Tuesday Turn About #273 October Fun and Tips
Tuesday Turn About #273 October Fun and Tips: We have lots of October fun at this week’s party, and some fall tips, as well!
TUESDAY TURN ABOUT #273 OCTOBER FUN AND TIPS
Last week’s party was all about the great outdoors.
Are you ready to party?
I’m so glad you are here this second week in October!
I’ve got lots to share, including all things Halloween AND fall! We have tips, crafts, and a cute easy recipe, too!
Are you ready for some October fun? Let’s get started!
Abode Adventures
I’ve been keeping something from you…
I started looking for a part-time job! And, this week, I was hired at my interview at our local Hobby Lobby for a seasonal-to-possibly-permanent position. Well, I was kinda hired.
When I got home and started looking for my social security card, I couldn’t find it! Still can’t! So, when I showed up for my first day of work yesterday morning, the manager would not start my paperwork. I had a copy of the card (with my former employer’s help) and a receipt from SSA saying that I had the card on order, but it was a no-go.
SO now I wait for the mailman to bring the card, and then contact the manager to see if the position is still open. (He thinks it will be.)
This was a very humbling experience and helped me to think about how *I* think of people when they make mistakes. If I were in the HL manager’s position (and I was for over 20 years), I would think, “How could they misplace something SO important!” Sigh. Thankful the Lord is still teaching me in my old age. 😉
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My Wee Finds
With the hopes of starting the new job this week, I did some food prep ahead of time. I found out real quick that a food chopper is a new ‘must’, so I’m making room in the trailer for this handy Meuller Chopper that has GREAT reviews and LOTS of them!
This past week, I made a new muffin recipe and used the parchment liners I purchased a while back. Welp, I’m goin’ back to the silicone! I know they might not be the healthiest option, but I’m looking for something else in the meantime.
I’m still shopping for some new blouses and shirts. This one is a cross between a blouse and t-shirt. And this graphic tee is just perfect for the fall!
Weekly Household Tip
Want to leave your dishwashing liquid on the counter, but don’t like the sight of it? Transfer the liquid into a pretty container and it will be both handy and handsome!
Weekly Blogging Tip
It’s time to hold on tight (again) when it comes to Pinterest. They are making changes, and the best thing to do IS our best, and wait it out! Ugh! (Sorry it’s not a better tip this week!)
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Autumn Candle Holder with Twinkle Lights //
Free Thanksgiving Printable in Watercolor
Autumn Vignette with Natural Branches
This lovely little fall vignette is easy to create with the help of Michelle at Thistle Key Lane!
15 Minute Dollar Tree Halloween Votives
These cute little tealights from Creatively Beth are cute and easy to make! These will make the kids’ eyes ‘light up’!
Nature’s Palette: Welcoming the Season with Branches, Blooms, Etc.
Denise from My Home of All Seasons has returned from a long blogging break and I, for one, have missed her! She’s giving us a plethora of ideas for how to style natural elements for the season!
Spooky Fun for All Ages: 8 Easy Halloween Crafts
How ’bout some Halloween fun that the whole family can enjoy? Kristen from At Crafty Cottage is sharing 8 different ones! And they are all wonderful!
Decorating for Fall with Moody Blooms
Here’s some more lovely ideas for decorating with foliage this autumn. MaryJo from Masterpieces of My Life has LOTS of tips!
How to Make Natural-Looking DIY Faux Acorns
These easy and adorable acorns are easy to make using the tutorial from Carol at Bluesky at Home!
Welcome to the Fall Front Porch
Take a look at this cozy fall front porch from Debra at Common Ground. The mums are so pretty!
5 Autumnal Additions for Your Living Room
Natasha from Serenity You is giving us 5 tips and reminders to add some warm and cozy to our living rooms this season.
How to Clean Throw Pillows and Keep Them Looking New
Now is the time to clean the spring throw pillows and bring in the fall. Missy from Sonata Home Design is sharing lots of tips to do just that!
The Ultimate Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix
Isn’t this one of the cutest treats you’ve ever seen for Halloween? I bet your kids are going to love this, no matter what age! Get the ‘recipe’ from Jen at Midwest Life and Style.
Free Printable Fruit Wall Art Set
This set of fruit wall art from Andrea at The Cottage Market reminds me a bit of the art deco style. Get these free by visiting her blog!
