is the heartbeat of any good band. The beat of the drums keeps the dancers feet tapping and moving to your sound. Like the song says "Turn the beat around, love to hear percussion". I am in total agreement. I think the drums are one of my favorite parts of listening to good music and the reason I love latin music so very much.

If you are a musician, a good snare drum is an essential part of your set up. The Tama Lars Ulrich Diamond Place Steel Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 will get you the sound you are yearning for. This 10-lug snare produces bright, full attack and a rimshot that cuts through any stage mix. The 3mm steel shell features an diamond-plated exterior for an industrial aesthetic.This snare is a monster. Buy it today! 14.6

Nothing could be sweeter than the strumming of a Lotus guitar.

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Don't you love the sound of a guitar playing?
The sounds of guitar strumming can be a peaceful nirvana to the ears. Likewise the squealing and wailing of a lead guitar in a hard rock piece can be energizing. Either way, a Lotus guitar can make your inner musician feel right at home.

Lotus guitars were created in Asian countries from the late '70's til the late '90's and were copies of higher end guitars like the Gibson and Fender brands. Lotus guitars are no longer in production, but you can find them in certain stores and markets if you want to look for them. Lucky for you, I have a place where you can pick up a used one at a good price. lotus guitar and I advise you to check it out.

Falling for the Fall Season

Are you ready to embrace the Fall season? I am! I love everything Fall from the clothing, to the comfort food, to redecorating the house. Fall epitomizes coziness, comfort, and family to me. The air gets crisp, the food becomes denser, and we gather around the fireplace or wood stove in the evening.

Halloween, one of my favorite holidays, also comes in Fall. I love Halloween. Decorating with spooky spiders and pumkins is always fun. We go full out when October 31st rolls around. Going and picking out the perfect pumpkins to carve is one of the highlights of the season. Of course it has to be the perfect roundness or oblong and have a decent stem for pulling and replacing the top when lighting the candle. We never have just one either, usually we buy at least two and sometimes up to four depending on just how creative we feel.
Experience has taught us that no matter how early we go get our pumpkins; it is not a good idea to carve them until a few days before Halloween. No one wants to light a moldy squishy pumpkin even if it is carved beautifully.

Costumes is also fun, but can be expensive. My kids are grown now but when they were young they always wanted the costume of the season. That is fine if you have one child or an infinite amount of money to splurge, but I had three kids to buy for. Some years we were able to buy ready made costumes from Target or Walmart, but other years we had to be creative with what we had. One thing I learned was to save costumes from year to year. They could be handed down to younger siblings or recreated into other costumes with a little imagination. We also utilized thrift shops for costume designs which got to be so fun as my kids grew older. This became our yearly tradition instead of buying the ready made ones.

Fall also means cooking hearty meals. Our electric roaster and crock pot get a lot more use in the Fall. Football Sunday's mean chili in the crockpot, corn bread from the oven and maybe some chicken wings from the store. We also cook a lot of different stews and I am always scouring recipe sites like allrecipes.com for different ways to slow cook beef or pork. There is nothing like walking into a home with the smells of pumpkin bread and savory stew filling the air. Some great pumpkin recipies are here https://www.pillsbury.com/everyday-eats/desserts/the-great-pumpkin-15-easy-desserts?utm_source=Email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PBD_10_11_2016&vcode=AQA



Television shows begin their new seasons in September and we have our favorites. I have to say right now CBS seems to be the station we watch the most. Chilly nights are spent with the fireplace crackling or the electric heaters on while snuggling on the sofa. We also watch many movies either on Netflix or DirecTV. I love to watch my Halloween favorites of Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic. We are not big horror fans so we watch the more kid friendly movies, but there are always the gruesome ones playing for those that are not faint of heart. I can watch some of the old black and white horror flicks and enjoy them. Funny how I can watch Psycho, The Birds, Frankenstein, and Dracula now with a sense of mirth when as a child they terrified me.

So, I have let you into my thoughts and feelings on Fall and Halloween, but I would love to hear from you. What do you love about the Fall season and how do you celebrate? I look forward to reading your stories and comments.