"DIRT"y Little Secrets: The Fireplace

Friday, April 1, 2011

The Fireplace

Remember THIS post?

(Probably not)

Check out the bare naked fireplace

BEFORE

THE PROCEDURE

I was shopping for storage containers at Target when I came across the supplies I needed to dress the fireplace.

AFTER

And the best part...they were on clearance so I got them both for under 10 bucks! I always love a bargain. Now we just need to use the fireplace--5 1/2 years in the house and we've never used the fireplace.

D tells us to Be prepared. You knew yesterday that you would be hungry today. And you knew yesterday you would need clean clothes today. It is smart to do everything you possibly can in advance; you never know when a last-minute situation will make you glad you did.

Thanks to our crazy Utah weather I know today I'll be cold tomorrow. I should be prepared and get some firewood in case the power goes out and we have no heat :)

1 comment:

Sarah EApril 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I love that you are still keeping the blog! Keep up the good work:)
Definitely make plans to be able to use the fire place, but first have your chimney cleaned! There are a lot of fires that happen from the build-up in chimneys.
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Daryl Hoole (aka D) says in her book, It is sad to hear a woman lament (I had to look that word up, it means--to express sorrow, to mourn), "I am just a housewife." If only she could realize that she is a homemaker by divine appointment. Making a home is a special mission for a woman. It is no accident. This is where God intended her to be...This task is second in importance to none...running a home challenges any other role in requiring intelligence, ingenuity, and abilities unnumbered. It...can bring the greatest joy and satisfaction of any type of work. We women must be proud to be homemakers.

I am proud to be a homemaker (and an American) and hope all you homemakers out there are proud to be too!

The Rules

1. I have to work on cleaning, organizing, or finishing something every day of 2010 with the exception of Saturday (since that's the day we get ready for Sunday), Sunday (it's a commandment not to work on Sunday Dueteronomy 5:12-15), holidays, and vacations.
2. I am to use the book, "The Art of Homemaking" by Daryl V. Hoole for daily inspiration and direction.
3. I can enlist help from my family and friends when necessary.
4. I am allowed to do a project on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday IF it doesn't interfere with any family fun or break any commandments.
5. Anyone can play along!