HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I hope everyone had as nice of a Halloween as I have had! Today was relaxing, productive, exciting and FUN!

McKnight was a spider this Halloween. He usually hates clothes but he loved wearing his costume and helping pass out candy. We are thinking Halloween is his favorite holiday! = )

Kloee was a pig. Poor girl has such a little head that we can't ever get costumes or hats to stay on her little head. Oh well, she still was cute and had fun!

My niece, Maci. Cutest hot dog ever, RIGHT?!? Poor girl had such a long day and was so tired so she wasn't a very happy camper. I am happy we got to see her in her costume anyway. Because she us usually such a happy girl, I am posting a picture of her big smile below. This picture was taken at the pumpkin patch last week.

What a fantastic day! Now time to relax and prepare for my interview tomorrow!

* I linked up to Love Stitched

xo Kristi

Where to shop for home decor

These are some of my favorite stores to shop at (or get inspired by) when decorating our home.

xo Kristi

Waiting for the call...post interview

Three weeks ago I interviewed at another company. I have worked at my current employer for almost nine years and I LOVE it, however, I am ready for a challenge so I interviewed elsewhere. The day of my first interview I was asked to come back the following week for a second interview. I felt like they both went fine but it is always hard to tell. The same day as my second interview I was asked to take a personality/IQ test called the Caliper Assessment. It was a lengthy but I felt like I did fine on it as well. It has now been a week and a half since I took the test so I decided to email the hiring manager for an update (I was very professional about it, of course). She quickly emailed me back with the following:

I’d like to set up a quick time to chat tomorrow via phone, about 5 minutes. Do you have a time that would work well for you? I have from 9-10 or from 11-12 available.

Of course, I can't help but analyze this message.

1. Quick time to chat, about 5 minutes. Is this so she can quickly tell me they have decided on someone else?

2. Do you have a time that would work well for you? I have from 9-10 or from 11-12 available. If she is not interested why didn't she just call me quickly to get it over with?

I find out tomorrow, 9:15. Ahhhhhh! I am not sure what is harder, knowing I find out tomorrow or not knowing and playing the waiting game. I am fine with either decision but I feel like this could be an exciting new adventure for me!

I will keep you updated! Please cross your fingers....

*Update* I called and she let me know that she just wanted to tell me over the phone instead of via email that the process is taking longer than they had anticipated and I am still in the running. They will let me know when they have reached a decision. Back to waiting! = )

xo Kristi

One of my new favorite cleaners!

I recently learned about Bar Keepers Friend while looking around on different blogs. I happened to come across another new favorite of mine, Newlyweds Next Door. On her blog she mentioned how much she loves Bar Keepers Friend. I decided to give it a try. Believe me, I made sure to really try this product before blogging about it.

My first unexpected surprise was the cost of the product, less than $2! I love myself a DEAL! I bought it at Fred Meyer (that sounded a little like their jingle, not what I was trying for but it works). = ) Anyway, I brought it home and decided to first try it on my shower doors. The glass was no longer see through and I wanted to get that back. So, I got in the shower and scrubbed and to my surprise it worked and I did not even have to work that hard. Once I saw how well it was working I decided to read a little about what it could be used on. It mentioned it could clean glass top stoves. We happen to have a glass top... YAY! I have one spot on my stove top that I had been having a hard time getting clean so I gave it a whirl, it worked!!! Next, I pulled out a pan that was completely covered in rust (I had been so sad about this because I love this pan) and it worked again! I do not own stainless appliances but if I did, I would definitely always have this product around.

xo Kristi

Gunny Sacks

A couple posts ago I showed some gunny sacks that I found on Craigslist that I am interested in. Here are some Google images I found that give a better idea of what I want the gunny sacks for.

I also think they would be awesome on my dining room chairs!!

One issue... I have never sewed or reupholstered anything. This should be fun! = )

xo Kristi

Swagbucks

If you are not using Swagbucks right now when searching the web, you should! Searching the web is only one of the ways to earn Swagbucks which you can eventually turn in for a bunch of cool prizes! Click on the below picture and check it out for yourself!

xo Kristi

Church Pew

I would love to buy this church pew off of Craigslist. It is just perfect for the project I have been thinking about lately and I have just the spot for it. I think I might need to see if it is still available tomorrow!

I would also love some of these (75 cents!?!)... but Corvallis is just a little far. I might need to call and see if I can get some mailed to me.

xo Kristi