Getting Ready to Deck your halls..."Oh wait, A Lifetime Movie is on!"

...Getting Ready to DECK your halls!

This weekend, I am starting to decorate for Christmas!

Yes, you heard me right....

I know, I know..early right?

Well, this year our home is part of the Essentia Health Festival of Trees Home tour.

So...that means, by Nov. 20th...My house needs to be "decked".

This is a hard task because this year, I don't have a decorator coming in.

You are looking at her.

This girl is taking it on...HELP!

 For my brain, this is a hard task because I very often find myself distracted.

This is a TYPICAL Christmas decorating day for me!

I get everything out and then:

"Oh wait, I need Christmas music"

"Oh wait, I need some hot chocolate!"

"Oh wait, where did I put that one sign from last year?"

..So, I head down stairs to find it..

"Wow, it's messy down here!"

"I better clean up in the basement!"

"Wow, these floors are sticky...I better mop down here!"

"Wow, I'm tired..let me sit on the couch and watch lifetime for a minute!"

""Oh wow...it's dinner time!"

"What are we having for dinner?"

"I better run to the store and get us something!"

"Time to eat our late dinner!"

"I might check facebook quick!"

"Wow kids, you need a quick bath!"

"I better throw in a few loads while I'm up here!"

"Kids, time for bed...okay, I'll lay with you for a few minutes!"

Okay, mom's OUT!

 I get easily distracted when I am doing a task I have a hard time with or don't know where to start.

Does this ever happen to you guys?
Am I the only one stranded on planet distraction?
...anyone, anyone?

 

 So, I made myself some tips to make decorating more enjoyable.

Hope you enjoy!

Three ways to Make "Decking" your halls more timely

#1. Make the hot chocolate & put on the music BEFORE you start.

#2. Cancel your cable ahead of time so you don't get sucked into a Lifetime movie. 

#3. Don't go "tuck your kids into bed"..ZZZZZ!

 

All in All, I am looking forward to this. It's going to be fun!

I just need to get started.

Look at me now, I'm being really productive...I'm blogging about how unproductive I am,while trying to be productive.

Ha, ha...I'm shutting the computer off and getting going!

Bye Everyone!

Peace and Love!

WISH ME LUCK...I need it!

If you didn't have a chance to read yesterday's blog, check it out!
It was a little dedication to dear daughter:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/11/there-is-this-girl-she-kind-of-has-my.html

There is this girl. She kind of has my heart.

There is this girl. 

She kind of has my heart. 

She is my daughter.

At night, she falls asleep sandwiched between her dad and I.

I could lay by her forever, just to smell her sweet scent.

When my daughter was born.

I gained a friend for life.

Thank you my little lady.

I love you until eternity.

...Spooooky Fun Drinks for you Halloween Night!

...Happy Halloween

Hope you have a spoooooktacular Halloween tonight!

Just wanted to share with you some easy, kid friendly drinks for your Halloween night! 

#1. The Green Eyeball:
~This one looks super fun..I spy with my little "eye" a fun night!

http://www.agirlandagluegun.com/2014/09/easy-halloween-drink-with-peep-straws.html#_a5y_p=2415829

#2. Fanta Jack O' Lantern Floats

http://belleofthekitchen.com/2014/10/20/fanta-jack-o-lantern-floats/ 

3. Gummy Worm Punch 

http://bitzngiggles.com/2015/04/gummy-worm-punch.html 

  

...And for the over 21 crowd, 

The Purple People Eater!

http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/halloween/spooky-cocktails-for-a-halloween-monster-mash&slide=3 

Be Safe Tonight Everyone!

Enjoy your Halloween night, hope you get a good fright!

Shelby

Just a throw back on this Halloween!

My Austin, you make me smile and fill my heart with so much joy!

Love you buddy!

15 day Cookie Making Challenge!

The 15 Day Cookie Making Challenge...

Last week, dear daughter, politely stated the following statement:

"Mom, you never make cookies..like ever!"

.So, I politely responded, "Oh honey, yes I do!"

She responds, "Not the ones you have to make by yourself!"

I laugh...

She laughs...

Then, we both Laugh!

This continued &  repeated for 15 minutes, until I finally said.

"Fine, I will make you cookies every day for 15 days!"

Her eyes popped open!!
"Really MOM? For 15 days!"
"Yes, 15 days in a row we will make cookies!"

Now, I must follow through....

