DIY Glitter Sunglasses

February 21, 2013 By

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I have a little bit of an obsession with glitter. It isn’t like I use it all the time, but I have this weird desire when I see it. I need to get my hands on it and own it. Sort of the same way I am about books and paint. It took me a long time to fall in love with the library because every time I wanted a book, I wanted to own it, not just borrow it. I’m over that now. But when I see glitter I have to possess it. So to help ease my obsession I decided to make some DIY Glitter Sunglasses.

How to Make DIY Glitter Sunglasses

The formula is simple. Find yourself some cheap sunglasses you like. I got mine at Target for about $8.00. Then get yourself some fun, sparkly glitter. I couldn’t resist this pack of twelve chunky glitters from Recollections. For this project I opted for the copper color on the tortoise shell glasses and Ebony on the black glasses. Lastly you need some Modge Podge and a small paint brush to apply the Modge Podge. I used Mod Podge Gloss
for this project. DO NOT use the Matte Modge Podge as it will dull the glitter.

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DIY Glitter Sunglasses
 
Ingredients
  • sunglasses
  • Modge Podge gloss
  • paint brush
  • glitter
  • sanding block
Instructions
  1. Using the paint brush apply a light layer of the Modge Podge to the outside ear pieces of the sunglasses.
  2. While the Modge Podge is wet, sprinkle the glitter over the entire area.
  3. Allow to air dry.
  4. Once dry, apply another thin layer of the Modge Podge to the top of the glitter to seal it and keep the glitter from falling off.
  5. Allow to dry completely.
  6. Check the underside of the ear pieces for glitter and use the sanding block to sand it away so it does not irritate your ears.
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Wordless Wednesday Light

February 20, 2013 By

This wordless Wednesday I wanted to share with you a couple of photos I took just because I loved the play of the light through the glass. This is some unfiltered ginger soda I was drinking hoping to settle my very unhappy belly. But when I put the bottle and glass on the counter I fell in love with the way the light was streaming through the bottle and I knew I needed to take a few pictures. And that is really the only reason I snapped these; simply because I thought they were pretty. I hope you enjoy them too.

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Gluten Free Mexican Rice and Beef Recipe

February 19, 2013 By

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Matthew loves all things Mexican. He loves the flavors, the language, the culture. Everything. He wants to go to Mexico when he gets older and hopes to learn Spanish soon. But that means he always requests Mexican inspired dishes. His favorite seems to be “Mexican Pizza”; our version of tostadas, but I can’t make them every night. He also seems to not want to eat meat much, so I am always looking for new ways to get protein in him. That is how I came up with my Gluten Free Mexican Rice and Beef Recipe.

We purchase a 1/2 of a grass fed steer every year, so we have tons of ground beef. I needed to use up some of it and coming up with an easy one-dish meal seemed like a great way to do it. I hope you enjoy.

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Gluten Free Mexican Rice and Beef Recipe
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper or 5 small sweet peppers, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 1 can tomatoes, diced with juice
  • 3 cups Beef Broth, organic or homemade (or more)
  • 2 tablespoons cumin (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can tomato sauce (optional)
  • fresh cilantro, washed and chopped
Instructions
  1. In a very large skillet cook the beef until done.
  2. Remove the beef and set to the side.
  3. Heat the oil in the pan and saute the onions and peppers until they have softened and the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and cook a moment longer.
  5. Add the rice and stir so that it is covered with the oil and cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the spices and cook for a minute.
  7. Add the tomatoes and beef broth.
  8. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover with a lid.
  9. Allow to cook for 15 to 20 minutes, checking occasionally for doneness and to make sure you don't need more liquid.
  10. If more liquid is necessary add more beef broth or a can of tomato sauce.
  11. Once done, add cooked beef back in and stir in the cilantro.
  12. Serve immediately.
  13. To reheat, add tomato sauce and heat over low heat on the stove.
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My Job Chart and the Demise of Guys

February 18, 2013 By

The Demise of Guys? Over My Dead Body

I was recently reading an article written by Gregg Murset called The Demise of Guys? Over My Dead Body. Gregg is the creator of My Job Chart and he was discussing how young men and boys are getting caught up in online technology so much that they are losing a large part of their lives to video games and pornography. Gregg has 4 boys of his own and he wants to make sure that his boys, and all boys like them, do not get caught up in electronics to the point where they are neglecting other, more important, aspects of their lives. He discusses the fact that because of the intense stimulation that video games produce, our boys minds are becoming “rewired” to expect constant stimulation at a higher and higher level. It is leaving them with an inability to relate to real life. And the graphic nature of pornography is harming their ability to develop normal, caring relationships. Again, they are becoming stimulated in an artificial way, which leaves them expecting life to be different than it really is.  As the graphic below shows, this is a scary and disturbing trend.

The Trend & What Can Be Done

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My Take On This Issue

As the mom of 3 boys I am very concerned about my kids well being and how they will develop as young men. With autism thrown into the picture, life becomes very complicated. One of the only things Matthew truly enjoys is video game, and there in lies a large problem. We know they aren’t healthy for him, but when given the opportunity to have free time, he has no interest in other things. My husband and I are really looking for guidance in helping him, and his brothers, choose other activities to stimulate their mind and keep them active. We are hoping he and his brothers will choose to join a swim team as they get older, since it is a great activity and something we think they will love.

But the main idea is to get our boys away from the computers and get them involved around the house, or in outside activities. So what do you do to keep your kids active and off the computer?

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

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