The World's Slowest Bathroom Redecorating Job

I mentioned on a post-it note Tuesday (The Tuesday week before last) that I hated, and would never again apply wallpaper! When I originally hung it in 1992, it looked great. Now, not so much! (I took a picture of it, but now I can't find it. Only thing I can figure is it's on my son's SD card. If I find it, I'll post it later.)

The paper came off easy enough, leaving the backing. The backing takes a little getting wet and then it peels off... leaving the paste! UGH!! I then have to scrub, and scrub, and scrub some more, to get the paste off. It's making me crazy!

I'm sure it will be great once it's finished. I've already picked out a shower curtain and matched a gallon of paint to it. The walls are going to bed a rust red color! And hubby said we can get new flooring... not sure why? Well, it could be because the old floor has yellowed where the floor mats sat and is really yucky looking!

I think I want to tile the floor this time and be done with it. Of course I'd love a beautiful granite tile, but will probably end up with the slate-looking one I found at Lowe's for just $1.58 sq/ft. It will go well with the colors scheme I've come up with since it has an array of colors in it, including red. And, with that many colors surely if I get tired of the red walls I can find something else that will match.

So, anyone have any suggestions for getting paste off the walls? If not it may be June before I'm done... I'll keep you posted!

Blogger Static Pages - Finally!

I love Blogger. I know! I know! If you use Word Press you're bound and determined they are better.  However, I have found, for me personally, that Blogger does just about everything Word Press does and is easier to use.

My biggest complaint though, was something that must have been other blogger's complaints too because it has now been addressed!

Static Pages!

It was easy enough to start a blog, even give it a custom domain, and even host it on another platform, (such as Hostgator or GoDaddy) but without having static pages, you just couldn't make it into a website.

I don't know how long this option has been there (apparently I'm clueless!) but today when I went to make a new post I accidentally hit Edit Pages. What? What are pages? Are they what I think they are? YES! And, you can make up to 10 of them!

So, I immediately started transferring my Word Press blogs. It will take me a while to copy and paste all the posts and pages, but I'm doing it. And honestly, it won't take all that long. In about 20 minutes this morning I set up one at Mia Minerals And More. I'm not sure I love this template, it has some quirks I'm not digging, but I can always change that. And, I need to put it on my custom domain once I'm done transferring everything. But you can see an example of how a custom page will look by visiting the one I set up HERE.

It's really easy to add them too! You just click on >Posting, >Edit Pages, >New Page. Viola!

In the new blog, that I just set up, the pages are listed in the sidebar, but when you go to make your first new page, you can choose if you want them listed there or across the top. (under your header) That's another reason I will probably be changing this template. It didn't look right with them across the top - a glitch in the template - and I'd prefer them up there.

To learn more about adding pages to your Blogger Blog, visit Blogger Help.

What Should I Get My Sister For Her Anniversary?

So, my sister's anniversary is coming up. What are some great gifts for her? I'm just not very creative and I'm having a hard time thinking of something original.

So that you know a little about her, she had a blog, which she hasn't been updating, but you can see some of her past posts and delve a little into her nature by visiting Take A Break From The Daily Grind.

In brief I'll tell you that she likes crafts, scrapbooking in particular. She's sentimental and usually gives me something that reflects that such as an engraved crystal vase or a photo cake. She LOVES bath & body products and jewelry and candles, and she likes her dog to have cute little outfits. She watches kids in her home as a source of extra income, so I'm sure could use some pampering for herself. She likes customized ring tones on her cell phone. And she likes bling.

Any ideas, suggestions? Help!!

Clothing Drive Commercial -- Video Thursday

I'm a sucker for a meme, and since Pretty Pink Momma mentioned me on her Video Thursday post today, I thought I'd play along.

I was emailed the link for this commercial by a friend. I've never seen it aired, but I doubt it would be on YouTube if it was going to be aired during the Super Bowl, so I'm not sure why it was made... but it's simply hilarious! Let me know if it made you laugh as much as it did me.