Yesterday was day #1 and we made cookies!!
(They may or may not have come out of a frozen box, already shaped into perfect balls)
~She didn't notice...shhhhh!
They were "Goblin cookies!"

I have 14 days Left of Cookie Making and I am pumped
~a little nervous, because baking is not me!

I am taking the challenge...
want to come along on the 15 day cookie challenge with Me?
Come on you guys...I need a team to support me!

If you have any easy fun cookie recipes, please share them with me!!!!

Also, if you are looking for Affordable ways to decorate for Halloween:
Click this link:
:http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-decorating-all-for-100now.html

Hope you have a "great cookie filled day!"
Shelby

Does anyone really need an office? How about a secret mommy room! NO KIDS ALLOWED!

Happy Monday Everyone!

~hoping your  Monday is Magnificent so far!

On the blog today, an office turned into "the secret mommy room"

When you enter our home, to the left..we have an office.

I used to have a desk there

 however,

 I have found we really never "do work in the office!"

I wanted to make the space a little more functional!

Found this adorable couch at Anderson Furniture 

and

 matched it with a colorful rug from Firelight Galleries!

Plan of action is to:

~add a secret tv that only mom knows about

Yes, this is my room..I claim it...all of it!!

NO LEGOS

NO DOLLS
NO PUCKS
NO STICKS
NO BATS
NO BALLS

..Just me 

Okay, there can be pictures of the children but no actual children in here!

..Can you picture it?
Relaxation, ya...me neither!

Thanks for stopping by everyone!

Looking forward to decorating this room for the Festival of Trees House Tour

Happening November 20th and 21st!

Hope you enjoy the little office turned "mommy room" tour!

..This little exterior light of mine, I'm going to let it shine!!

 Happy Sunday Everyone...sure is a beautiful day out!

A great day to get all those unfinished projects done (wink, wink)!

I am Happy to report we finally finished one of those projects..

Our Exterior Lights!

Now, LET ME PREFACE THIS BY SAYING, this was NOT "dear hubby's" fault..

"Dear wife" takes the blame completely.

I was on a search...search for the right one! 

After hundreds of stores and searching online...

the light was found...

Okay, Let's all sing together!

"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine...let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!"

It's just plain and simple, but has the lantern look I have been on the search for!

It is surprising how much exterior lights can change or add to the outside of your home!

Are any of you looking to make a change to the exterior of your home!

Well, this is one simple way to make a change!

...well, off to the next project...

We have the big Festival of Trees coming to our home in November and I need to get prepared.

Lots to do to prepare for that.

If you have unfinished home projects you need help with,

Give the friendly folks at Altobelli Peterson Construction a call at:

1-218-744-3350

or email me at speterson@abcironrange.com

Enjoy your day everyone

and

Remember, LET YOUR light shine every where you go!

To get the whole porch tour, click here:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/10/grab-cup-of-coffee-good-book-and-pick.html 

Shelby

A tour from "dear mom"!

 ..Happy Saturday Everyone!

Hope this Saturday is finding you feeling energized and well!

(Now that I have a 16 year old, I am never energized or well...I am hoping that subsides soon!)
Most parents say it really doesn't...

Speaking of Parents...

The other day I stopped over at "dear mom's" house

she had just finished decorating her mantel for Fall..

~The light bulb went off and I thought...

this has to be shared with you guys because my mom has a very unique and fun style!

It's cool how everyone has their own taste...
That's what makes decorating so fun!

With "dear mom's" permission...

I snuck some shots!

...Come Along on the "dear mom" Tour!

The wall hanging is from Firelight Galleries in Virginia, MN.

The Autumn garland, my mom purchased at an estate sale..

she did say Ben Franklin carries something similar.

It also looks like she added some small pumpkins to put the finishing touches on.

I hope you enjoy the "mantel tour"....I hope my mom inspired you!
If you see her..Don't Tell Her..
(ha, ha, ha)

In all reality, I hope you have a Great Saturday!!

If you are looking for some more fun Fall idea, check out these posts:

 My Front porch post:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/10/grab-cup-of-coffee-good-book-and-pick.html 

Fun Easy Halloween Projects:
http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/10/spoooooktacularly-easy-projects-for.html

 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/altobellipetersonconstruction?fref=ts 

Thanks so much you guys
and 
Remember...

Don't forget to call Altobelli Peterson Construction for all your
siding, roofing, gutter, deck, door, or window needs at 1-218-744-3350! 

Chow for Now,
 Shelby