Taking Care of Meeh for A Better Me!

Dear Self, 

My first post of 2018.  I plan to blog more since things been heavily on my brain for quite some time now. 

I want to find a new balance in my life. A balance of a healthy mind, body, and soul.
This is a MUST NEEDED ACTION PLAN!!!

I think exercising these areas in my life will help me become a better MEEH! This exercise is separate from parenting, business, and home managing. 

💋Plan a schedule
💋Make routines a habit
💋K.I.T with family & friends so they know I care
💋Hair, Nails & Accessories
💋Neat Home is a breath of fresh air

 💋Believe It and you can Achieve It

My Office Workspace

So I've been planning a blue print for my office work space for a week now. What I visioned was cute and pretty, however once an item(s) from one of many favorite stores I love, "Ikea", didn't carry the one I wanted but one of a different color that I was not feeling comfortable with because it was not in the color scheme I wanted. I really wanted this for my office, so I was lead to re-evaluate a different plan of decor for my office space. And must I say, one that is quite well entwine with the look and feel of accompanying my living room space, which holds my office work space. So now I cannot wait untill its all put together in a warmth cozy environment vs. pretty cute feel that is not welcoming to guest/clients. Besides that's what my bedroom is for :) Come back for more updates on this post

CHRISTmas Dinner 2015 for the Blatch Home

<<<Our CHRISTmas Dinner in Cali

Dinner
Cornish Hens
Dressing w/ Cranberry Sauce
Greens
Potato Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers
Dinner Rolls

Dessert
Homemade Apple Pie with Lemon Butter Crust

Food Preparation

This month June to be exact, I wanted to really start on eating healthy foods such as lots of protein, green veggies, bell peppers (not sure if I can handle the peppers), fruits, almonds, protein shakes etc.. Although this months shopping experience put me in a awe man moment and I'm still surprised of what I spent already.

So I'm pinning recipes for the meats I bought for a healthier side of tasting with greens as sides vs. variety of rices, mash potatoes, etc. I see this mornining that this will take just a little time for me to study and fit my do's and don'ts into a habit of a second nature eating habit. Let me elaborate, when I purchase fresh meat from Stater Brothers meat case, I do what most people do; season it when you're ready to put it down in the kitchen. My morning thought today was to season all freash meat I get the same day and properly freezer seal for when I'm ready to grill, bake, slow cook etc. Therefore it's one less thing for me to prep for and it'll be well seasoned with that flavor out taste buds look forward to. Now can I actually pull this off when I come from a 2/3 hour shop for groceries? I be too tired! My helpers (my children), puts away all groceries while I chill from that experience lol. Making this good change in my eating habits will aid me to pass eating habit down to my children, especially Junior who sometimes tends to go vegitarian. 

Free My (Internet) Mind.

Do you have too many web browsers open on your PC/laptop because one site leads to another site and then another. Well this happens to me, especially when I’m on my inspiring place to be Pinterest. Pinterest is a whole different web planet to be on and enjoy but can be quite kaotic...that’s another blog post later on.

Having so many browsers open tends to slow down your device. So I am hoping that this logging list will give me and you the help and satisfaction to minimize the overwhelming emotion of trying to get things done and organize while keeping you sane and not to mention your device to. Happy logging to freeing my internet surfing mind.

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The Start of it All.....Wigs "N" Weaves

Hello, hello, hello!!! Chauntell here at your service. My big sister Quanessa asked me to join her in her blogging adventures and I happily accepted.
     So for my first entry I wanted to talk about something that is near and dear to my heart. WIGS and WEAVES! I fell in love with fake hair when I was maybe about 14 years old. At the highschool I went to, if you didn't have your hair done then you weren't about much and with the popularity of  R&B songstress Aaliyah, the thirst to have her famous hairstyle was real.  So because I wanted to fit in I decided to teach myself how to install my own weave. Back then it was all about glueing in your tracks. I'm talking about parting your hair and glueing that bad boy right on the scalp. Oh the choices we've made. In the late 90's early 2000's the cost of a pack ten to twelve inches of yaki hair was about $10-$15, so it was fairly easy for a young teenage girl to afford to do their own hair.  Which brings me to  the cost of wigs and weave these days. Now you can pay upwards of $200 a bundle when it comes to purchasing hair maybe even more but I'll never find out because I like to do my research when deciding on what hair to buy.
     YouTube is my go to when I'm trying to figure out what company to buy from. This time around I set my sites on a wig company that I kept hearing about and for months I would stalk it on it's web page. Plotting and planning, until one day I finally got up enough courage to click that BUY button. I had to wait a few weeks for it to arrive but I had to chalk that up to the vacation that the company took due to the Chinese New Year, but when I heard that knock at the door I could not contain myself. I was absolutely sure that I had made the right decision in choosing this wig. I mean, I had done all of my research right? Well.... I was right! I bet you thought I was going to have something negative to say huh? Well no. I hardly have anything bad to say about this thing. It is by far the best wig I have ever owned in my life. And I've owned a bunch of wigs.
     I ended up getting the Italian Yaki full lace glueless wig with silk top base from AprilLaceWigs.com.

