Custom Rainboots DIY - only $35!

I love rainboots, but the prices have gotten higher while the quality has gotten worse. What's a girl to do? Make her own! 

1. Buy a pair of GOOD boots. I bought mine at Tractor Supply for $25. They are solid, very comfortable and supportive and they will be long lasting.

2. Get rid of the logo on the boots. I used a cotton ball and nail polish remover.

Be patient, it takes a bit to get it all off.

3. Buy a great set of Vinyl Monograms or images. I got mine from V is for Vinyl on Etsy. They were $10 with shipping for the size I chose.

4. Apply the monogram! Clean the area with alcohol and allow to dry. Use a spacer to create equal distance on each of the boots. My daughter applied while I held the boot steady. Use pressure and a straight edge to properly adhere the vinyl. We also pressed the vinyl with our fingers after we peeled off the paper.

Our spacer.

A second set of hand really helps!

And Now - you are done!! Gorgeous, practical and affordable!

Navy blue with white monogram. The trim is red. Classic cuteness!

UPDATE!!!!! I recommend that you stuff the boot with a towel to hold it in the shape it will be when being worn while you attach the monogram. I had a small issue with the little curls on my monogram peeling off once the boot was on. I was able to fix this easily, but I now know that I should have stuffed the boot instead of having it flat. 

With all of the rain this year I've already worn mine many times and I receive lots of compliments!!!!

Let me tell you about my best friend...

I thought I would share with you my BEST friend. My best friend in house cleaning, that is. Adapted from one of my favorite blogs, Rob(i)nson http://littlemsrobinson.blogspot.com/2012/03/homemade-cleaning.html?m=1

This amazing multipurpose cleaner is better and more cost effective than any store purchased brand. I love knowing what is in it and being sure that it is both cleaning and sanitizing surfaces in my house. Even if you are not a DIY cleanser type, you should try this. It will make you a believer! 

DIY Multi-Purpose Cleaner

5 Ounces Rubbing Alcohol

4 Ounces White Cleaning Vinegar

1 tsp or so of Liquid Laundry Detergent 

1 tsp or so of Lemon Ammonia

2-4 Drops of Lemon or Lemongrass Essential Oil

Water

Empty Spray Bottle (I bought mine at Walmart)

Combine the first five ingredients into the spray bottle. Fill the remaining space with water and gently shake or swirl to combine. That's it! I prefer to use the lemon scented ammonia and a lemon grass scented essential oil because I love the clean scent of lemons. You can adjust to your liking. If you are wondering why my cleanser is blue, it's because my liquid laundry detergent is blue and it gives the water the pretty blue tint. 

I hope you love this as much as I do!!

Hello There.

I suppose I should introduce myself before I get started on my blogging adventure. 

Although I can be a serious planner, most of my life is just taking things one day at a time and handling things as they come at me. In other words, I'm Flying by the Seat of my Pants.

Job Title: Chief Procrastinator and Mojito Maker. Duties include Mom stuff, House Stuff, Dog Stuff, Errand Stuff, Cooking Stuff, Friends Stuff, and Lots of Other Stuff.

Likes: Beaches, Sunshine, & Sailing, Traveling, Awesome Bar Soaps, Spending time with my Framily and my Family, Carnations, Mini Schnauzers and Great Danes, Jordan Almonds, Fabulous Shoes, Great Hotel Rooms and Toiletries, Shopping in Boutiques, Tacky Yard Flamingos, a good Curly Hair Day, Naps, Air Popped Popcorn, Christmas, Ice Cream, Books, Dancing in the Kitchen, Singing in the Car, Laughter, and Clothes that feel like Pajamas but look cute. 

Dislikes: Cold Weather, Running out of Popcorn, Jordan Almonds, or a great bar of Soap, Illness, Sad Movies, Itchy Tags on Clothing, and anything that makes my Friends sad.

I started this blog as a way to collect ideas, articles, DIY, tips, recipes and the like that interest me. Hopefully some of you will like them, too.