Fun & Affordable Magnet Learning Station

Happy Wednesday!!

So glad the sun is shining & warmers temps on the way!

All that Magnet talk yesterday got me to thinking of 

all the fun things you can do with magnet boards!

Check out this amazing Magnetic Learning Station from:

The Homes I Have Made

http://thehomesihavemade.com/2012/09/magnetic-learning-station-playroo/#_a5y_p=927114

I just think it would be perfect in any kids room!

Plus, even better...

It is affordable!

 This women purchased her magnet piece for $10.00 at Lows!

Find some fun buckets and you are all set..

 She has Letters, flash cards, and Funny Face pieces separated in buckets!

Any kids would surely Love this!!

Hope You Enjoy today's find..

Hi ho, Hi ho...Off to work I go!

If you missed our Magnet Talk yesterday, here is the link:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2016/04/let-love-grow.html
It was about the magnetic force of the $1.00 section at Target!

Love ya,

Shelby

Directions for this project here:

http://thehomesihavemade.com/2012/09/magnetic-learning-station-playroo/#_a5y_p=927114

Super Sunday Cereal Savings....$1.16 for Rice Krispies/Frosted Flakes

Sometimes on Lazy Sunday days..

I do some "serious" couponing

 then..

I take my finds

and

share them with my awesome blogger family.

This Super Saving
is
 for those of you who have a Super One available to you!

This past week,

there is a coupon for 

Kellogs Cereal & Pop Tarts for

$1.66

(that's already a great price)

Now,

go to

https://www.kelloggsfamilyrewards.com/en_US/coupons.html

 and

 Print the .50 cents off Coupon for Frosted Flakes/Rice Krispies

 

That brings your Cereal Price to:

$1.16

You have a Super Cereal Sunday Saving!!

If you Like this Saving
Pay if Forward
&
Share it with your Friends!!

We can all use a great deal!!

If you didn't have a chance to read my Do-it-Yourself Project
Check out the link here:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2016/04/rulers-rulehow-do-you-think-these.html

Rulers Rule...How do you think these measure up?

 Happy Wednesday!!

How's your day measuring up?

The only thing I see measuring up is the snow accumulation.

Enough about the Snow!

Let's cheer ourselves up with a fun project.

Are you ready?

The Do~it~Yourself....6ft. Ruler!!

What's that you ask?

It's a fun way to show off your growing child, plus it adds a fun design element to any room.

First Up..We have this cute "Artwork display Area"

By: Home is what you make it!

They have the 6ft. ruler,

Next to it..

They have clipboards for displaying kids artwork..

You can just switch it out!

H

Source: www.homeiswhatyoumakeit.com

Next Up,

We have this adorable Spring Front Porch.

My dear neighbor made me one a few years back & this is exactly what I'm doing with mine!

The designer from: Cottage in the Oaks

Added some adorable Lanterns, Mason Jars, flowers, and a cute chalkboard to make it complete!

Source: www.cottageintheoaks.com

This next one even looks adorable in a living room!

This Chevron Ruler from:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/124898698/growth-ruler-distressed-grey-and-creamy?ref=shop_home_feat

Will run you around $67.00 but is Oh so Cute!

 A more affordable option from Etsy is the Burlap Version

Love how it just lays nicely next to any door, taking up little space!

Like what you see?

Want to try to make one at on your own?

 Follow this Link for the Easy Do it yourself Instructions:

http://adventuresindecoratinganddesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/ruler-growth-chart.html 

Looking for a Different Color or Style:

This one would be adorable in a Nursery

&

It's easy and affordable!

Source here: http://www.thepinningmama.com/5-30-minute-wooden-growth-chart/

If you are like me and need to watch something to learn how!

Here is a great tutorial :)

Not sure your Ready to "do it yourself"

You can purchase them on Etsy!

These are from:

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/153130893/painted-ruler-growth-chart-wood-growth?ref=related-0

They are adorable with the names on them & run around $67.00 

Hope You Enjoyed today's Do-it Yourself Project!

When it comes to home improvement

Altobelli Peterson Construction measures up against all the rest!

Give us a call for all you Siding, Roofing, Gutter, Decking, Window, Or Door Needs

at

1-218-744-3350

or email me at speterson@abcironrange.com

Looking for more DO-IT-YOURSELF projects

Check out a previous post,

A plank wall for Under $100

 http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2014/04/i-got-promotedplus-awesome-diy-plank.html 

Thanks,

Shelby

"Tackling" the Easter Basket on a Budget!

"Hoppy" SNOW DAY everyone!

I'm thought since everyone is snuggled up at a home..

I would do a fun "Easter basket" post.

For many of us..

it can be challenging finding "fun, affordable ways" to fill Easter Baskets

 without going overboard.

   

We don't want to take away from the true meaning of Easter

It is a celebration..the Resurrection of Jesus!!

What a glorious day!

I wanted to share with you some fun Easter basket Ideas for Kids of ALL ages!

This first one can be enjoyed by all...

The tackle box basket!

~Filled with Swedish fish, gummy worms, Gold Fish, Tackle, & Bait!

