Monday, June 1, 2015

Small Space Patio Make Over!

T has been very busy making over The Barbie House!
I finally got the back yard done, with a patio and I love it so much! The space looks amazing now and I can have the girls over ;-)
This is my inspirational photo that I used:

And here is the start.........

Lots of digging and leveling. 

I also moved some border pavers to make a new section by my rose of Sharon bush to tie it all in. I will be adding a blue planter there with flowers also. 
I didn't want to cover where my poppies come up each year. 

Ta-da........
Love it!

I am also going to add a fire pit, right on the edge on the right side from this photo. Moving that other planter in some towards the 2 entry pavers. 
They are 16" each. 

I also finished the side bed......and planted grass seed, this is the before. 

This is the after........

......and the front pond. I moved some out the little rocks and added just mulch and I like the cleaner look, it showcases the rocks better. 
And I added salvia next to the fence too. 


Thanks for reading.........
This is 8'x8' and cost +$232.00

Thursday, May 14, 2015

AcaciaTV Keeps Military Families Fit with DISCOUNTS!

May is Military Appreciation Month
National Military Family Association Teams Up with AcaciaTV to Keep Military Families Across the Globe Healthy & Fit
AcaciaTV is offering a 35% discount for military families who sign up during May, which is Military Appreciation Month.

Image: http://military-fitness.military.com/

AcaciaTV features more than 100 workouts to stream anywhere anytime!

Alexandria, VA – The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to strengthen and protect military families, and AcaciaTV, whose mission is to keep families healthy and fit while making exercise easy and accessible for everyone, are teaming up to give service members and their families a way to stay fit from the comfort of their own homes.

AcaciaTV members have access to more than 100 workouts through a subscription-based which they can stream from US. Acacia.TV anywhere and anytime.

More than 75% of military families don’t live on base, and many of those families living in rural areas where they don’t have access to a fitness center,” said NMFA Executive Director Joyce Raezer. “We are excited to work with AcaciaTV to give families access to hundreds of workout videos at a special, discounted rate.”

AcaciaTV offers workouts for all fitness levels and each workout is approximately 20 minutes. In addition to the vast library, AcaciaTV offers support from experts and trainers in a private Facebook community.

For each new membership, AcaciaTV will make a donation to NMFA to help support military families. In addition, AcaciaTV is offering a 35% discount for military families who sign up during May, which is Military Appreciation Month.

“We are thrilled to support NMFA and their amazing initiatives,” said Allison Rand, AcaciaTV General Manager. “AcaciaTV trainers and experts are on hand to help our military families set and reach their fitness goals with quality programs, support and advice.” 

To subscribe to AcaciaTV through NMFA, go to US.Acacia.TV and use promo code: AcaciaMilitaryFamily.

More on National Military Family Association: 
The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving the families who stand behind the uniform. Since 1969, NMFA has worked to strengthen and protect millions of families through its advocacy and programs. They provide spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and retreats for families reconnecting after deployment and for the families of the wounded, ill, or injured. NMFA serves the families of the currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA. To get involved or to learn more, visit www.MilitaryFamily.org 



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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Southtown Studio Got Awarded!

Drum roll................
The studio where I got my Teacher Training at got 2 awards!
Super duper proud, its a great studio.