Twenty-five Cent Planters

Morning my Blogland Sweeties! Back in April I scored big time with trunk load full of Halloween stuff from a Gabriel Bros. sidewalk sale for only $12.00! 

Yes, I know, what a wickedly awesome deal! Please, please save the applause for later.  Here is what my overstuffed trunk looked like:

See those adorable purple cauldrons? I cackled with glee when I spotted those for only a quarter a piece! In fact, everything I purchased that day was only a quarter. But more on that later!

I had a wickedly special plan for those cauldrons. 

Planters!

Yes, I was going to wave my wand & "poof" planters. Well, okay actually I had to punch a hole in the bottom of these beauties to transform them into planters.  One needs proper drainage for planters you know.

I used gardening shears to punch the holes on the bottom of the cauldrons. I had soooo much fun. It was almost as awesome as pushing pins into a Voodoo Doll!

Next step was placing some rocks in the bottom of the cauldrons turned planters. If you remember the curse on my house when we bought it, I had 5 tons of river rock in my front yard. (shudders)  So I had some rocks left over to do this with. Then, I added some potting soil & I was ready for my plants!

I added some Salvia & Impatiens. The Salvia I scored from Lowes at a marked down price of $1.00 each. All they needed was a little magic & a place to call home.

The replanting was under way!

I decided to place these on my front steps. The Hubs loves them. He didn't think he would but once he saw them & I waved my hand at his head.......the rest is history. Bwahahahahahaha!

Well would you look at that. My front steps need repainted. Gonna get the Hubs on that project pretty darned soon.  Yes, that is more left over river rock invading my photo. They maybe transformed into something else at a later date.

I am so happy with the way my plan worked out for these cauldrons & purple yet! My most favorite color! Now I have a Halloween reminder on my porch all Summer long!

(cackling here again!)

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Broom Time!

Okay Blogland., after my last post I realized that my Broom needed some time flying around our favorite place. Blogland!

Here is where we went:

 

We are still traveling so more to come soon on this!

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My Broom's Favorite Facebook Pages

Morning Blogland! Well, I survived yet another birthday this past Friday. Had a wickedly awesome day thanks to family, co-workers, friends & Facebook friends!  The Hubs took me to dinner & I indulged in Lobster & wine. My crew at Tobacco World got me this cake:

Enough about turning older. Soon I will be considered a Crone! Nothing wrong with that, I'm just not ready yet.

On to the reason for the post. My Broom has been a bit touchy since we haven't been on many travels lately. He has been nagging me to share some of his favorite Facebook pages which are loaded with great ideas for crafting & recipes. So here we go!

Confessions Of Crafty Witches

This FB page is chocked full of great ideas & links to were they come from with instructions or recipes.....whatever. Such as:

Spoonful.com

This too cute "little grass house" made from colorful sponges.

This makes me cackle with glee!

Sprinkle Bakes

These Irish Cream Hot Fudge Cupcakes are sure to cast just the right spell to make someone fall in love with your baking skills!

Prudent Baby

A Watermelon Keg! This is just wickedly adorable.  Also on this link is a recipe for Watermelon Agua-Fresca.  Looks like I will be putting this brew together soon myself!

Home Design

This FB page has some wickedly awesome idea as well. I can spend hours going over the ideas they share. (this aggravates my Broom too)

Just look!

Goods Home Design

40 + tables made from pallets! All of these ideas have me wanting to go a hunting for as many pallets as I can carry on my Broom.

Our Daily Ideas

What?!?!?!?!?  Wow! This from Our Daily Ideas showed me a trick or three that I have used to wow & amaze my friends! Of course I tell them that my Witchy Instinct led me to do these things!

Don't don't tattle on me or I will have to turn you into a toad! 

Kidding! (not)

Epbot

Genius idea! These easy to do little Shoe Hangers are too cute & what great use for those wire hangers that are so out of fashion these days.

Goods Home Design

Another one from Goods Home Design. Epic win in my book.  Now I wish I had saved the old tires from my car!  I know I'd have a least four of these babies in my house or on my patio.

My trusty Broom has lots more favorite Facebook pages that I will share with you at a later date. I'm off to create magic in my front yard this morning with some lovely plants I bought yesterday from Lowes.

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Boys Don't Do Princesses!

My son & his family recently enjoyed a week at Disney.  They had planned the trip because my daughter-in-law's father & step-mom lived close by. Unfortunately, his work took him from Florida to Texas & they had to move the weekend of the trip. But, the trip was already paid for & off they went. My son, his wife & their three kids.

One thing my son should have known. Boys don't do Princesses! My son told his middle child, Bradley to go get his photo taken with Belle after a Story time with Belle interactive event. The photo that resulted is this:

  

I love this picture. I have to admit, I laugh whenever I look at it.  Bradley is the master of the facial expression! 

Hmmm......I wonder who he get it from?

 His dad I am sure.

 (who yes, got it from me)

All three kids had a wonderful time. Ryan, who is 15, Bradley, 9 & Jessica, 4.

Jessica is into the Princesses in a big way. She went to Disney with every Princess dress there is in her suitcase. Plus, as an added bonus, my son & his wife got her the Minnie outfit she is wearing in this photo once they got to Disney. 

Oh no! She isn't spoiled! (cough cough)

One can be mistaken for a Disney Princess when the Princess has gone on break.

Here is Jessica filling in for Sophia the First.

Every Princess fill in knows that when the real Princess does show back up, you must keep up with the regal attitude!

Now 15 yr. old young men must keep the "cool" persona going at ALL times. Such as:

Nothing says "cool" more than cheesing it up for the camera while your mother is behind you screaming her head off!

Or looking totally bored in the second row while the rest of the car looks to be having fun.

Always maintain the coolness even when your hair is being blown & you are sitting in the backseat with your mother & and some other folks you don't know!

Back to the master of the facial expression. Bradley during his Jedi training makes me think of a Harry Potter meets Star Wars.

I mean, this IS some serious stuff.

Now Bradley is totally deaf in his left ear. So when the move was to duck, he heard jump.

He took Darth Vader & the other Jedi Knight by surprise with that move! Kudos to the Park Photographer for catching Bradley in mid air.

Of course girls can be Jedi Warriors too. The trick is to wow the dark side with your adorableness.

Darth Vader stands no chance against this young Jedi.

Taking a bit of time out for a family photo before getting back to more adventures!

Someone got into a bit of trouble while waiting to meet Mickey Mouse & decided to hide.

Mickey showed her that two can play that game!

When Mickey beckons, you don't turn him down.

Even if you are still in a bit of a bad mood.

Not too close Mouse or Disney is gonna be short a star!

Jessica went from homicidal to graceful.

Nothing cures the negative thoughts better than showing your feminine side with Minnie!

More family togetherness with Chef Mickey!

Tinkerbell is sure to be a kid pleaser.

Becoming Rapunzel's new BFF

So, just remember when at Disney, girls & Princesses is a big yes!

But Boys Don't Do Princesses! 

All the above photos were done by Disney photographers. I would like to take a second & thank all of them who took wonderful photo memories of my son's three children & also the people who portray the Disney characters. They were all so great with the kids. Yes, it is their job & they do it very well.

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