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Bean Creek Cabins

Our 2012 Season at Bean Creek cabins is over, but that doesn't mean you can't still stay in the Big cabins. Because our cabins are over 160 years old, they have no automatic heat. We've tried to keep the cabins authentic to their time period, so we never installed central heating. However, in the Big Cabin, there is a large fireplace in the living room, and two pot belly stoves in two of the bedrooms.

Why are Mexican Mail Order Brides too popular today?

Mexican mail order brides are too popular today because they can beautiful, loyal, and family oriented. Mexican American men come back to their original country to marry these girls and bring them back to USA to live every year. The main reason is that women in Mexico are exotic and appealing. There are some reasons that marrying a Mexican bride is a wise choice. Most Mexican brides are family oriented. They are excellent housewives and role mothers. When they come to America, they work too hard to help the husband and take care of their children. Another thing is that single men in America can get married with younger wives. This is the best part to make him work harder and be smarter in his business. You take the right steps to enter the mail order world. Selecting the best mail order bride agencies is the best way to find a good one. There are some Mexican dating sites that don't charge membership fee for both women and men. Some sites require you to pay the fee when you try to contact others. That means they only provide free registration. It is up to you to find what type to use. Free Mexican dating websites have the same features as paid sites so you should not worry about that. Some free dating in the USA sites created thousands of relationships a year. As seen on TV, online dating services work very well in the last few years. As we live on this modern century, looking for love and relationship online is common these days.

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Almost Wordless Wednesday

 We finished the last room of flooring - finally but it has been worth the wait.

The green walls look amazing with the wood (laminate) flooring and the white molding.  LOVE!! 

Now all we have do to is finish the molding and the hall closet.  

Happy Wednesday!

Teaching Interview Attire

 The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of change and just overall craziness.  A few weeks ago I heard about an opening in a rural school and applied just to see what would happen.  I went on an interview and was invited back for a second interview.  About an hour or so after the second interview I got a call asking if I want to be their new first grade teacher.  I was shocked!  I'm a good teacher, but there were tons of people that applied and I never thought I would get the job.  Oh, and I didn't mention that I had a position and had started putting my classroom together there - oh, and it was 2 days before school (at my old school) started.  Yeah - craziness!  I excitedly accepted and went to my principal to turn in my letter of resignation.  I have worked there for 4 years and have made some amazing friends so needless to say there were some tears shed when I told my team.  Then, I packed up my classroom with the help of amazing Michael and his sister.  The next day I went to my old school for meetings where the principal announced that I was leaving and I met the teacher taking over my classroom.  I finished packing and moved everything to my new classroom.  The next day I started school (at my old school) with the new teacher (since she wasn't cleared to be in the classroom yet) and had to tell the parents (some of them requested to have me as their teacher) which was hard.  And the next day I started working at my new school.  I told you it has been busy!  We started school this past Wednesday and Back to School Night was Thursday.  Now, finally I am cleaning the house and taking a little break.  

I am so excited about my new school.  I have an amazing class of 14 children (yes - 14!!! I had 24 last year).  My classroom is a normal size (double or triple my old classroom).  I have only been teaching there for 3 days and I LOVE it!!  My parents are amazing - which would explain why their kids rock too!  Our school has spirit and it really is a community school.  It is the perfect fit for me and I can already tell that this is going to be a fantastic year!!  

The beginning of the school year is always very stressful and I always question if I really do what to teach - I didn't do that this year.  I am still stressed trying to get everything done but I am so happy!  I feel like my love of teaching has been renewed! 

 This is what I wore to the first interview. 

The night before my interview I decided that I hate everything in my closet and didn't have anything to wear.  Does everyone do that or just me?  Some of my clothes don't fit right now (I have gained some weight) and of course I wanted to wear the clothes that don't fit which made it even worse.  So, I headed to The 'Will where I found this blazer and top.  I also bought a skirt!  

The day of the interview I tried on the top again and realized it is about 3 sizes too big - I guess I was feeling really large the night before.  The skirt I bought is also too big - let that be a reminded to us all not to go shopping when we are not feeling our best!  The top looks fine under a blazer, so I wore it anyway.  

Top: Goodwill

Blazer: Goodwill

Pencil skirt: New York and Company

Heels: Steinmart

As far as interview attire goes, I am a huge fan of wearing a suit, but I don't own a skirt suit and I wanted to show a little more personality.  Plus, it was HOT and there was no way I was wearing a pant suit.  I went with a skirt and blazer that don't match and a fun colorful top.  Since teachers don't wear suits everyday, this outfit was perfect for an interview.  

Enough about me - How are you?  What would you wear to an interview?

Wedding Guest Attire

 We had a wedding last weekend, and it was amazingly perfect.  It is weird that such close friends are now married but exciting at the same time!  Here is what I wore:

 I got this dress about a year and a half ago, or in baby years 18 months.  I also wore it to the Young Farmers and Ranchers dinner and I love it!  I wish I have more events to wear the dress to.  