Credit: Found on Pinterest (no direct link)

Most of those above items can be found at the Dollar Store & Will Not "break the bank"!

This next one is basic but totally great:

Fill a hat with some great treats Like Pringles, beef jerky, and Peeps

You are all set to go!!

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For that little one in your life:

Fill up a basic sand pail with some bubbles, stickers, and Barbie from the $1.00 store

and you will be hopping out of there happy! 

(This can be done in Superhero or Ninja Turtles..or anything your heart dreams off!"

http://madamedeals.com/kids-easter-basket-ideas/

For my Final One...

The "movie night" basket...

A five dollar movie, some popcorn, and a few snacks!

Your kids will be excited to enjoy a family movie night together!

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Hope these Ideas will help your Easter be more enjoyable.

Remember the True Meaning of Easter and Don't overwhelm yourself Financially.

 Rejoice in the Day!

Have a "hoppy" Snow day!

Yesterday, I was one of "those ladies" in the grocery line~DOUBLE COUPONS OH MY!

Happy Tuesday Everyone~

So happy to be here blogging with you today!

I have some Super Duper Exciting News to share with you guys today!

It has to do with SAVING MONEY...yes, SAVING MONEY

..Are you ready?

Yesterday, I double coupon-ed and for the first time..
I saved $60.00 on my grocery bill!
Can you guys believe it?

 I was one of those ladies that held up the line with all those coupons.

The register just kept clicking and clicking and clicking..

Subtracting & Subtracting & Subtracting.

I immediately texted a few of my friends to tell them what just happened!

I have always used coupons here and there..

BUT~

I have never taken the time to sit down and coupon match with coupons on-line.

It took some time & organization but overall it was well worth the hour I spent.

Let me share with you my Couponing Strategy:

1. Get the Super One ad in Sunday's paper and Plan Dinners!

(Planned my meals based solely on what was for sale this week)

~Buns, cheese, and fries were on sale, so that means Cheeseburger Night

~Kielbasa was Buy one Get One free so we had that yesterday w/ home made cheesy potatoes

~Garlic Bread was on sale so one night it's Italian

#2. Cut out the Super One Coupons you need!

This is simple stuff, just cut out the coupons you are using!

Don't buy an item just because it has a coupon.

Buy what you think you need!

#3. Download the App: COUPONS

~This app gives you coupons from Manufacturer's and THEY WORK!

~Kellogg's Cereal

~Pizza Rolls

~Go Gurts

..The List goes on and on.

You just hit the "clip button" and then email it yourself!
I CANNOT BELIEVE I NEVER KNEW THIS EXISTED
&
I NEED TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD.
Now...

Match those coupons with your Super One Coupons (or whatever grocery store you use)

~Cartwheel from Target or Wallmart 

AND YOU HAVE DOUBLE COUPONS!!!

 ...Can I get a whoop, whoop followed by a fist pump!

MY EXAMPLE:

My kids love Corn Beef Hash 

Super One has it on sale this week for: $1.99

Coupons app has an additional Hormel coupon: $1.00 off

Corn Beef Hash is Now just .99!!!

That is big saving!!  
I will NEVER pay full price for cereal again!
I got boxes of cereal for .99 also!

I'm sure that there are tons more ways to get even more and more savings..
This is just the beginning for me!
I want to be more cautious and save more at the grocery store.
When I arrive there unprepared and hungry...
it makes for an expensive grocery store trip!!

If you have any advice or suggestions please comment so we can all help each other out!
Share the Joy of Saving.

I'm trying to be a good steward of God's money.
2016 is a year of change for~
If you haven't already checkout my "Exercising resolution" position!
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8283245838551790135#editor/target=post;postID=5346377180284021476;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=10;src=postname 

Change is on the way for me.

Also, don't forget to give us a call for all your siding, roofing, decking, window, door, or roofing needs this Spring!
1-218-744-3350

Happy Tuesday Everyone,
Shelby
  

Let's take a walk down Project Lane....Wait, Detour...

...Fire Up, Fire Up~Up~Up!!!

Sparks are flying, because we are trying to fire up...

Fire, Up, Fire  Up, Up, Up!!

Spring is Here Everyone...

Aren't you all excited?

Before you know it our swimsuits will be out & the sun will be shining!!

www.shabbychiccottage.com

It is Time Ladies &Gents...

to 

Start doing those outdoor jobs we have been waiting ALL winter to do!

Let's take a brief walk down....Project lane :)

~DETOUR~
TO ELECTROCUTION!

Okay, that is not a walk...that is electrocution and I had to put this in here so you all know I was once electrocuted!

OKAY, back on track!!
It's my ADHD :)

Projects that we may wish to be tackling this Spring/Summer!

HERE WE GO: 

*Landscaping projects

*Finally putting on That Addition you have always wanted

*Adding a deck 

*Building a shed for those extra bikes & lawnmowers

*Re-Siding Your home

Did you know we carry Seamless Steel Siding?

Have you seen the amazing colors & styles :)

Example of Log Steel Siding

*Re-roofing

Have you ever considered a metal roof..comes with a Lifetime Gaurantee?