This thing is the best texture and cap construction I have ever experienced. In it's natural state it mimics African American hair when it's blown out after a fresh shampoo and it straightens magnificently. It's soft to the touch and it takes a curl like no other. I could go on and on about this wig but this is getting a bit long so I'll wrap up by saying this, If you're ever thinking about buying extensions or a wig make sure you do your research. Look for company reviews on YouTube and see what people are saying about it. Tangling, shedding and cost are among some of the things you should be concerned about when making your decision. Remember, wigs or extensions should last you at least a year with proper care. And of course, if you want quality you have to be willing to shell out some cash but it's the price to pay for beauty. That's all for now. Ciao Bella!

My Family Ranks

My uncle Byron was in the Army Reserved
Francis was a correction officer
My baby sister Chauntell served in the marines, she is now a vetran and her husband DJ served the marine for 12yrs
My grandfather Phinazee Hueston served the Army for 28 years he was 14 years
My uncle Willie served the Army for 20 years he was 16/17 and was also a correction offices and a subsitute teacher at Norland Senior High school My dad served the Army for 2 years
Uncle Charlie was in the Navy Lefty was in the Navy

To Be Continue...

Lively, Playful and Funny

You have a very animated sense of self. Life feels amazing when you're around and your presence can make anyone happy. You can effortlessly make people's days with the simplest smile. You are also clever, witty, and passionate about the things you love. I AM ME!