Dress: Ross (brand is Another Time) - $15

Heels: Stein Mart - $20

Clutch: local vintage shop - $5

bracelets: Target (pearls) and Walmart (silver)

Sunglasses: stolen borrowed from Michael

 And here are some bloopers ...

 Michael being funny.

Michael's suit is from Tuxedo Den - if you need a suit DO NOT rent one from there.  There was something wrong with all of the orders for their wedding.  Michael's jacket was too big and when we took it back they were rude and told us that it did fit.  We insisted on getting a smaller one (the correct size) anyway and as you can see - it fits just fine.  The other jacket covered up his crotch and made him look about a foot shorter - not a good look.  One of the groomsmen had holes in his shoes!  Don't rent from them! 

Anyway, back to the outfit. I love dresses!  Last week, I showed you a casual outfit and now a dressed up outfit.  Variety already ... but, don't get used to it - I am usually pretty boring!

What is your go to outfit for weddings?

Last Name Sign

 I have had an idea rolling around in my head for quite a long time - my BFF just got married and for her bridal shower I wanted to give her a handmade gift that she would cherish.  I thought of a last name plague to hang above their door or in their house somewhere (or in a closet if they don't like it). 
So, here is how I made it:

 My original plan was to use a rectangular piece and router the edges, but on a trip to The 'Will I found this piece for $2.  The shape is nice and I wouldn't have to do any cutting or use the router, so I gave it a go. 

 Sand it

 I had some paint laying around, so I gave it 2 coats.  It was the perfect color, neutral and it just so happens that their wedding colors are grey, burlap, and purple. 

 I played with fonts and sizes until I found what I wanted.  Then (not pictured) I printed them as a mirror image (it was in the print properties).  I worked with one piece at a time and got the paper damp them scraped it with a credit card so the image would transfer (I saw this idea on pinterest).  This do not work very well for me - next time I will try a different method.  Since the words were barely readable, I used a paint pen to go over everything. 

 LOVE it!!  But, it looked a little plain. 
I love the est. 2012!!  I was going to put their wedding date, but planned on making a different sign (still haven't done it) with their date, so I just went with the year.  

 So, I distressed it a bit.  I applied some random stain to the exposed wood to give it an older look, then coated everything with a few coats of poly. 

 The bride to be opening her gift. 

The bride to be and groom to be ... now bride and groom, with their sign.  

I love the result but I don't like how other colors of paint show at the distressed parts - but, they love it (or so they say) and that is all that matters.

What do you think?  Would you make this for a gift?

Outfit Friday - Basic Summer Outfit

Good morning!  I have gotten many requests to start blogging my outfits, and after a great conversation with a long time reader, I have decided to attempt to blog outfits on Fridays.  So, here goes!

This is a basic outfit that I wear during the summer.  Tank top or T-shirt and capris or shorts is my go-to combination on summer days.  I even have my hair pulled up into a pony tail.  These are my most comfortable flats - they are Born and are amazingly comfortable!!!  They are red which is fun and takes this boring outfit up a notch. 

Top: Ross

Capris: Kohls

Shoes: Born via Marshalls

Typically, I will post my work outfits which will be professional attire but since it is summer this is what I am wearing to get my classroom ready.  Speaking of getting the classroom ready, can you believe it is already August?  Summer flew by!

What do you think of weekly outfit posts?

Rustic Chalkboard

 After seeing this chalkboard in our bar area, our favorite bride to be (now newlywed) asked us to make her a larger version.  It is really easy to make and cost only $11!  I didn't take progress pictures (Michael and a friend did it while I was in Tahoe with my ma and sister - he is so sweet!) but it was so easy!  We bought a board from Home Depot for $5.50 - it was MDF and in the back of the lumber section.  It was the perfect size and we bought it so we wouldn't have to cut anything, but if you are making a few, it might be cheaper to but a larger board and cut it.  Then, paint the board with chalkboard paint (as seen here) and add the frame.  We used fence boards that I took off the fence.  Then, screw the chalkboard onto the frame from the back. 

 You are done!  I love it!  What do you think?

 Since the wood is old, the edges will not line up perfectly, the guys complained about this, but I think it just adds to the charm. 

 I love the knots and the old nail holes. 

 Here is the back. 

 

        Here is the board in action at the wedding.  So cute!!

DIY Necklace Display

 This is probably the easiest and cheapest DIY project that I have ever done! AND it looks great to boot!

Our new house has lots of wall space in the bathroom but not a ton of storage. The last few years I have developed a small collection of inexpensive necklaces and was needing a place to store them. I figured a good way to do so would be to create a board to hang on the wall that would also display the necklaces to help decorate the wall a bit. My grandmother had cork boards for her necklaces growing up which gave me this idea.

