Strength Of The Small

DIY: Magazine Holder

By JM PerezNovember 3, 20121 min read370 views

This year I have enjoyed some of the free items from some of my favorite companies. Some items I have signed up for myself and others I have received at no cost to me, like the Latina Magazine, a subscription given to me by a good Samaritan (thank you, whoever you are).

Materials Needed:

Handwoven Gift Basket
Spray Paint
Choice Fabric for Bow (hand tie a bow or use a glue gun)
Glue gun
Hot glue sticks

Clean your Handwoven Gift Basket, spray paint it, hot glue or just hand tie a bow and you have a beautiful, eye-catching Holder to store your favorite Books, Magazines or whatever you wish.

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Parenting Children Education

Award Day at School

By JM PerezNovember 2, 20121 min read496 views

So, this morning was Award Day at Cottonwood Elementary for the Kindergarteners and 1st Graders. Some of the Awards being given were in the following category: Leadership, Math, Reading, Good Citizen, Effort/Improvement and Attendance. My wonderful Ivan received an Award for Reading and advancement of his sight words. According to his Teacher, he is on the First/Second Grade list.

Yesterday he received his second Pizza Hut® Book It!® Reading Program Certificate to celebrate another reading accomplishment. We are very proud of our little boy and he is very proud of himself too.

Right now he is interested in Science and we are giving him all the help we can in this field as well as in Math.

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Upcycling & Recycling Shabby Chic Vintage Home Decor

“Garden Shed & Co.” Shop

By JM PerezNovember 1, 20121 min read1.2K views

While going to visit one of our local Antique shops, we realized that there was a difference in the building. The normal entrance was closed and the annex was the new entrance. As we walked up to it we noticed that the sign of the business had changed as well. The feel of the new setup and the quality of the antiques, as well as their diversity was surprising to say the least. After our initial visit we knew that we had to go back and check it out again, since every time we visit antique shops we find and notice items we had missed before.

The shop carries beautiful and unique Antique furniture, some of which are 100 years old (such as a matching Victorian Desk and Chair as well as a huge American Flag with 48 stars). You will also find furniture from the 1800 (such as a Cigar Counter). The shop also carries stunning Shabby Chic furniture such as arm chairs, benches, chandeliers, mirrors, picture frames, candle holders. There’s so much to see at the Garden Shed & Co.

Bobbie, the store owner is cheerful and always available for questions and to help.

Shop Locations:

Antique Station (Space #54)
19176 National Trails Highway Oro Grande, CA 92368
‎1 (760) 951-2421

‎23443 Crestforest Dr, Crestline, CA
1 (760) 220-0302
Located in the Old Historical Top Town.

Shop Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday and Monday by appointment only.

Like their Facebook Page and check back for updates.

I will let the pictures speak for themselves.