~Quanessa

Letting Go

Home Care

• No need to purchase supplies to keep your windows sparkling! Chances are you've got what you need at home. Prepare a solution of two tablespoons of vinegar to one quart of water, spray it on and use crumpled newspapers to clean away streaks.
• Want to keep your refrigerator sweet smelling? Put a few drops of vanilla extract on a piece of cotton, tuck it in your fridge and kiss odors goodbye!
• Stock up on lemons for your Spring-cleaning! Lemon juice dissolves soap scum and hard water deposits, cleans and shines brass and copper and can be mixed with vinegar and/or baking soda to make cleaning pastes. Even put a whole lemon peel through the garbage disposal to freshen the drain and the kitchen!
• Don't want to smell last night's fish at this morning's breakfast? After cooking, simmer a small pot of white vinegar (don't boil) in the stove for about ½ hour. The slight vinegar scent will disappear along with any food odors when you toss it out.
• Make your own draft blockers! Just make a long tube of your favorite fabric and stuff with newspaper. Place at the base of doors and windows where cold air slips in.
• In times when natural light is scarce (i.e., winter), you can easily liven up your domicile with unnatural light by installing anything from ambient light fixtures to wall sconces and track or accent lighting.
• Here's the green way to handle a clogged drain: pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Put in the stopper to contain the fizzing action and the clog is history!
• Moldy shower curtains can be revived. A nice long bleach bath followed by a light scrub, or just a trip through the washing machine usually cleans everything up nicely.
• Did you know that field mice hate the smell of peppermint? If these pesky little creatures have invaded your home this winter, try placing cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil in the corners of rooms and under appliances.
• Mix expired medications with coffee grounds, then toss them rather than flushing them down the toilet. This prevents your medications from contaminating the earth.
• Put some baking soda on a wet sponge to remove grease from the stove or the wall behind the stove. It provides just enough scouring power to get rid of the grease without scratching any surface.
• If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, try drinking less bottled water! They fill up landfills and waste resources through transportation, and bottled is often no more safer or tastier than regular tap water.
• Out with the old! During the darker, colder winter months, make the most of your time inside by reducing your material load. Look for unwanted clothes and never-to-be-used canned foods and donate them to a worthy cause!
• This winter, get a sweater for your water heater! Chances are your heater is in an unfinished basement, so wrapping it in an insulating blanket will keep energy in!
• Don't stress your rugs by beating or shaking the dust out of them. A weekly vacuuming prevents dirt and soil from becoming embedded into the rug's fibers, and will extend the life of your area rugs.
• Reach for the white vinegar to cut grease, remove mildew, odors and wax buildup around the house.
• Did you know ants don’t cross cayenne pepper, lemon juice, cinnamon or coffee grounds? Place a small line at your doorstep and say adios to pesky ants!
• There are many inexpensive, natural alternatives that can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Try cornstarch to clean windows, polish furniture or shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Make your own furniture polish by combining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice in a squeeze bottle. Shake well, squeeze a little onto a cloth and apply to wood surfaces. 
• To freshen your home naturally, simmer some organic apple cider with a few sticks of cinnamon and several whole cloves over low heat for three to four hours. 
• Attention all bath lovers! Put a little moisture back into the air during winter, when heat dries the house out. Just leave the water in the bathtub overnight. Your skin will thank you!
• To clean grout between tiles in kitchens or baths, use a hand-held steam
• cleaner to loosen debris and stains. Then scrub with a stiff brush, moving
• it in small circles, wipe away debris, rinse and dry.
• Having company for the holidays? Whether it’s family or friends, you want your home to look good. Do floors and countertops with a Conair Steam Cleaner. Saves time and leaves surfaces sparkling clean!
• To prevent unwanted holiday guests of the rodent kind, make sure to seal exterior home foundation gaps with mortar, weather-strip basement and garage doors and keep all food in hard plastic, glass, or steel containers.
• It’s easier to keep bathrooms clean if you keep a general cleaning product, a glass cleaner, a powder or soft scrub, and rags and a scrub brush under each sink. Then when the “uh-oh, it’s time to clean” moment comes, you’re ready!
• When redecorating your home or simply repainting, pick a friendly, happy color for the bathroom - and always be sure to use mold-resistant paint!
• Window air-conditioners have filters that need to be cleaned to let air flow through. Once a month, remove and rinse filters under running water. Pat dry and put back!
• If your towels have a musty odor, add a cup vinegar to the wash and they’ll be fresh as a daisy in no time!
• Summer is a great time to wash your driveway. For asphalt, use 1 scoop of laundry detergent in one gallon of water. For concrete, use 1/4 cup dishwashing detergent to 1 gallon of water. Scrub with a push broom, then rinse thoroughly.
• Don't lament the demise of your bulky old appliances. Newer ones are more conveniently sized and more energy-efficient. Upgrading today will save you money in the long run and give you a great reason to go shopping!
• Put a few tablespoons of fresh, unused ground coffee into several clean old socks and hang them in your closets to eliminate musty odors.
• Often find science experiments in the fridge? Make a habit of looking through the refrigerator when taking out the trash. Toss the furry green stuff.
• Too much humidity is hard on everything from walls to wood to carpet to furniture. If you can’t open windows in kitchens and bathrooms, be sure to have exhaust fans installed. And use them!
• Dry winters are hard on more than skin! Keep your house from feeling some of winter’s aches and pains with an indoor fountain. Trickling water is a soothing sound, and you’ll be surprised how much water evaporates into thin air!
• Fabrics that hold onto wrinkles – like linen – should be ironed while still damp. You’ll be surprised how the wrinkles disappear!
• Steam mopping is great for all kinds of hard floor surfaces. It is also good for removing fingerprints from walls and sanitizing surfaces like countertops and walls.
• If wooden drawers don’t slide easily, try rubbing paraffin wax along the runners. Don’t have wax? Try a candle. As long as wood is sanded smooth, that should do the trick!
• Never underestimate the power of baking soda! This easy “odor eater” can be sprinkled into kitchen trashcans to keep them smelling fresh. Put an open box in the refrigerator to absorb odors there.
• To avoid a dust storm, use a Q-Tip to clean out the back of your computer, near the fan, where lots of dirt can collect over a short period of time. Don’t forget to turn it off and unplug it before doing any cleaning.
• Dirt and dust don't settle just in your carpets – furniture cushions and heavy drapes can use a good vacuuming too!
• When using candles to set the mood, make sure they're set on a clean, flat surface away from anything that could catch fire. Enhance the atmosphere even more with CONAIR Sound Therapy.
• Conserve energy with a sticky-note. Leave reminders to shut off the lights, TV and other appliances before leaving the house. You’ll be amazed how a little piece of paper gets your attention!
• Batteries and aerosol cans shouldn’t be thrown out in your regular trash! Place a separate bin aside for these items and dispose of them as often as needed at the proper location.
• Did you know you can steam away germs from baby’s bathtub toys? That eliminates the need for harsh chemical cleaners, and it just takes seconds!
• Did you know that the Conair Steam Cleaner has SEVEN attachments?!?! Each one helps you with a particular chore; you’ll never need any other cleaning equipment. It’s compact; it’s a multi-tasker and is stored easily under the sink.
• Fresh cut flowers brighten up any room in your home - and you needn’t spend too much. A simple bunch of white daisies or carnations is inexpensive and wonderfully cheerful.
• Nothing renews a home like an open window. For an instant pick-me-up use nature’s air freshener. It’s free and uplifting!
• Overwhelmed by your list of cleaning tasks? Take one room at a time, and one tool - the Conair Steam Cleaner. Clean windows, counters, tile, upholstery in a jiffy. Then take a break!
• To save space in a tight apartment, consider adding a classic oval-shaped chrome mirror to your desk for an instant vanity!
• Use the Conair Steam Cleaner in areas you used to have to scrub and slave over, such as your shower stall grout, toilet seats, kitchen tiles and sinks, tires, BBQs, stovetops, conventional ovens - and much more.
• Here’s a quick way to clean up after making a meal in your kitchen. Simply steam all the grime away - no need for a sponge or harsh chemicals swirling about. Just point and steam your way to order and cleanliness.
• Who wants to inhale harsh chemicals when they clean? Now you can clean a multitude of areas with sterilizing steam.
• Your home reflects your personal style. In your bathroom, try a luxurious "Pouring Rain" showerhead, both functionally and aesthetically pleasing.

