Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Kitchen Cabinet Reorganization

So Memories By Christine's post on organizing her kitchen desk made me think about how can I keep my kitchen counters clean? How can I rearrange stuff so that we have a spot for our keys, wallet, sunblock, batteries, etc? We only have 2 kitchen drawers: 1 for our eating utensils and one for our measuring spoons, etc.

Last week, I just decided to tackle it while my son was playing so nicely. Here's what I came up with....

BEFORE:
Kitchen Cabinets 1 and 2 - Front and Back - they open up in the front and the back - kinda cool.


Kitchen Cabinet #3 AND our messy counter


AFTER
In the third cabinet, to the right, on the bottom shelf, I put a little tray with a notepad and space for our keys and my husband's wallet. The bottom shelf has stuff we use a lot like sunblock, vitamins, etc. It's all closest to the door too.

The can foods we didn't use as often in that third cabinet, I put into another cabinet above our kitchen table (the kitchen table is stuck in one place, can't be moved) I'll try and get a picture of that too.

The first and second cabinets, I just reorganized so it was easier to find things. All baking goods in one area. Spices on a little rack, etc. As you can see I need to go grocery shopping too, but it was easier to reorganize and wipe down the cabinets when there's less food =D Now hopefully it can stay like that.

That night I also dehydrated those bananas that were on the counter, cut up the watermelon and put it in the fridge. All the batteries are in the cabinet that's under the counter along with all our games and photo albums. Then basically everything else on there went back to it's original room. I love when I can be organized.

linkparty Organize and Decorate Everything

One Lovely Blog Award


Sarah at Crafting and Creativity gave me this award. Thanks so much! Check out her blog; she has a variety of projects and crafts that's she's done. I feel so inspired to make and try new things from her site!


The rules for this award are as follows:
  • thank and link back to the person that gave you the award.
  • share 7 things about yourself.
  • pass the award to 7 fellow bloggers that inspire you.
  • let them know about the award.
Here are 7 things about me, Maryanne:
  1. I hate sleeping with socks on and sometimes I leave my feet out of the covers on purpose.
  2. I love to read! Mostly all the LDS Romance books.
  3. I really need/want a Silhouette. Going to try to save up for one, but I'm really wishing that I'll win one from all the many blogs giving them away. Or Silhouette would contact me to review one! =D
  4. I love playing games, participating in contests and giveaways, and having/going to parties.
  5. Desperately need a date with my husband - I keep thinking about (A More Real) Love Story video. I love the ending; amazing how your fairy tale changes =D. Watch below:
  6. I was born in the Philippines and came to the U.S. when I was 3 - I'm still not a U.S. citizen.
  7. My husband and I are thinking of doing a blog design business together to help bring in more income since it's a little difficult to find a job in the Illustration field for him. Check out this blog header he created here.

Awarding these fabulous blogs:
  1. Just Sew Sassy
  2. The Autocrat
  3. Craft Rookie
  4. Lovely Paper Blog
  5. Memories by Christine
  6. My Scrapbook World
  7. You Had Me at Craft

Monday, August 2, 2010

8th Mommy Mondays

So all three of us were just lying on the floor last Wednesday night when my husband asks our 19 mo. old son, can you sing your ABCs? We were shocked to hear him actually try it....we heard A ... D ...F, G, H ... and then we started laughing so hard in surprise.

I love moments like these to know that my son is learning and listening to what we're trying to teach him. It's amazing how much they pick up and we don't know right away.

What fun things were you surprised about that your child knew?

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Here's a wonderful message about motherhood too.
It sure lifted my spirits.What a wonderful reminder about my role as a mother. Helped me to remember that I'm doing my best and this is challenging, but God is with me.

My favorite line is "He is blessing you and He will bless you even -- no, especially -- when your days and your nights may be the most challenging..." Something I need to remember during the really challenging times.




Watching this makes me think that I can handle another child someday - no I'm still not pregnant...

Friday, July 30, 2010

Fashionable Fridays #14

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Here's an outfit I wore to church. I've been dying to wear my new red belt that I bought a couple months ago. Finally I figured out a good outfit to do it with.


I'm wearing a shirt dress (it's a little too short for my liking so I wore my black skirt underneath) from Kohls. I bought like 3 years ago for like $7!!! It was the only one left and my size - lucky me!

Several people complimented me on it at church so that made me happy.

I need accessories though - a lot of my jewelery has been damaged by my little boy - any durable jewelery out there that's cute!? Plus I need some money to go shopping - some day.


Comments on Lookville - yes I decided to brave again and see what "the fashion experts" had to say...

@MichelleW: I think it looks great, though I might wear it a little lower.



@beautynut: I think this is fine. You could do a white t-shirt and still wear the red belt too. Very cute outfit all around

@PopChampagne: I think the belt it good with the outfit
@TheGorgeousGalGlamSociety: This isn't the most fashion forward outfit - the red black and white combo is a bit bleh. Try this outfit without the red accents and save them for an outfit with greys or navy.
 
Most were nice thank goodness. I agree with the last one if I had any money to shop then the red belt would look fabulous with navy.



@stelps: my opinion is: the red belt would match better with red shoes and black or white shirt. this outfit would be nice with black or white belt and black or white shirt.

@Dancingnixie: I wouldn't wear the red shirt as well. White would be fine, I love the belt!

@patriciams: I like your outfit.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

What Should I Make?

I feel like sewing something! What should I sew/make? - I'm a beginner mind you. Look at my crafty goals and pick something from the list or suggest something else... http://craftymommydiva.blogspot.com/search/label/crafty%20goals

I want to make something useful and fun - something for me or something for my son...