Samsung Galaxy S6

Hello!!

This one is different than the other posts that I've done. As mentioned in my first post Just the Beginning! I have experience in electronics. This does not mean that I am an expert, but I know what I'm doing most of the time. That being said, I did extensive research and had practice before gutting this device. The device above had a minor superficial crack at the very top, but it's main issue was that the display would not work. No part of it. I could tell that it was trying to work with the lights at the bottom illuminating but still nothing on the screen.

This site is my go-to site for electronic repair. They have an amazing selection, user friendly website, videos on how to fix the device you are working on, and the tools needed to do it. I have spoke with customer service when I purchased my tools and materials for this phone (which were by far a lot cheaper than I had found on other sites) and the gentleman I spoke to was amazing and I received my order very quickly.

Now for the money saving aspect. The person I was repairing the phone for was told by their insurance company that screen replacement was not covered for this defect and it was going to cost them about $200-300 to fix it and send back to them. I knew you could do it yourself for much cheaper so I told them I could do it. 1) I love fixing stuff and 2) it gave me an excuse to get a good set of tools :-P. In all for just the screen it was about $140. Now this is one of the more expensive screens that I have found. Depending on the device that you have it could be as low as $10-20. This is an amazing savings for those who love DIY and saving money. I would suggest if you have not done it before, get a cheap phone (older IPhone or Galaxy) and practice on those. It won't blow your budget and you'll gain the experience.

This is just one of the devices I have fixed, so if you have any questions feel free to ask. If you have fixed anything like this please share, we will only get better from learning from each other!! Stay beautiful all!!

As Always
Dawn

Granny Squares!!

Good Morning Beautiful People!

This is a continuation of my previous post about crocheting. In between each of the wash cloths that I've been making I have been making one of these granny squares. I figure that I need to about 200 of these to make the blanket that I'm wanting to make. Anyway these are really quick and take me about 20 mins. I am using an F hook for this and also using the large reel of Peaches and Cream I found at Walmart. For some reason this is one of the last things I've learned to make, although it is definitely the easiest. I'll post the pattern below.



Row 1- ch10, slip stitch(ss), ch3 (first dc)

Row 2-  dc2, ch1, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, ss, ch3 (first dc).

Row 3- dc2, ch1, dc3, ch3 and continue around until you get back to the first dc and ss, ch3.

Row 4- same as Row 3 except for the final part where instead of ss, ch3 you will tie off and weave the ends back. 

*For each of the dc's I went under the ch3 stitch of the pervious row rather than going through the stitch. This let the dc stitch wrap completely around the row and allowed me to control where the stitches landed.

I will post more as I continue with this project but I'm super excited about it. I've made blankets before but none quite like this. 😆

Please comment below and tell me what you think or post projects you've done, I'd love to see them!!

As Always,

Dawn

Scheduling My Day

Hello All!

So one of my biggest challenges has been getting a routine down during the day since I became a Sahm. I think i have this by now. Although everyday isn't the same, most are.

0500- Hubby gets up and goes to work from time to time I get up and make him breakfast in the morning. He enjoys it and it gives us sometime together before the day starts.

0800- Kids get up for the day. My oldest (7) gets ready for school and my little ones (3) get up, get dressed and eat breakfast.

0830- We all go outside (on good days) and play until my oldest gets on the bus around 0900.

0900- Me and the little ones go inside and play/watch movies/random crafts. 

1100- I put on more coffee (I live off of this stuff lol) and start lunch. 

1130- Kids get to the table and eat. Although I may not directly encourage them to play with their food. I don't always stop them. I love watching their imaginations. 

1200- By this time they are usually done with their food and they clean up their places (put anything they didn't eat in the trash/ wipe up their mess/ clean up any food on the floor/ and put plates in the sink)

1215- They go to the bathroom and go to bed. This is also the time of the day that I get some peace to myself (most of the time). At times they don't want to sleep so they play in their rooms. I take this time to concentrate on me. Whether this is working on my blog or make something or cut out coupons. We all need that time to us so that we don't lose our minds lol. 

1500- I get the kids up. By now they have gotten some sleep and are ready for the rest of the day. They are back at the table for their snack and juice. Then they go to the bathroom before we do anything else.

1530- This is when I start my "real" cleaning. It doesn't take much or long. All day I do laundry and just set the baskets in the living room so this is when I take care of them. I sweep and mop the floors, the kids take care of the bathroom in the hallway and their own rooms.

1645- My oldest gets home from school and starts her homework at the kitchen table while I start dinner. (I love crockpot meals because I can use this time to go outside again and play with the kids.)

1800- Dinner is served! Hubby is usually home by now and gets a hot meal :-)

1830- Bathtime for the babies!!! This is the same routine as lunch. They clean up after themselves. Oldest gets everything ready for the next day, including cleaning up her room.

1900- Books and bedtime for babies, oldest gets in the shower. 

2000- Oldest goes to bed after I tell her her favorite stories. 

2200- Me and hubby go to bed. We usually watch some TV while the other takes a shower. 

This is what works for us and it is just a rough estimate. Let me know what yall have found that works for you. Anything that you have found particularly helpful?

As Always,
Dawn

Crochet Washcloth

Hello Beautiful People,

The attached picture is just one of the several wash cloths I have made. I bought one of the large reels of Peaches and Cream yarn (I love the texture of the material for this purpose but you can use what ever you can find) and already had my set of crochet hooks. I used an F hook for this project and I think it turned out really well. It too a few tries but I created a pattern that I love. It only took me about an hour to do and just cost me a few cents. these are very absorbent and look awesome. below is the pattern I used for this. I would love to see pics of the ones yall make. Post them in the comments or email to me. Happy crocheting!

Row 1- Ch27+1

Row 2- sc26, ch1, turn

Row 3-sc26, ch3, turn

Row 4- dc26, ch1, turn

Repeat row 2,3 and 4 for a total of 22 rows or until desired.

I added and dc border on mine just to make it look complete but it is not needed. If you decide to do the same just make sure to add the ch3 at the corners. I tried it both ways and found that this was the one that looked the best. 

As Always,

Dawn

Just the Beginning!

Hi All,

     Welcome to a new start. My goal with this blog is to share the DIY, kid friendly, and home organization/savings projects I find. In short I am a US Navy veteran. I just recently got out of the service where I served as an Aviation Electrician. This experience has given me the knowledge and ability to do things around the house that I would have never thought of doing before.
     I am also the mother of 4 children. Two are mine and the other two are my stepchildren. This has created a unique challenge for me. I love all of my children, but good Lord they can be a stress. Lol. It has also meant that saving money is a top priority. I have started making my own wash cloths, decor, toys etc. I have also started couponing (which has saved hundreds a month) and because of all of this I want to share it with the world! 
     Feel free to contact me at any time and I will get back with you as soon as I can. I encourage suggestions, comments, critiques, praises :-D. Have an amazing day and stay beautiful! 
     
As Always,
Dawn