Prayer

I pray for guidance and understanding in all areas of our lives guidance and understanding in our spiritual walk with you in our finances, relationship. I pray that you change our lives in ways that we can't imagine. I pray that we let go of situations/certain situation tha we may try to handle ourselves and let you take over. Talk to us through out the day Lord and I pray that we both do the same. We call on you to cast those evil contrary spirits away from our souls. In you I trust. Amen

Lesson #1

SMH...these ducks of ours did it again...I am glad that I was able to have my parent conference over the phone. My little man is doing excellent...above grade level in all subjects and all O's. I love his teacher because she's old school and I mean old school. She praised me for my good works on my children mannerism and job on keeping them on the straight and narrow. I try hard and a lot on being respectful to others, respect their elders, be grateful for what you have even though you don't think its enough but it's just right, don't look at others as if they're better than you inspite they may think they are because they have more and trust me I know the difference  between having things you want and not having things you want. If you're okay with having the things that you need then eventually you have the things you want. STAY FOCUS!!!

Surveys

Joann 10-04-14 only purchase a couple of clearance items. Went for fabric for my business, reason for NP is too pricey. Survey completed same night. Monthly 20 shoppers win $25 gift card.

Easy DIY Warm & Welcoming Fall Home Decor

Michaels sell these meduim and large wreaths that are insanely overprice if you ask me. a friend of mines and I went to Micheals to pick up a few items for my business and home. I had to hurry before their 'Lowest price of the season' sale ended for a few fall items for muah, Cre8tivNess!. During this week before the Fall season that is now here 9.22.2014, I invited Cre8tivNess and Pinterest over for some easy diy Fall decor. :)

I tallied $ to create what you see in these pictures vs. if I was to invest in someones else labor and then price of product itself. If I can hotglue, modgepod, decoupage a few items that I most likely already have lying around the house, then its time for Cre8tivNess to show off her craftiNess. 

Let me give credit to the following inspirations.  Pratically Functional for the
Fall Floral Candle Centerpiece can be use aslo as a small Fall wreath on wall/outside entry door. Inspired by Michaels & Biglots pricing that I rather put my Cre8tivNess to use.

DIY Fall Floral Candle Centerpiece (spent $3.50 to diy)

Birdcage contents were (cost to diy $2.50).  DIY Fall arrangement (cost to diy $1.50. ).

