Printables

Are you a blogger with too many passwords and Id's to remember?? I know I have a ton and I hate spending 20 minutes trying to log into an account because I forgot my user name and password.  So, I've created a user id list printable to keep all those user id's and passwords organized and in one place.  This printable isn't as fancy as some of the ones I have seen on Pinterest, but this one is free to download and does the same job as the other fancy ones.  I created this in Microsoft Word.  I also have a few more blogger printables that I have created, you can download them all for free on my website.  Click HERE to visit my printables page and get organized! :)
Do you need a certain printable you can't find online for free?? Let me know what you need on the printable and I can create one for you. Here is a look at the User ID List you can download on my site.
 

 

Have fun getting organized! :)

DIY Pen Holder

My girls decided they wanted to share a room.  I didn't put up a fight because I have been secretly waiting for them to share a room so I can finally have my own office ;)   I discovered after I moved into the office that I needed a place to put all my pens and pencils.  I'm more of a DIYer than a "go out and buy it" type of person so I decided to make my own pen/pencil holder and get the kids involved in the project to! I keep all of our used tin cans (whether its from canned veggies or spaghetti O's) I wash them out and store them in a box in the garage for ideas, such as this, that pop in my head.  So here's a tutorial on how to make your own pen/pencil holder or have your kids design you one.

Here is everything you will need:

*Cleaned and dried tin can
*Blank printer paper (you can also use scrapbook paper with designs on it or fabric)
*Scissors
*Hot glue gun
*If you are letting your kids create one for you, you will need their crayons, markers, and/or stickers.

1. Start by laying the tin can on its side.  I used a black crayon and drew a line where the can opens on one end and a line where the can ends at the bottom.  Then wrap the paper around the can.  Draw another line where the paper meets together on the other side of the can.  Cut on the guide lines you just drew so the paper will wrap around the can perfectly with no overhang.  

It should look like this when finished cutting.
 

2.  If you are letting the kids design your pen holder, take the paper off now and let them design away.  My girls colored pictures of our family on their papers and decorated them with stickers.  You can also use scrap-book paper with cute designs to match the colors of your office if you want a more sophisticated holder.
 3.  Once the kids are happy with their pictures you can plug in the glue gun!  Once its heated up, apply a strip of glue from the top of the can to the bottom of the can where the paper will meet.  Then make strips of glue around the entire can.  Try doing that as quick as possible so the glue doesn't dry.
4. Grab your paper the kids created and wrap it around the can.  Try to smooth out the glue with the paper.  Once I had the paper placed the way I wanted it, I used a strip of clear tape and put it over the meeting point for the paper in the back.  This is optional, The paper will stay in place with the glue but the tape gives it more of a smooth finished look on the back. If you used scrap-book paper, finish it by attaching a ribbon around the can.  That's it! Now put it on your desk, add some pens and pencils and Enjoy! :)

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(I got lucky.. I started with no pen holder and the girls enjoyed the project so much that I ended up with 3! lol)
**Update:  I wanted to show you how you can make these cut pen holders with fabric as well.  You follow the same steps as above just using fabric instead.  I didn't have any cute fabric patterns left so I used an old Onesie I found in the girls old baby clothes box in the garage!  Here is a picture of the one I made :) And  yes this means I now have 4 pen holders! lol

Jamberry Nail Review & Giveaway!!!

Today is day 5 with my Jamberry Nails on!  I have to start off by saying that I am in love with these nails! The Jamberry Nail held up way better than my polish as you can see.  I was pretty busy this week and did a lot of projects around the house.  I moved my kids bedrooms around and organized my garage which caused a lot of dings and chips on my painted nails but it didn't phase the Jamberry Nail.  My family had a cook-out this week and I played 3 rounds of Horseshoes (and I beat the guys while I was at it ;) which also didn't bother the wrapped nail but it faded and chipped the painted nails. I should also mention the pink polish is a more expensive polish and in 5 days its already chipping, cracking and fading. I spend a LOT of time painting and making designs on my nails and the Jamberry Nails have the professional look everyone wants but the ability to let anyone apply them. The wraps were so easy to apply and after 5 days of comparing the wrap to polish I want to be a Jamberry Consultant so I can have these wraps on all the time! Speaking of a Jamberry Consultant, I wanted to mention Melissa.  She is the one who sent me these free samples of Jamberry Nails. Here are a few words from Melissa describing her company and why she became a consultant:
 Jamberry started as a company back in 2010 by 3 sisters, out of Utah, and has just taken off.  I am very happy with my role as an independent sales person for Jamberry, because it allows me to schedule my work around my life (which is great with having a 5 month old), instead of scheduling my life around my job.  Plus its a community of loving and supportive women who are always willing to build you up and support you in any way possible. Jamberry offers a sales structure set up similarly to Mary Kay or Scentsy, however we have less than 20K consultants right now, and Scentsy has over 350K.  Jamberry is gaining momentum very quickly, with national recognition in magazines and on Good Morning America.  I personally became a consultant because I love the product so much.  I am definitely not a sales person of any kind, but this product actually sells itself. I really wanted to be able to wear the nail wraps, because I have a 5 month old daughter who loves to suck on my fingers, so I wasn't willing to wear nail polish, because I didn't want her to ingest any of it.  These wraps are non-toxic, gluten, soy and dairy free, and when applied and removed properly, they will not damage your nails.  They can last up to 2 weeks on fingers and as many as 6 weeks on toes, all with no chipping. I am very excited not only about being able to have nice nails on days when I can't even get dressed (yet my nails still look super cute!!), but the opportunity to work from home and not only bring in extra income, but to be able to offer this to other women who want to stay at home. I have decided to also focus on informing others about this great opportunity just because it has been such a wonderful experience for me.  I never pictured myself a stay at home mom, I have always been either at work or in school, so to actually find a stay at home job that is not a scam (I almost got scammed right before I took this current job but I caught on before I did anything too dumb), and has a product that I enjoy, doing work that I am good at, is great! Here is Melissa's website: https://melissabolgen.jamberrynails.net
I hope you enjoyed the review's on this amazing work at home opportunity and their great product! Here is the link for the giveaway I know you all have been waiting for! :) a Rafflecopter giveaway
Enter to win your own set of Jamberry Nails.. here is the style:

