Monday August 19th, 2019...Morning Thoughts

My Klean Kanteen water bottle. "More Ocean Less Plastic. The 5 Gyres Institute".

Things I’m thinking this morning in no special order....

I purchased this cute little frame 🖼️ in Ohio at Goodwill when I was out there visiting my husband's family. It is gold with small carved flowers. When I got home I realized that one of the pieces of art that I was looking for a frame for fit this perfectly and so I unstapled the back and placed the art in it. Then I used painters masking tape to hold the back to the frame. I did not want to staple the back to the art because that might have ruined it. I hung it up in my bedroom, but it fell apart off the wall yesterday. I am really glad it didn't break because it has a glass front. The back piece unfortunately only has a small sawtooth picture hanger on the back, but it didn't want to hold the weight of the whole frame. I think I need to find something that is more secure and maybe attached to the frame itself instead of the back. What do you use that works well and is secure for hanging your frames?

Yesterday I was very proud of myself. I finally remembered to use my reusable bottle at Dutch Bros for my Iced Apple Juice Chai I usually get. I wasn't sure they would fill it because it isn't one of their cups with a Dutch Bros logo on it, but they did. Unfortunately the drink I get is a 32 ounce usually and my reusable cup is a 27 ounce...so I was missing a little bit, but at least I am helping save the environment...maybe...you see, I watched them mix the drink and they used a plastic cup to do so, ugh! I might have to forgo going to Dutch Bros altogether. I could get the Oregon Chai and Apple juice at the store and mix it at home myself. I would miss the fun people working at Dutch Bros though and my husband loves going there. He probably won't ever stop getting his drink (a peppermint sprinkle freeze with whip) from Dutch Bros in a plastic cup with a plastic straw 🥤...unless Dutch Bros decides to change for the better. I wish corporations would be more environmentally conscience.

I also got some groceries yesterday at Winco and didn't use any bags 🛍️ because I had forgot the reusable ones out of the back of my car again. I was loading my groceries into my cart and the cashier asked me why I wasn't using any bags. I said I wanted to be eco-friendly, but forgot my reusable totes and I was just going to load the groceries into a foldable, collapsible crate I have in the trunk anyway. We, however; forgot a few groceries and so we came back and this time I was prepared. I brought the totes into the store with me. I am becoming more consciously aware of all the plastic and Styrofoam packaging around me. I had to buy toilet tissue 🧻 and the affordable stuff is all wrapped in plastic...wish it wasn't. I really don't know why it has to be.

Happy Monday beautiful people! I hope your Monday is wonderful!

Fluffy Layers Farm Queen Tote Review

Fluffy Layers is a wonderful company that was developed by Tara Grier. She and her team at Fluffy Layers are the creators of The Egg Collecting Apron®, The Egg Gathering Apron® & The Harvest Apron®. They also have some other cute, fashionable products for the farm lover in us all.

Fluffy Layers Farm Queen Tote.

I received The Farm Queen Tote from Fluffy Layers. It is a canvas type bag with handles that is great for holding groceries, farmers market goodies, or just about anything worth toting around. I love that this tote is eco-friendly and reusable. It has a fabulous design on the front of a rooster, a crown, and a partial circlet of flowers with the words "Fluffy Layers Farm Queen". I will love using this around the farm to hold my harvest from my garden to my home.

BUY IT
You can purchase Fluffy Layers Farm Queen Tote in their Fluffy Layers' online shop.

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received these products for free to facilitate this review. As a Fluffy Layers Brand Ambassador I get occasional products to share with my readers for free. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Black Friday Sale

The 5th Annual Black Friday sale from TOS Magazine is on now! Hundreds of products will be on sale with a savings of up to 70%. Purchase a one-year subscription to The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, and receive a FREE Homeschooling with Heart tote bag, any Schoolhouse Planner of your choice for FREE, and a FREE E-Book: Cranberry Christmas. This Cranberries & Cream holiday subscription bundle is worth over $80, but is only $19.95 from 11/24 through 11/29. Plus, one family is going to win a getaway package to Great Wolf Lodge! Join in the savings and fun--CLICK HERE to get the details!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Because I am a support leader for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and posting about this Black Friday Sale I am getting coupon for my choice of three Curiosity Files and Expo To Go Fall 2010 for free. This information is from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's email to me. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this post.

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Free Cranberries & Cream Homeschooling With Heart Tote Bag Offer

Get a free Homeschooling with Heart Cranberries & Cream colored tote bag from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine! This limited-edition tote bag is a beautiful cranberries & cream flavor--very festive for Fall and the upcoming holidays. This is the same tote as the brown/blue and brown/pink bags you may have received in the past. Made of sturdy canvas, these bags snap on either end to prevent the contents from falling out. Each bag is a rich, cranberry color with warm, creamy accents. They make gorgeous gifts, too! The Cranberries & Cream bags ship in mid-November and will arrive in time for Christmas gift giving or to enjoy yourself during the holiday season.

Time Sensitive!!! Read On...

