do it yourself divas: September 2013

ALPO® Dog Food Review

12:01 PM

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ALPO® Brand Dog Food for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you met our dog Scout? Sweet sweet... hungry all the time Scout!

We decided to treat her to something delicious, thanks to ALPO®.

The smell was getting to her and she could hardly be held back!

Looking ferocious with that tongue and those teeth...

Licking the bowl clean...

Looking for more!

She truly enjoyed this savory dinner provided by ALPO®. ALPO® has created an incredibly healthy line of wet dog foods. All of their products include quality ingredients, like healthy protein, wholesome grains and even accents of nutritious veggies. Like their motto says, ALPO® dog food really is "The taste dogs love, The nutrition dogs need."

Interested in this amazing product for the dog in your life? Check out ALPO’s Facebook Page and ALPO'S HOMEPAGE for more infromation about how to make your dog happy and healthy.

DIY

DIY: Transform Old Clothes Into Kid Clothes

2:35 PM

DIY Little Girl Chevron Maxi Skirt

Sometimes I get a little bored with my wardrobe. I know I could probably sell my clothes for a measly dollar, so I'd rather transform them into kid clothes to save myself from spending $20 on one item of clothing for my child. Big savings if I can pull it off!

I decided to make a little girl maxi skirt from my old maxi skirt. Here is the skirt before I chopped it all up!

Then I made it smaller for her...

1. Cut the top off so that it is the right length for your child. Remember to add a half inch seam allowance and keep in mind you will add 2" to the top with a waist band.

2. Cut off the sides to fit. This can be done by pulling the skirt inside out and putting it on your child. Carefully pin the dress to fit, and slip it off. You can also pin it and use chalk to mark it if necessary. Sew the sides up and have her try the dress on again before you cut off the extra fabric, just to be safe.

3. Go back to your top piece and cut off the waist band so that it is 2.5 inches tall and as wide as the little skirt all the way around, plus 1/2" for seam allowance for the side seam. Sew the waist band sides together so that it's the same size as the new little skirt at the waist. Notice that you have a finished edge for the top of the waist band and a raw edge for the bottom of the waist band.

4. Sew the raw edge of the waist band to the raw edge at the top of the skirt, right sides together. All Done! I think I can say that this one is wearable.

-Stephanie

Alpo Dog Food

9:01 AM

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ALPO® Brand Dog Food for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Anyone who owns a dog can relate to coming home to a warm greeting at the end of the day. Meet Scout, our large German Shepherd who doesn't know she's large. Always free with her kisses and cuddles, Scout is hands down the best dog we have ever owned. She has a very sweet and loving personality and this dog deserves the best when it comes to her diet.

Scout is sweet and loving to her masters, but not to the poor birds and rabbits that find their way into our backyard. Like all dogs, she enjoys eating fresh meat. Although I can't keep her from wanting to hunt prey, I can give her some fresh dog food from ALPO. Lets get Scout some dog food that will satisfy her innate canine needs!

Check out this cute video from ALPO'S HOMEPAGE. Something about talking dogs can always put a smile on my face.

I just can't wait for Scout to try ALPO'S wet dog food. It's nutritious and made with quality ingredients which make for one happy, healthy dog. Stay tuned to see if Scout likes her new dog food. Also check out ALPO’s Facebook Page for more great info.

DIY

DIY Dishwasher Detergent

8:18 AM

We visited my husband's dad and step-mother a few weeks ago and while we were there I noticed some homemade dishwasher detergent under the sink. Hubby's step-mom was kind enough to share her recipe with me.

Dishwasher Detergent
1C washing soda
1C borax
1/2 C salt
4 pkg. lemonade packets
- put white vinegar in rinse receptacle

Use and air tight container to store your dish detergent. I used and old baby formula container because it's air tight and has a handy scooper to go along with it. I removed the label and wrote a new name on it so no one would mistake it for baby formula.