DIY 'Pin It' Buttons

To many sites to teach you how to add/make your custom made Pin It buttons for Blogger. So I'm not going to blog a story on how to's. Here's the links if you're interested.
Creating a custom 'Pin It' button
Creating your custom made "Pin It' button
How to add a custom 'Pin It' button
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The Shocking Truth About Our Mallard

This is so crazy! Just to think all this time we thought we knew what we had just a few days shy of 5 months old. My oldest son said "hey mom, 'Chill is a male (our duck) and told us the signs. Myself, and the two youngest were shaking our heads in sarcastic disbelief. Debating the whole time on how she's not. He gave us the signs of the beak and feet, that don't have nothing to do with the gender and the tail is nowhere being curled at the end. Lol! So one by one we go check out Chill and I was like okay who put gel on the tail because it happened t be curled. That was not there yesterday (we pay very close attention to our ducks). Addition to this which really wasn't anything until now, Lizzy was sharing with me two days ago that Chill feathers were turning gray. However, there's one sign of knowing that we had a Mallard drake all this time but it never register to us when we were learning about our ducks previously...we were just knowing that a curled feather at the end of tail was the determining factor of a drake but now we know not in its entirely. Our duck name Chill is a drake. i know this is weird for me to say because of previous post about our two ducks but this bring an excitement to our home this morning.

Duck 101

Drakes are male

Hens are female

Mallard ducks do fly

Indian Runners can run but cannot fly no more than 2ft off the ground...we learned that the hard way. I knew I was cautious of our Indian runner duck for some reason. :( Read more than you normally would about any animal you keep as a pet.

Try Before You Buy...FREEBIES!

I've recently been signing up and enjoy signing up for free product promotion experience...it brings back my teenage days of being a subscriber on my Right On Magazine I would get in the mail. My mom had taught me how to request free catalog orders and samples from product advertising in our subscription of magazines. So now as an adult in the www galaxy lol! I mean you can call it that right' Right On! oh how silly am I. Okay well anyways earth to Quanessa. I recently done a few about a week ago and recieve my first free product in the mail which I will post an image of it and do a product review on each FREE 'TRY BEFORE YOU BUY' sample. Today I signed up for these:

Free Sample of Sundown Natural Gummy Vitamins and a $2 off coupon. Once I did that it said I shall recieve my sample and coupon within 10-12 weeks by mail...let's only hope the coupon don't expires. smh lol!

Always Discreet products 4-6 weeks. Hey I thought this was for women menstrual cycle. Eek! I stopped reading the headline which read: Introducing New Always Discreet. Just for bladder leaks. So okay I stopped at the first headline in order to fill out the form below for my free sample. Do you see the drop down choice sample, ha ha ha yes the last one says Underwear Sample Pack", I was like huh! What are they talking about? So I looked at the picture on the right side of the screen and then fully read the headline, lmbo! So let's just say when I recieve this....lol...I will not be doing a review on this freebie smh.

8/12/14 Two free Breathe Right Extra Clear Strips 1-2weeks to arrive.

8/14/14

 Recieved my sample of Garnier Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub

Glass Photo Magnets

Well I know its late to be doing artsy crafts but I had a few different tasks I wanted to created before I go to bed. Cleaned and organized the refrig and freezer for groceries to fill it up. I will be doing some smart grocery shopping which is just going once a week so that veggies don't get spoiled and planning a meal checklist. So far I have a Family Favorites checklist for breakfast, lunch and dinner "dinner column is already filled with our favorites. Me and the three younger kids organize a section of the garage, planted some seeds and put some stone in the garden area in the front part of house. What was also on my to do list was some arts n' crafty ideas I got from my favorite site Pinterest. I previously purchase some magnetic sheets and decorative glass gems to create some glitter backs "not sure if that's what they're called". I couldn't locate which pinterest board I had Pinned it to but happily was won over by these cute little photo glass magnets and had all the supplies to cre8t them. Here are some pictures and if you're interested in making some for your family here's the link for the tutorial. Enjoy!

Hmmm...Muy Ingenioso!

Oh my oh my! I love cre8ting my own style of things but I am greatly overwhelming myself with these new found diy's. I am a Pinterest ♥er and just this morning I had transferred to another link of DIY's which is Muy Ingenioso in spanish its very clever/interesting and I already found three things to cre8te on their first page along with some gre8t ingenioso things. Should I be afraid to continue staying on this site? Sometimes I feel like I can not handle all these beautiful amazing cre8tiv projects.

Build cherished moments with your child(ren)... DIY Challenge

I know many of you mothers and or fathers life is so consume of work, running errands and taking care of family. Even though we do things for our family/children we do have to be more involve in doing things with them. I know many mothers who don't do projects with their kids so this is mainly to help you out to challenge YOURSELF to PIN IT & CRE8TE IT! The most best thing you can do is to involve them, they'll love it. Build these priceless cherish moments with your children no matter how old they are. Take a picture and Pin It! I'll also post your guys DIY pictures here on my blog.
Need help shoot me comment below. Until next time....

Q. the mother of four blessings from above.