1. Before midnight PST on Saturday, October 2, purchase a two-year subscription for just $19.95, and you'll also receive:

♥The new Cranberries & Cream Homeschooling with Heart tote bag --- FREE!
♥The Fall 2010 print issue --- FREE!
♥TOS new ebook: Cranberry Christmas: Cranberry Christmas: packed full of everything cranberry! Includes recipes, fun cranberry information, and activities for the children, including napkin rings and place cards for your Thanksgiving and Christmas table. --- FREE!

The sooner you subscribe the more issues you receive. Plus, you'll guarantee you get one of the festive Cranberries & Cream Homeschooling with Heart tote bags.

2. From Sunday, October 3 through midnight PST on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 you will only get a one-year subscription for the $19.95, but you'll still also receive:

♥The new Cranberries & Cream Homeschooling with Heart tote bag --- FREE!
♥The Fall 2010 print issue --- FREE!
♥TOS new ebook: Cranberry Christmas: Cranberry Christmas: packed full of everything cranberry! Includes recipes, fun cranberry information, and activities for the children, including napkin rings and place cards for your Thanksgiving and Christmas table. --- FREE!

UPDATE OCT. 2, 2010:
If you tried to order the $19.95 Cranberries & Cream subscription special early this morning, you may have noticed a pricing issue in the Schoolhouse Store Because of this they're extending the $19.95 for 2 years of TOS special!
You have an extra day to grab this great deal--that's midnight PST on Sunday, October 3!

All subscriptions begin with the Winter Issue. But you'll also receive the bonus Fall Issue in October!
New and renewing subscribers, U.S. and Canada please go to the link below to subscribe...
http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=460

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Because I am a support leader for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and posting for posting about this Cranberry Christmas special I am getting my choice of a TOS Planner--including The 2010-2011 Schoolhouse Planner or any one of the Student Planners for free. This information is from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's email to me. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this post.

LTDchix Reusable Tote Bag Review and Giveaway

Are you still living the dream of motherhood? I am!! A while back I did a review for a company called LTDchix (LTD stands for Living the Dream). They now not only make very cute t-shirts, but also tote bags. I received a tan one with Yoga Mom on it from them to review. These tote bags are in full color, great for taking with you grocery shopping or anywhere where you need an extra hand holding things, and are very well constructed. I feel like I need 20 extra hands at times! They are re-usable and very eco-friendly and a good size for putting a lot of things in. My friends keep asking me where I got it...I feel very admired :)

BUY IT:
You can also feel admired! These totes are only $5!! What a deal! They have 4 styles to choose from: Yoga Mom Tote Bag in Lime, Yoga Mom Tote Bag in Tan, Shopping Mom Grocery Bag in Royal Blue, and Shopping Mom Grocery Bag in White. Also, if you purchase any 2 shirts, you may receive a FREE Eco-friendly LTDchix Shopping Bag!! What a bargain.

For a limited time you can also buy the Halloween Mom or Christmas Mom t-shirt. They have designed these in color! You can wear it at those neighborhood Halloween/Christmas parties or while your little ones are Trick-Or-Treating or caroling. Don’t wait or you'll miss out! When buying please use my LTDchix Referral Code when you shop at LTDchix.com: LTDchix15. Just type it into the comments section NOT the coupon code when you check out.


WIN IT:
Nina at LTDchix is generously giving away a reusable tote bag to one of my readers.

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Make sure you leave me your email in all posts so that I can contact you. This contest ends on Friday October 23, 2009 at midnight (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). This Giveaway is open Worldwide!!

LTDchix Clearance Sale

A while back I did a review for a company called LTDchix. They now not only make very cute t-shirts, but also tote bags. These tote bags are great for taking with you grocery shopping and are very well constructed. They are re-usable and very eco-friendly. They are also only $5!! What a steal! Also, if you purchase two shirts, you may purchase the "Yoga Mom" in tan tote bag for 1/2 price! That is only $2.50!! What a bargain.

LTDchix is having their first annual clearance sale! These cute mom t-shirts (The Cleaning Mom, The Workout Mom, The Beach Cart Mom, The Multi-tasking Mom, The Shopping Mom, and The Cleaning Mom) are going into retirement and are no longer going to be available. Please grab those sizes now! You will one of the few moms in the country to own these great LTDchix designs. Those LTDchix “moms” t-shirts are priced at a low $10 and under!! The Lipstick/Light Pink Beach Cart Mom t-shirt is only $5 and the Lipstick/Light Pink Cleaning Mom t-shirt is only $6 in size small!! Don't forget to use my LTDchix Referral Code when you shop there: LTDchix15. Just type it into the comments section NOT the coupon code when you check out.

For a limited time you can also buy the Halloween Mom t-shirt. This is the first design they have done in color! You can wear it at those neighborhood Halloween parties or while your little ones are Trick-Or-Treating. I might get myself one to wear to my church's Trunk-Or-Treat party. The Halloween Mom is available only through September. So don’t wait!

They are also now able to ship to Canada and abroad through the United States Post Office which offers you a less expensive shipping rate. So, go shopping and indulge yourself because these bargains won't last for very long!! You will be happy that you did and again don't forget to use my LTDchix Referral Code when you shop at LTDchix: LTDchix15. Just type it into the comments section NOT the coupon code when you check out. Let me know by commenting here if you used it. Thanks!!