Car Trash Cans

Car Trash Can

So my cars always seem to collect trash and then it seems to multiple overnight!

I decided to take action and keep a trash can in the car. That way I didn't put stuff down and forget in the craziness of getting the kids out to pick it back up.

Items Needed: 
- Empty Cleaning Wipes Container
-Scraps of Fabric
-Mod Podge
-Sharp Cutting Tool

First you will need to take the label off your container and clean it inside and out.

Next measure your fabric.
(I like to just lay my container on the fabric and measure from there. Also remember to leave an overlap)

  Use the Mod Podge on the area of the container that had the label stuck to it. From there apply about Mod Podge on about two inches and apply fabric ... Continue till you return to where you started. 
(I like to put extra Mod Podge on the overlapped piece so that it stays a bit better.)

I wanted to make my cans look a bit fancy so I added a strip of a different color fabric to the bottom rim. 
(This can also help hide any unevenness.) 

  With the lid you may (depending on brand and size) need to cut the wipe holding piece out.
(I used a razor tool.)

  Lastly add a grocery bag and tie the handles around the can to keep them out of the way.
(I like to have an extra folded in the bottom of the can just in case) 
 Also here are a few ideas if you want to hang it on a sticky hook so that it doesn't roll away!

Happy Crafting,
Jenna

Mommy Talk - Never Alone

Mommy Talk

Welcome to our newest series! Mommy Talk is a place for "girl chat" because all moms need it and sometimes crave it! I decided to start this to talk about all the crazy things moms deal with day to day.

Lets start with something every mom can relate to in one way or another. Never Being Alone!!! Yes sir, right after having my beautiful babies I have never truly alone. I am either thinking about my kids, taking care of them or worrying about them non stop. Also they invade every private space I have ... yes even the bathroom! Even right now when Mr. M should be napping so that I can write... I have a co - author who gets mad when I back space his ideas so here are his thoughts...

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Now that we have gotten that out of the way. I recently saw a very cute video online of another mom from Utah hiding in her pantry just to get a quiet moment and a snack! We have all been there right... if not just nod your head because the day will come. I have to make "alone time" by going to the grocery store or staying up late at night just to not have a tiny human in my personal space. But even those moments are never truly alone because I am thinking or worrying! Gee kid you came from my personal space can I have it back now.

 I was talking with my mom yesterday and she said something about having not moved that morning because she was really into the book she was reading. I then commented "oh I wish!" to which she responded "well honey someday you will have an empty house like me and can do whatever you want." Yeah thanks mom, that is at least 17 if not more years away for me .... there is no light at the end of my mommy tunnel yet. 

But when it really come down to it.... I don't think I would want it any other way because I love my babies and know that one day I will have an EMPTY house. Those are the days I fear that I will mess the crazy tiny people being in my personal space.

Never Alone & Loving It 

Jenna Rae

Finding My Way Back Home #6

Brain Therapy / Counseling

Alright let us first address the stigma that surrounds those that receive care for their mental well being. When did it become wrong to want to improve ones mental state? We are continually trying to change our bodies and outward appearance to be better, but forget that happiness is not always about just the body. Some times our brains absorb trauma and for some the "wires" are not quite doing what they should. No matter the reason we should never feel like we can not seek help, even if it is just talking something out with a friend. 

As those who have read my previous posts will know. I suffer from depression and PTSD. I will admit that it took a lot of faith, prayer and self reflection to realize that I needed more help than my anti-depressant alone could offer. Drew and I had been seeing a wonderful therapist for Marriage Counseling and I asked him about doing a few personal sessions. I knew that not all the "troubles" I saw in our marriage were not just couple issues but personal issues.

I have been going for about a month now and am very pleased with my mental healing and how I feel about myself. I may at a later date write about the trauma that I have been dealing with, but for now while I am still healing we will leave it as "the Trauma". One of the most amazing things is EDMR, it has changed my life and taught me that my brain knows how to deal with trauma if I will just get out of its way. 

Please know that if you need someone to talk to I am here and so are your loved ones. It takes courage and faith to be vulnerable and let others knot that you are hurting inside, but know that it is worth it. Also know that it might not work right when you want or how. In that case realize that all things have their time and the Lord will bless you to find that time and place. 



Disclaimer: I am not a mental health Dr. or specialist. This post is to be taken as my own personal experiences.