Day 122- Detention slips

As a substitute teacher, I write a lot of referrals and detention slips.  I saw this pin and it made me laugh because I have written some pretty funny detention slips in my day.

Last week, I wrote one because a student randomly stood up in class and started rapping some completely inappropriate song.  The school requires you to write down exactly what was said by the student.  I never thought I would have to write those words down.  I’m sure the office got a good laugh when they saw it.

I’ve written students up for trying to glue another student to his seat, playing leapfrog, and saying all the words to the movie while we were watching “Titanic”.  During a practice lockdown, I wrote a student up for yelling “Fuck the police.” 

Generally, if it makes me laugh, I don’t write students up.  I would have never wrote a student for “volunteering as tribute” to do a math problem like in the pin.  It was funny and shows that she can read.  That girl didn’t deserve to be written up.  Just my opinion.

Day 121- Get Right Of Mildew Smell In Sinks

My bathroom sink always smells gross.  I have tried everything to get rid of that mildew smell.  The pipes are only two years old, so they shouldn't smell that bad.  However, it reeks.  The drain smells especially bad when water hasn't gone down it in a while. 

I have read that this problem is caused by using antibacterial soap.  I don't know how antibacterial soap causes mildew, but I think it's the reason my sink smells so bad.  The black gunk is gross and I want to get rid of it.

I saw this pin about how to get rid of the mildew smell.  I tried it out today and I was surprised at how much better it smells.  I love this pin.  My sink doesn't smell anymore.

To get rid of the nasty black gunk in your drain:
1. Boil a pot of water.
2. Meanwhile pour baking soda down the drain.
3. Once the water has reached a rolling boil pour it down the drain.
4. Let the water and baking soda work at decomposing and sterilizing the grime for 10 minutes.
5. After 10 minutes, pour 1 cup of bleach down the drain to completely kill any remaining mildew or bacteria.

This process every few months. It will also keep the nasty mildew smell at bay.

Day 120- DYI Dove Body Wash

I hate the bottle that Dove body wash comes in.  I absolutely hate it.  I can never get any body wash out of it.  The lid doesn’t turn, so I can’t get any out that way. I have to store the bottle upside down and spend a lot of time hitting the bottle just to get any out. 

I know what you are thinking.  Why don’t you buy a different kind of body wash?  Well, I can’t use any other kind because my skin breaks out if I don’t use Dove Sensitive Skin body wash.  I don’t like bar soap, so I use body wash.

I saw this pin about making your own Dove body wash and I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy.  Now, I can make my own body wash and put it in a usable container.  And that was exactly what I did.

The recipe is simple.

Grate one bar of Dove soap with a cheese grate until it looks like fine grated cheese. 

Put the soap in a pan and add 2 cups of water.

Heat on medium heat until the soap is dissolved.

Remove from heat and let it cool.  It will get thicker as it cools. Once cool put into bottles or any container.

Note:  This recipe only works with dove moisturizing cream bars or Olay moisture bars.  Any other kind and you will end up with a gross glob of a mess. 

If the body wash is too thick for you, add a little more water until you have the desired thickness.  This can be done after it cools also.

I’m pretty content with my new body wash.  I just used it and I couldn’t tell the difference between my body wash and the store brought. 

I will definitely be using this recipe a lot. 

FYI the website that the pin is originally from has great posts. 

Day 119- Get Rid of Splinters

I was doing something today and suddenly felt a splinter get into my finger. I hate those.  I can never get them out.  I spend a long time with a pair of tweezers picking at the area trying to get the splinter out.  The area gets all red and swollen which makes it harder to get the splinter out. 

I've tried everything.  I have tried getting them out with credit cards, tweezers, and needles.  All of these things were recommended to me at one time.  Yes, I get a lot of splinters.

My dad swears that all splinters will come out on there own.  You don't have to do anything.  I'm sure he's right, but I don't have time for that.  If I get a splinter, I want it out now. 

Anyways, this pin says, "remove a splinter easily by applying a paste of baking soda and water, then waiting several minutes for the splinter to pop out of the skin."

It seems too good to be true, but I tried it anyways.

Surprisingly, it worked! 

My splinter popped right out.  Who knew baking soda had that kind of power?

I will never get a splinter out with tweezers again.

Day118 double chin and armpit fat workout

I have a double chin. It's true. I don't know what to do about it. I'm losing weight but my double chin seems to be getting worse. I know that doesn't make sense but that us what's happening. I never used to have a double chin. A couple of years ago I was in a car accident and sustained neck injuries. As I healed, my face swelled. The swelling had gone down in most places but ever since then, I've had a double chin.

I saw this pin today about getting rid of double chins and armpit fat. I decided to give it a try. Since I just stared today, I don't know how well it worked but I do know how I feel after it.

Only one of the exercises seemed to be for a double chin. The rest seemed to target armpit fat which I don't really have a problem with.

After doing the exercises, my arms feel weak. The first exercise is killer but the rest are easy. I was disappointed in the chin lift one. After doing it, my tongue is tired but I don't feel like I worked off any if my double chin.

I will keep doing these for a week or two. Hopefully I will see some improvement in the chin area but I'm not getting my hopes up.

http://m.pinterest.com/pin/136796907402436155/.

Day 117- DIY Gift Bows

I am in full-on Christmas mode.  I am wrapping presents, decorating, and planning.  This year, I am so organized.  It's amazing.  I'm very proud of myself.  I am almost finished shopping, so I would say that I'm doing pretty well this holiday season. 

Since I am wrapping all my presents in brown paper thanks to my Pinterest obsession, I have been thinking of great ways to make them  look good.  My mom and sister are constantly making fun of my "boring" brown paper.  What they don't know is that I am not finished wrapping yet.  I have been looking at different ways to make the presents pop.  I just haven't decided what to do yet.  But, I know that when Christmas comes around everyone will comment on how amazing my presents are wrapped. 

At least, that's my goal. 

To help me achieve that goal, I have been getting a lot of ideas together from Pinterest.  Today, I saw a pin that will change how I wrap presents forever.  I will never buy a bow again.  Instead, I will make them.

The directions are so simple as well.

Step 1: Cut the page lengthwise into nine 3/4-inch-thick strips of heights shown: Three at 11 inches, three at 10 inches, two at 9 inches, and one at 3 1/2 inches.

Step 2: Twist each strip to form loops at both ends. Make a circle out of the smallest.

Step 3: Secure the ends with a piece of double-sided tape.

Step 4: Layer and stick, starting with the longest strips. End with the circle in the center.

 

Tada! Now, you can make your own bows.  I am obsessed.  I've made more bows than I need. 

Day 116- my dream job

This is so weird because today someone told me to get a job I love.  I thought no one is going to pay me to read books and watch True Blood.

A few hours later, I went onto Pinterest and this pin was the first one on the popular page.  It was just what I was thinking earlier. 

Seriously though if someone has a job like that, hook me up.