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

#Screen Porch Envy!

Happy Friday Night...

Hope this lovely night finds you snuggled in at your favorite spot.

If you are not,

I found a space we could all enjoy together.!!

Isn't is perfect!!??

Okay, close your eyes..

Now OPEN!

Source: http://www.adelto.co.uk/luxurious-hospitality-at-the-uxua-casa-hotel-brazil/

Let's all be envious together...

Okay, are you ready?

1, 2, 3.

 Screen porch envy!!

Okay back to reality!

To be honest, a beautiful screened in porch is not a far off dream !

The awesome crew at Altobelli Peterson can make your dream a reality!

We have options galore that you can choose from!

On the Tour
#1.
Loving this one from: 

http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2015/01/clean-design.html 

 Isn't is perfect!
Love the Turquoise furniture!

#2.
This next one would sure help keep those pesty MN mosquitoes out!

#3. how about a rustic cabin look?
Looks like an awesome spot to enjoy a summer evening..
with a book of course!

source: https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171096vb#photos

Well Hope You Enjoy this Friday Night #screenporchenvy tour!

..Remember your dreams can be your reality with the awesome crew at Altobelli Peterson Const.

Give us a call at 1-218-744-3350 for all your siding, roofing, decking, door, gutter, or window needs!

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

Goodnight Y'all!

Shelby

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

Money Saving Monday

I don't know about you, but in our family we GO THROUGH the cereal.

It's probably my lack of "breakfast making" skills

that make the cereal demand high at our house!

Please tell me I am not alone in this!

With three boys & a girl I feel like we could go through a box every few days!

That's why, I wanted to share with you 

my "trick" for saving on "Trix" & all General Mills Cereal this week.

Let's Call In Money Saving Monday

This Week Super One had quite a few items on sale in the cereal department,

this lead to some awesome savings!

Here are my cereal savings...

Let's take any General Mills 10.7 oz. Cereal product

Normal Price: $3.49

Super One Sale Price: $2.99

Coupon from http://www.coupons.com/ : .75 cents off any General Mills Cereal

Sample Coupon on website:

Your total per box of General Mills: $2.25/box

This applies to any General Mills Cereal!

I purchased Trix, Coco Puffs, & Golden Grahams

Also, Super One has Kellogg's cereal on sale (limit 2) for $1.66
Now that's Super Savings!

This is the time to Stock up!

With all my coupons, I saved $53.00 during my grocery store trip.
It took maybe 30 minutes of preparation!

I strongly suggest you check out the website:
http://www.coupons.com/
It seriously is filled with amazing savings!

You will never ever pay full price for:
Shavers
Shampoo
Lotions
Paper Towl
Toothpastes
Tide

..The List is Never Ending with Legitimate Manufacturers Coupons!

I share my posts in hope this helps even just one person!
 I hope you are one :)

Enjoy this Money Saving Monday!
If you like what you read, share this with others so we can all being Coupon saving warriors together!

Love,
Shelby

Well Played Dad, Well played!! Here are some last minute April Fool Pranks!

Happiest Friday

&

Happiest April Fools Day!

I was going to paint my son's nails this morning

 (my good friend did this to her son and he was mortified all day), 

I had this big plan...

sneak to their rooms in the middle of the night and paint them bright red..

But...

 I just couldn't do it!!

The torture they would have to endure all day was enough to make this mama feel guilty.

So..we couldn't let them off scott free

Travis, instead, decided to aim the shower head facing out..

so when they turned on the faucet, that cold shower blasted them square in the face. 

As each kid took a turn,

 I heard "dear hubby" laugh hysterically

The boys even agreed, 

"Well played dad, Well played!"

I just LOVE April fools...

However, I can never think of any way ahead of time.

I have heard a few funny ones already this morning!

If you haven't got a chance to trick your family..

Try one of these fun April Fools Jokes

1. Cream cheese replacing deodorant!

Now, that is a good one.

Found on Pinterest! No direct link.

2. MACARONI AND CHEESE ORANGE JUICE

3. Swap pudding for Mayonnaise

4. Cover a hallway with cups!!

5. Paint a bar of soap with nail polish

I hope these Inspired You!

The Kids might not think your cool...
but now who looks the fool!!!

On a more serious note, Come Visit us at the Iron Range Home and Boat show in Virginia!
We for sure will not fool you with our prices!!

Enjoy Your Friday!
Shelby

Last Minute St. Patricks Day Treat!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

Hope you  have "the Luck of the Irish" on your side today.

I wanted to take just a few minutes

 to show you a fun, last minute treat

 you can enjoy with you family tonight.

They are LIME Sherbert Floats & they Only need two Ingredients!!

Yes, TWO INGREDIENTS

Lime Sherbet and Lemon Lime Soda!

 Scoop in the Sherbet & Add the Soda!

  And there you have it!

Amazingly delicious treats!

 

 For the whole Family to Enjoy!

We can thank

 http://homecookingmemories.com/lime-sherbet-floats-green-recipes-st-patrick-day/

for this awesome recipe!

I think we "struck gold" with this fun, easy recipe!

~Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone~

Hi ho, hi ho...off to the store I go!

 Enjoy your day,

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 :)