Have you ever said this out loud or even shouted it? Have you spent too much time looking for the proper pair of scissors that should be in the kitchen drawer, in your craft caddy or in your workspace? I can’t tell you how many times I have done this, perhaps thousands of times. We have always had a super busy household, along with running our businesses. We always have some project going on that one would need to have a pair of scissors handy. We have several groups of scissors found in different areas of the house for different purposes. The challenge is that everyone living in the house respect what scissor type is meant to be used for its intended purpose. This may seem excessive, read on to learn more.
The biggest collection of scissors we have in our house are in the kitchen. Here we have two categories. The first is the food scissors. We have several pairs that we use from IKEA as well as several other pairs that we have gotten over time from various knife sets. The second group of scissors are for general use. We keep them in a multi-purpose drawer away from the food prep area. We use these for ANYTHING that needs to be cut such as opening packages or cutting paper to wrap gifts.
The next biggest collection of scissors are my various crafting project pairs. My favorite for this is my @CreativeMemories scissors. I also have special non-stick scissors for cutting and trimming stickers and things that are sticky. My favorite scissor pair for this situation is the @TimHoltz version. I also have the infamous bird scissors that are for yarn and embroidery thread. I must mention decorative edge or fancy edge scissors as well. These are the BEST for crafting, scrapbooking and cardmaking, especially with kids. I also have to give a nod to safety scissors for kids. These are a must when you have a toddler/preschooler learning to refine their fine motor skills and building their muscle memory.
We also have a few pair of scissors in the bathroom. These are special hair cutting scissors. These have come handy over the years! Trimming beards, moustaches, trimming around the ears and getting gum out of hair. There is also a special bandage scissor pair in our first aid kit, for obvious reasons, they NEED to stay in the kit!
Now we come to fabric scissors…these are the type you want to hide from your family or anyone else who lives with you. Trust me, your family will not respect these scissors like you do. They will try to use them for ANYTHING other than fabric. I’ve caught my husband and kids using my good scissors just to cut some random cardboard box or using the food scissors for something other than food. My most favorite scissors for fabric are the straight cuts, and picking shears from @Gingher, they are the best!
I always keep a small pair of pruning scissors around to properly prune and cut fresh flowers in the spring, summer and fall. I keep these in our broom closet by our side door. We also have a lefty in the house, so don’t forget the lefties.
The scissor solution is simple. Have the right scissors for the right job or project. Also, have a special place for the scissors to be stored or even hidden, so that you always know where to find the pair you need. It’s also best to have several pairs as well.
What are your favorite scissors and where do you store them? Tell me in the comments below
Are YOU currently trying something new? Have you considered it? Recently, I have been doing a lot of new things. For instance, I learned how to build a website landing page, took a college level business course, joined a “business POD team” challenge, and became very close friends with four wonderful, amazing women. I also attended my first of many AFT sessions to work on my mindset moving forward. I think I thrive on trying new things! I feel the fear and do it anyway. Like a few months ago, I decided to write a book and several online courses! (Say what!) Who am I?! Also, last June I met a wonderful, man with a big heart, who had the passion for building “Little Free Libraries.” He calls them “bookeries.” So since I love books AND advocating for children’s literacy, I had a custom “Little Free Library” built, installed, and now I steward it. (I had no idea what I was doing when I began THAT process.) My latest new hobby is diving into the #HappyPlanner world. It’s kind of like scrapbooking a calendar for the year, which is perfect for me! Here are 5 Things to LOVE about trying something NEW: 1.) Building Character: It helps you grow stronger and build character—you know, the things like integrity, loyalty, honesty, fortitude, empathy. You just may gain a new perspective on something you never considered in the past. 2.) New experiences will help you learn more about yourself: What kind of new experience can YOU try? Think about it, but don’t over think it. What kind of childhood things did you like doing that you don’t do anymore? Now, go do it! 3.) You may stumble upon a useful opportunity: I call this a chance to move your life in a new direction. It just may make you a believer in optimism, if you are a bit skeptical. 4.) Boost your confidence: It will open up your mind, and you many even surprise yourself with your newly found confidence! 5.) Expand your social network: By trying new things you most certainly will meet new people. or know too many people. If you are not big on trying new things, please give it a try but start small, and only do one new thing at a time! “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” — Thomas Jefferson |
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I remember being at the Mona Farm in Utah for the first time. It was July 2018, and a little intimidating. The farm is so vast and since I went on my own, so I made friends quickly to explore the farm! My focus was to walk through the distillery to see it in action! I also went out to the lavender fields and planted a seedling and of course did a “jump for joy” in the field as well.
A year later was my second time around. I had a clear plan enjoy the land, get grounded. I had a more relaxing visit. I visited the award winning Percherons and Friesians and then took off my shoes and waded in the stream! I also got to enjoy the incoming parade of motorcycles that ride for one of Young Living’s foundations “Ride for a Reason”.
Link: https://younglivingfoundation.org/ride-for-a-reason
My goal for my next visit is to check out the jousting event!! Although the convention is digital this year, I’m holding my memories close and really love sharing them with you!
Are you coming along with me to visit the Mona Farm in 2021?!
Looking Glasses! That's right I'm here to blog today about looking through glasses, otherwise know as specs, spectacles, glasses, frames......
My journey started at a very early age with my "looking glasses". Before the age of 6 I was quite the clumsy one per my mother. She thought I was just uncoordinated. I was always knocking things over and bumping my shoulders on doorways as I passed through. I tripped, fell and generally was unbalanced. She enrolled me into ballet lessons and thought that might help.
Then elementary school happened. In the 1970's they did vision screenings. After a vision screening they sent home with "A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE" for my parents pinned to my shirt. The note said, your child failed the vision screening, please get her eyes professionally examined, IMMEDIATELY. It turns out I was not seeing well AT ALL. I had a nearsighted eye, and one farsighted eye,and both had a astigmatism. I remember the day I got my first pair of glasses like it was yesterday! I recall walking out of the office holding onto my mom's hand for stability. It's like my eyes were closed, and now I could open them wide and relearn how everything looked! It was exciting, but scary too. I remember that I was looking down at the ground and all the details of the sidewalk, jumped right up to my eyes. Then, looking up at some trees, I could not believe the details of the green leaves and the bark on the trunk!
I was SO amazed by how colorful everything was, and how beautiful things now looked to me! I still come to appreciate colors and perhaps that shaped how I "look at things"?! Over time, my vision improved and when I was a teenager I no longer need to wear glasses everyday, only to drive with. As I have gotten older my eyes have begun a reversal. I now wear trifocals. It can be very complicated for me to wear glasses these days. I have prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, and glasses I wear every day, ALL day.
I always wanted to be able to wear contacts. I gave it a good try but due to my near and farsightedness along with my astigmatism in both eyes, it just isn't possible. When my children were young, I always wondered if they would have the need for glasses as well. I was always was mindful about it, and even a bit worried. My daughter does wear glasses now, but only single vision, and my son has never needed them! My husband has the good eye genes, so perhaps that helped out with the kids! I love getting new frames, something I've always enjoyed doing together with my daughter.
How are you seeing life?! Do you wear glasses?
