MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING

My Mother once told me "I am happiest when I am making something out of nothing." That statement really hit home with me, make something out of nothing. Today in our throw away world, we throw out more than we save. If you don’t believe me, just look at the garbage we throw out every week.

So this is Party Project #4. Make something out of nothing. You may use things that you would normally just throw away. Things that don't have a value or things you get free from someone, to recycle or rebuild into something else. The 'something' must be useful and cannot cost you a penny.

This project is to make something, not to just pick up something free and count it as a project. You must MAKE SOMETHING out of NOTHING !!!!!

You can make up to 10 items. Each item must be a different project. For example, if you are making flower boxes you can only make one, if you are making vases only one will be accepted.

Points will be disclosed at my January 2010 party.

HOW GREEN ARE YOU?

This is for people attending my party in January.

Did you know if you use just 10 plastic grocery sacks each week that in one year that totals more than 500 bags? Sometimes my total is well over 10 per week. I thought ‘what a waste of energy’, so I decided to get greener. What I did was buy three ‘green’ bags to carry items, I spent less than $1 each for them and they are actually pretty cool. They don’t break like the cheap plastic sacks and they hold much more than a plastic sack does. They have a square bottom so they stand up straight, unlike the plastic sacks that tip over and spill your items all over your car.

HINT: After you use the bags for shopping, immediately place them back in your car, then you will have them ready next time you need them.

So here is party project number three. This competition starts today, November 12, 2009.

Buy and use ‘green bags’. You can buy them almost everywhere. Keep track on a calendar how many times you use them. But you can only count three times each week.

If you don’t like the green bag idea, then recycle your plastic bags. You will also get points for this but not as many as using green bags. You must document this too.

You have about seven weeks until the next party. So make each week count. Points will be disclosed at the party.

January Party Project 2

This is for people attending my party in January.

Project 2 Oct 15th.

Name three games you think would be fun at my next party. These should be games we haven't played before. Remember, it will be January - so plan accordingly. You must explain in detail how the game will be played. I usually have 8 activities or games at my party so the games shouldn't take too much time.

You have until the 15th of November to send the three games to me. So give it some thought and good luck.

Points will be revealed at the end of the party in January. You will receive points for each game you submit, (limit 3 games) even if I don't use your game at the party.

AMMON FARMERS MARKET

Today I was invited to join the Ammon Farmers Market as they sold their goods at the Idaho Falls Harvest Festival.
Here are a few pictures I took of my booth.
More pictures and information on my blog: www.gardeninglifestyle.blogspot.com

Pam’s January Birthday Party

Okay, so a few of you wanted to begin the points process early. So here is my idea. Every 10 days a new project will be listed on my pix a day blog. This way you can find more ways to earn points for my party. Most of the points can be earned from the day I post until my next birthday party in early January. But some of the projects won’t have any points.

I will always let you know if there is a limit or not on each project. Its okay if you don't want to participate. But believe me, it will not only be worth it for points, but also good for environment. Some of these projects will help someone else too. I have decided to do this so you will have about three months to earn points, not just one week. Most of the projects are easy and will not take up very much time.

Here is a new twist. I will keep the point values a secret until the end of the party.

Project 1, October 5, 2009

Collect empty paper towel rolls and empty toilet paper rolls, (these are the brown holders for the paper).

You may ONLY collect them from your household. You may not collect them from neighbors, friends, relatives or organizations. AGAIN, COLLECT ONLY THOSE USED IN YOUR HOME.

I will use these in my garden next Spring. I will trim them to 2" wide and plant seeds in them. I plan to plant pumpkins, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, zucchini, pepper and tomato starts in them. So I need quite a few.

You may collect these until my party which is in January 2010. THERE IS NO LIMIT !!!!!
Any questions? Please use the comment box.

This is a sample of what I have collected.

This is a drop in the bucket of what I need.

Thanks for your help.