Supplies
Cork board - I was pleased to find these framed bulletin board style cork board squares at Wally World. Less than $5 each.
Fabric - Black in this case and a bit velvety from the clearance section. Also from Wally for $2 total.
Decorative pins - I think these were upholstery pins also from Wally for $2.
Staple Gun

 Simply cut the fabric to be a bit larger than the cork board you want to cover. Enough room to wrap it around the edges of the cork like a canvas.

Wrap the fabric as tight as possible and staple gun it in place to the back side of the cork frame. Do one side at a time and be careful to keep the fabric tight. I folded the corners before stapling them to make them smooth.

Adding the upholstery pins was the final step. I added them along the top of course.Pick ones sturdy enough to hold up your necklaces.

The final product is a great looking fabric board for hanging your necklaces. I have a couple of these now and am so happy with how they turned out. Necklaces are easy to see and stored in a way that is organized and decorative!

Customize yours with a fabric that suits your rooms and add as many as you need! These would be a great compliment to Sarah's DIY earring holder.

Bridal Shower

 My BFF is getting married!!  The wedding is less than two weeks away and I am so excited!!  A few weeks ago we threw her a shower - by we, I mean her sisters and her cousin threw it and I helped a teensy weensy bit.  It was a great shower!  Here are the details:

 It was outside at her dad's house and the weather was perfect!

 A black table cloth, white lace runner, purple napkins, white plates, a floral centerpiece, some pictures in beautiful silver frames, and a little bling made for a perfect table!  Her middle sister did all the decorating and she did an AMAZING job!!

 How cute are they?

The Food:

 veggie cups

 antipasto kabobs

 spinach dip cups - a huge hit!

 tortilla roll ups 

(I am getting hungry as I write this post - the food was really good)

 Chicken sliders - not a good pictures, but these were very tasty!

And for dessert ...

 Mini Key Lime pies

 They were so cute too!

fruit kabobs

Each guest was send home with a peach cupcake (made with peach buttercream frosting that I messed up so I had to buy frosting the morning of the shower and mix it with crushed up freeze dried peaches). They were amazing!!  Each cupcake was inside a clear plastic cup then inside a bag and tied with ribbon - such a cute way to present the cupcakes and protect them on the ride home (if they made it that far). 

Guest Posts - Check them out!

If you "like" The House That Ag Built on Facebook or follow me on twitter, then you know this already.  If not then read on ... I did two guest posts last week!  Take a look below:

Flat Aggie: An interactive teaching tool

on California Ag in the Classroom's blog The Fencepost

This post is all about how our class created Flat Aggie and how we used it as an interactive teaching tool.  It also highlights a few of her adventures.   

Cotton is the Fabric of the Classroom for @HouseAgBuilt

on Janice Person's blog A Colorful Adventure

This post is about what my students got out of learning about cotton.  The post includes some really cute writing from the kids! 

Hope your week is off to a great start! 

Baby Shower - Jungle Theme

 As I was going through pictures on my computer, I came across a shower that my friend and I hosted for a friend about a year and a half ago. 

It was such a cute theme, so I thought I would share:

It was a jungle / safari theme that we picked based on the baby's bedding. 

 The shower was at my house.  We put all the food on the bar and decorated behind it (and the couch in the living room which I did not take a picture of) with rolled up brown butcher paper to look like vines.  I stapled right to the wall with a regular stapler.  I wanted to add leaves but ran out of time - I think the vines looked great even without the leaves!

 We added the same brown paper under the food as a table cloth / runner. We used paper napkins and buffet plates I bought from Cost Plus and have used so many times since!  LOVE them!

I see they have gone up in price since I bought them, but I still want another set for larger parties!

 We served fruit kabobs,

 trail mix,

 a veggie tray,

 PB&J sandwiches,

 and ham and cheese sandwiches.  

Safari food - yum!

We had a drink station with fruit punch and lemonade.  

 We also had a dessert table with animal crackers,

 cupcakes,

 and fruit shaped candy (what are these called?)

 For decoration, we had the vines, this amazing diaper cake made by my friend. 

 Since we were going for a jungle theme, I borrowed lots of plants from my mom and Paula (Michael's mom) and stuck them on tables

 and in the entry way. 

 We also used one of our gifts, a changing table, as a place to put gifts when guests arrived.  

 We asked guests to bring diapers or wipes to be entered into a drawing.  The prize was a mug filled with candy and a gift card to Starbucks. 

 We played name the baby animal, and BINGO for the games.  The mama is not into playing games, so we stuck to just two a focused more on mingling and eating.  The prizes for the games were photo albums. 

 

To thank our guests for coming, we make cookies (both chocolate chip and oatmeal) and put them in a paper bag with a little thank you note.

It was a fun shower, and I love the jungle / safari theme!