Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #23

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This week's Co-Hosts are Amanda from Geeky Fashionista and Krystle from Life Revolves Around Them. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!


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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #22

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This week's Co-Hosts are Rachel from Postcards from Rachel and Terri from Rambling Momma. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #21

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This week's Co-Hosts are Dawn from Dawn's Disaster and Charity from The Word of a Nerd. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!


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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #20

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This week's Co-Hosts are Stevie from Colorful Commotionand "Jane" from A Boy, A Girl and the Marine Corp. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

DIY Spring Cleaning and Honey Do's...

Its that time of the year!  Spring Cleaning and honey do lists!!   I thought this would be an appropriate time to post some words of DIY wisdom!


How To Fix A Leaky Faucet
Leaky Faucet 153/365: SinkWe've all been there.  Trying to sleep and we can't because....there it is. The constant drip-drip-drip of that darn leaky faucet.  No matter how hard you turn the handle, the stupid thing just won't stop it's constant dripping. 
But before you bring over your cousin Earl (who's always bragging about what a brilliant self-taught plumber he is), let's see if you can’t make any headway on this leaky faucet yourself. 
The vast majority of leaky faucets are due to a faulty handle where wear and tear or an obstruction or buildup of debris is keeping the handle from fully shutting off the water .  There are four major types of faucets:  compression, ball, ceramic disc, and cartridge faucets. 
The best way to fix a leaky faucet is to actually remove the handle that is loose or worn down and clean it's parts from any corrosion or debris buildup.   So here's how you go about doing that without flooding your entire house:
Before you get started, it's important to do these things first:
1.  Shut off the water from under the sink by finding the cut off valve.
2.  Cover the sink drain to ensure screws, nuts, bolts and other small objects don't fall in it.
3.  Put some duct tape around the jaws of your wrench to ensure you don't scratch up the fixture.
4. Spread a towel out on the counter for laying out all the faucet parts.
5. Have a small container of distilled white vinegar and a scouring pad for cleaning off the mineral deposits and other debris on the faucet parts.

Most likely if you have a leaky faucet, you have a compression faucet.  Compression faucets are the most likely faucets to develop a leak; but thankfully they are also the easiest to fix. 

Here's how to deassemble the compression faucet:

Pry off the decorative cap on top of the faucet handle.  You will see the top of a screw that is holding the handle into place.  Remove it with a screwdriver.  Lift the handle up and you will see a packing nut.  Remove the packing nut with your wrench and lift it up - it is joined to a stem, and on the end of the stem you will find an O-ring and a rubber seat washer. These small rubber washers are how compression faucets shut off the water.  If your rubber washer has become too worn, you’ll want to replace it as it may very well be the cause of your leak.

After you’ve taken everything apart, clean each piece well with the vinegar. Then, reassemble the faucet. Make sure the faucet works and that water flows as usual. Then cross those fingers and see if the leak remains. In most cases, cleaning the faucet’s components and/or replacing the rubber washers will effectively solve the problem and you’ll be leak-free. But in those rare cases when you need to contact a professional, it helps to have a home warranty that can cover the repairs.

About the Author: Doug Harris is a home repair man, a do-it-yourself’er, and a general “thing” fixer. He’s been fixing things since he was 6 years old and is a passionate DIY advocate. Be sure to connect with him over at Google+ and on his blog DIY Home Repair & Maintenance for more tips on improving your home.
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Friday, May 3, 2013

Guest Post: French Toast Casserole


Hello all! I'm Plucky from Plucky’s Second Thought…but most call me Jess. :) Why "Plucky" you may ask? Well, it was a nickname when I was younger and it was one that was never forgotten! At Plucky’s Second Thought I try to post easy craft projects and recipes that anyone could accomplish. Yep, you don’t have to be Martha Stewart or Rachael Ray to attempt anything on my blog! There are also a variety of travel and product reviews as well as some awesome giveaways and link parties! :)
I wanted to share a recent recipe that my family had for breakfast! It's COMPLETELY easy and TOTALLY delicious!  :)
This is the prefect recipe for that Saturday or Sunday morning when there's nothing to do but get together as a family and have a delicious breakfast! :)
French Toast Casserole
Ingredients:
  • firm white bread
  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or to taste
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving
Directions:
  • Using a piece of waxed paper, generously grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Slice the bread into 12 (1 inch) slices, then cut each slice into 1 inch cubes.
  • Chop the nuts using a knife.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Arrange half the bread in a single layer in the prepared dish, then sprinkle half the sugar mixture evenly over the top; add a second layer with the remaining bread and the sugar mixture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs; add the milk and vanilla extract, whisking until well blended.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, starting from the outer edge; with a spatula, gently press down on the bread to coat it with the egg mixture.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees; bake the casserole covered for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole turns a light golden brown and looks slightly puffed, about 30 minutes more.
  • Serve the casserole warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup!
source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/french-toast-casserole

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #19

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This week's Co-Hosts are Erica from We Three Crabs, Kayln from Love,Laughter, Happily Ever After, Rachel from The Easley Family and Heloise from Parenting, Twins & More. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #17

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This week's Co-Hosts are Leyla from This Day I Love and Lauren from Simply Free. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Twittering Thursday Twitter Hop #16

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This week's Co-Hosts are Terri from Rambling Momma, Maria from Lifes Beautiful Moments, ChanTell from Pynk Krush and Becca from Faith, Love & Babies. Please stop by say hi and follow them back!
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Thursday, March 28, 2013

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