April Seabrook Job Before

It has been a while since we have posted some thrifty family posts. We are gonna get started on the backlog of things that have been done over the last few months. First one we will start with is a job that was completed in Seabrook. This job included removing the old tile flooring in bathroom and carpet in closet as well as the old shower. Then install a new tile floor in both bathroom and closet and tile shower with a seat. Also, retile around the jacuzzi and change the faucets and move the shower faucets to the new location. So plumbing too. Here are some before pics of the closet and bathroom floor, shower and jacuzzi.

 

Before Shower 

 

Before Jacuzzi 

 

Before Walk-in Closet 

 

Before bathroom floor 

 

Before bathroom floor 

 

Before bathroom floor  

Misfit's Trek Review

This is a review of the "Misfit's Trek" book by John Blackport.
Here is the Amazon link:  Misfits Trek The Talan Revolt
This is the #4 book from the series "The Talan Revolt". This series is about a fantasy world in which characters have mutiple lives and can resurrect when killed. That said there is a lot of fighting and action in thie book. The story line is fast paced.

I really like the book and the series. They allow the reader to be emersed in the story and whisk you off to another world. 

Knowing Vera

I just completed reading the book "Knowing Vera" by Rachelle Ayala.
Amazon Link for Knowing Vera

The Vera character is definitely a piece of work. She has so much of a past and therapy to deal with it all that she is afraid to get close to anyone.  Zach is a  recovering athlete that has low confidence and is adjusting to a new prosthetic limb.

The relationship between Vera and Zach is up and down. The book definitely keeps you guessing. If you like romances, this is a great book.

Hugo the Happy Starfish - Magic Words Review

        

The kids simply love these Hugo the Happy Starfish books. These books teach emotions and feelings.
You can find the children's books at http://www.mystarfish.org.
The latest book read was MAGIC WORDS - HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH.
This book has a great lesson of the magic words "PLEASE" and "THANK YOU".
There are also great colorful illustrations.
The book is also available on amazon. Magic Words

This is a great read for all children.

Born To Run by Ann Hunter

I recently read the book, Born to Run, by Ann Hunter. Here is a link to the Born To Run book on Amazon. 

This was a interesting beginning to a new series! This book has more realistic and conflicted characters than previous books I have read. Alex was by far my favorite character. Looking forward to seeing the next book!

Wood Furniture Cleaner

Out of Murphy's Oil and needing to clean some wooden furniture.....

Try this mixture....
3/4 cup of Oil (We tried with Olive Oil.)
1/4 cup of Vinegar
Mix together the oil and vinegar in a jar. Then use to rub on wooden shelves trunks etc.
Works similar to Murphy's Oil.

Creamy Cotija Cilantro Dressing

This is one delicious dressing or sauce for dipping vegetables!!!
Creamy Cotija Cilantro Dressing

Goes great with Fish and Chicken too!