Courtesy of Vertex Roofing

*New Windows

We carry Renewal By Anderson

*Adding a patio door..

For that beautiful deck of Course

The List Goes On and On.....

But, Don't Look at it as stressful or negative...

be positive & excited about the changes!!!

~May I let you in on a little "construction secret"?

There are many contractors who claim they can provide a service for
 "cheap"

 in

 "half the time for half the price"!!

..Let this be a warning to you!!

Good Products and Services are never "super cheap" and "Quick, quick, quick"

Travis frequently gets calls from customers who chose a different contractor because of those two reason...(cheap & quick)

Unfortunately, the products and quality of work was very poor or not finished completely

and Now, the homeowner is in a terrible bind!!

..A lot of times there is nothing "dear hubby" can do, but completely re-do the project!

WE DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO YOU!!

Call Altobelli Peterson Construction 1st & Get it Right the 1st time!!

In a contractor you want: 

great craftsmanship

honesty

timeliness

top of the Line Products

and

Dependability

Can I get a whoop, whoop? Followed by a fist pump :)

So...Fire UP & CALL US@

1-218-744-3350

OR
Facebook message us
OR
another fast and easy way to reach us

email me @ speterson@abcironrange.com

Happy Monday!!
Shelby

"Springing" into Spring with some awesome Home Improvement ideas from Altobelli Peterson Construction!

Happy Magnificent Monday Everyone!
Sure Loving these warmer temps & Longer days!
I just wanted to take a few minutes
and
share some Fun Affordable Home Improvement Options with you!

 Follow me on this Home Improvement Journey

One of the Easiest and Most Affordable Home Improvements can be made with a simple can of paint!

  Painting your front Door or Purchasing a New Front Door 
 Painting or replacing a front door is a great and  "affordable" way to improve the outdoor appearance of your home without spending lots of money.

Let's look at the painting options:

This door was originally white~
By painting it turquoise
it really made the front door "POP"!

If you know you want to paint your front door, but not sure a color..
Just email a picture of your home and I can help you come up with a great color
My email is: speterson@abcironrange.com

Maybe your thinking, my door is in really bad shape..
I just need to replace the whole thing.
Here, at Altobelli Peterson, we can help you pick out a front door you will love!

You can give our shop a jingle at: 1-218-744-3350

 and 

we can help you pick out the perfect front door for you!

The following are just a few examples from the
 Renewal by Andersen line that Altobelli Peterson specializes in!

~They can be completely basic
or
 more elaborate!
Either way a new front door will add so much to a home that may need a little "extra something".

This is our front door at our home! We love it!

The Options are endless..
If you want to browse the front doors, Here is the link to Renewal by Andersen website where you can see more front entry doors!
http://www.andersenwindows.com/products/residential-entry-door/

Let's Move ON to Siding!

 Residing your Home

  Residing you home may not be the most affordable home improvement, 

but 

you will definitely see the "most bang for your buck" here!!

(Can I get a whoop, whoop?)

 Adding new siding to a house is the closest thing to having a new home

without

 having a new home.

It adds a complete new element to a home & can change the look of the house completely!!

If you are looking to replace your siding..

 please, please listen to me on this one!

..get an estimate on the our seamless steel siding!

It is a steel seamless siding & it is "built tough" and looks amazing! 

I promise it will hold up and look like brand new for Years and Years to COme!

You don't see "seams" in the siding at all.

"Seems" LIKE the best choice to me!

Click the Link for all our Color samples:

http://abcseamless.com/products/colors

Moving On to GUTTERS!

  The "not so fun" improvements in my opinion

 are

 GUTTERS AND ROOFING, 

but these are THE MOST IMPORTANT 

improvements that "need to be made" for the sake of keeping your house safe 

& 

dry in this frozen tundra that we call home!

Gutters, Oh Gutters....boy do we need you! 

This wet, wet snow is going to melt and we are going to have a big mess without you!!

I HAVE ONE EXCITING FUN FACT ABOUT GUTTERS...READY?

...they come in so many colors, it truly can add a little "personal touch" to your home!

Gutters is an affordable fix to preventing water troubles in your yard this Spring!!!

Call Altobelli Peterson @ 744-3350 for a free estimate...tell them Shelby sent you :)

...Moving on TO ROOFING

...And the Ever Popular, Ever Growing in Interest Around The U.S.A is the

Metal roof...which might I say..looks just like a asphalt roof but lasts a Lifetime!!

A myth ABOUT METAL ROOFING...

Does the rain sound like "tin on the roof"? 

NO, NO, NO 

~quiet as can be & much more durable..this roof will last a life time :)

Click on this link to see what VERTEX ROOFING has available for you in metal roofing options!!!

www.vertexroofing.com

HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY "SPRING" HOME IMPROVEMENT HOP!

Come, stop by, and say "Hi" to us at the home and boat show the end of March in Virginia!

I would love to "chat" with you @ the show!

OR

Give "dear hubby" a call @ Altobelli Peterson Construction

1-218-744-3350
or
email me at speterson@abcironrange.com

(tell him Shelby Sent you :)