 

Home Business Ideas

Not really into Home parties or a MLM business?  You can start your own Home Business! Brainstorm and write down your passions and talents.  See if you can turn any of your ideas into a work at home business.  I've added some small work at home business ideas to my website to get you started.  Check them out here!  

Jamberry Nails 5 day challenge

I'm so excited to share not only this product but this work at home opportunity with all of you! I've been talking with Melissa who sells Jamberry Nails and I offered to do the 5 day Jamberry Nail Challenge here on my blog to show how awesome their products are!  The 5 day challenge is simple.  She sent me a sample wrap that I cut in half and applied to one finger on each hand.  I then painted the rest of my nails with my expensive nail polish.  This is a picture of my nails on day one.  I will take another picture on day 5 so you can see the results!
Applying the wrap the my nail was very simple.  She sent me detailed instructions on how to apply it.
*First gather your "tools" You will need alcohol wipes, a cuticle pusher, your Jamberry Nails set and a blow dryer.
*You start by taking your old nail polish off.
*Then you push back your cuticles.  I have a nice cuticle remover cream that I got for Christmas in a nail kit ( yes, I do my nails so much my mom bought me a really nice 75 piece nail kit for Christmas last year :) So I used that and a cuticle pusher to push them back. 
*Once I was done with pushing back all my cuticles I used an alcohol wipe that she sent me to clean all my nails.
*Then you match up your nails and the wraps and see what nail works best with each wrap.  I wanted to accent my ring finger so I cut my strip in half to put it on both ring fingers.
*You then peel off the wrap from the plastic and set it on your finger nail.  Dont press down yet!
*Grab your blow dryer and heat up the wrap (for 3-5 seconds) to make it soft and flexible.
*Then press the wrap onto your nail.  Use your cuticle pusher to seal the wrap around your cuticle area and smooth the wrap to your nail.
*Trim the top excess with scissors and file it down to meet your nail.
*Once everything is smooth and perfect hit the nail with the blow dryer again for another few seconds to seal and bond the wrap to your nail.
*That's it!!  Its a very simple process and the wraps are super cute!
You can host a party with this company and try out the products yourself with a bunch of your friends or you can sign up to become an Independent Consultant and get started on your own Work At Home Opportunity! I have details about the company on my website and a link if you want to get started! I will update you all in 5 days and show you how my nails look.  Also check back because I will be doing a Giveaway to win a full sheet of Jamberry Nails (which is enough for a full mani and pedi!) on my 5th day update post!! :))

My Site

My website The Ultimate WAH Momma just got a make-over! Head over there and check it out! Also, More work at home opportunities were added! Have fun reading :)

Home Business Opportunities

Do you want to work at home but not sure where to start??  I added a few more work at home business opportunities & business ideas to my site.  Check them out and let me know if you have any more legitimate ways to work at home!  Visit The Ultimate WAH Momma

G-Project Portable Speaker

I am reviewing this G-Project G-Zip portable line-in speaker.  I bought this for my husband on his birthday because he's always listening to his I-Heart radio app. so much to the point his phone speaker broke lol. He LOVES this little speaker!  It is a pretty powerful portable speaker.  It has great sound quality and pumps out some base.  He usually doesn't turn it up full blast and the music can still be heard by the neighbors (its a good thing he has great taste in music ;).  It also has a great battery life.  He uses this speaker everyday (he has had it about 4 months now) and it hasn't lost any battery life.  When it is fully charged it lasts about 8 consecutive hours!  It also has a retractable cord which comes in handy so you aren't tangling and dragging cords around.  The greatest thing about this speaker is the price.  You can get it on my Amazon Site now for only $19.99!! Defiantly worth the money and almost every review on amazon about this speaker is a good review. Great Product!

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Do you have what it takes??

Before you take the plug into being a WAH mom you should first see if you have the personality traits needed to be a successful WAH mom. Being a WAH mom can be very rewarding.  You don't have to pay for child care, you can raise your children, you can wear whatever you want to,  and you can be your own boss. But being a WAH mom does have its downfalls.. visit my site to find out if you have what it takes to be a successful WAH :)  The Ultimate WAH Momma