Halloween Countdown Calendar Free Printable
This is the perfect way to help the kids keep track of how many days are left until Halloween! Visit Marie at Krafty Planner for your copy!
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The party was a bit ‘skinny’ last week! And we even had some people come back that I was missing! Yay! Keep those posts coming! I love seeing what you all are up to, and so do my readers!
Now you have me wondering where my social security card is! That job sounds fun, and I’m sure they will hold it for you. That monster munch is so cute and looks tasty! I love those soap dispensers you linked to. (You’ve been helping me build my Amazon wish list, haha!) Have a great week, Julie!
You are the third comment saying they need to go look for their card! LOL! The Lord will hold the position if it is where He wants me. 🙂
Hi Julie, thank you so much for featuring my Halloween Countdown printable at this week’s party. I am honored and grateful. I hope you have a fabulous week!
Maria @ Krafty Planner
You are so welcome, Maria!
Wow that’s interesting you needed your actual card. My card was stolen with my wallet years ago. Like 30+ I want to say and I never replaced it. I’ve never needed it just know the number. Well hope you get the job. Thanks for hosting us and I appreciate the moody blooms feature. Have a great week. XO- MaryJo
Thanks, MaryJo, and you are so welcome!
way to go julie
great attitude with the as card!
Thanks, Laura. God has this.
Julie,
How exciting to work at Hobby Lobby….The one thing I did do after joe passed way was to look for and find all important papers and what not…Luckily, he kept everything in a fire retardant safe so i had everything I needed…I did discover that we still have a safe deposit box at a local bank that I forgot about and after doing some research as to whether I should keep it, I found out that it is a good idea to put your SS card, titles to cars or homes, etc. in that box so they would not be in your home in case of a disaster…I will be doing that soon as I am also going to put my son’s name on it so he will have access to it when I am gone…Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well…
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Yes… ALL my other important documents were in my fire-retardant case, but not the SS card. SO frustrating. Sounds like you have a good plan!
Julie, you will fit right in and love working at HL! I never shopped one until we moved to Texas and now it is a favorite place to stop. I love that “stained glass” Pumpkin, so festive without being over the top. (I know, I am a Halloween scrooge…my daughter however makes up for my lacking!). Thanks so much for the link-up! Have a great week ahead. Melynda @scratchmadefood!
Thanks, Melynda. I’m praying the job will still be available, Lord-willing. I never decorated for Halloween, neither did my folks, and my kids don’t do much either.
Working at Hobby Lobby sounds like a dream job – especially during the coming season! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! Now I need to go find my Social Security card!!! Thanks for hosting and for all the great tips!
Wow… I think I have LOTS of people looking now! LOL!
Thank you so much for the feature! I am so sorry about your situation with misplacing your SS card. I pray that it all works out in your favor. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Thanks, Kristen. The Lord has this, as all things!
Thanks so much sweet friend for the feature! I just realized I linked up posts for fall, Halloween and Christmas! Hitting all the high points LOL!
LOL! And I just realized I didn’t comment on everyone’s post! I was too busy looking for the SS card yesterday! I even drove 1.5 hours away to my son’s to see if it was in boxes I stored there. Nope.
Julie that is so great about Hobby Lobby! It would be so dangerous if I worked there…I would spend my entire paycheck. Ha!
Thanks so much for sharing my monster munch trail mix. It was a big hit in our house and I hope your readers enjoy it too!
Thanks, Jen! Always happy when you join us!
Now I’m wondering where my SS card is. I know it is here somewhere! Thanks again for a great link party and thank you for featuring my pillow cleaning post! Have a great week!
Right? I am figuring I took it with me on a trip, it got mixed up with receipts, and I must have thrown it away. So silly!
Thanks so much for sharing my front porch for fall, Julie. Hope things go well at HL. Yes, you would be perfect for that!
Thanks, Debra, and you are so welcome!
What a wonderful job for you! Fingers crossed the card arrives quickly!
Yes… I need to ask the Lord to bring it quickly!
Great features! I know what you mean about Pinterest…we never know what they want! Thanks for hosting and enjoy your week!
Shelley
Thanks for joining in, Shelley! Have a great week!
A huge thank you, Julie, for featuring my Dollar Tree Halloween Votives this week with the rest of the amazing inspiration! good luck with the new job and have a lovely week! Creatively, Beth
You, too, Beth!
Thanks so much Julie! Fingers crossed you get that job!
Thanks, Jenna. Have a great week!
Julie, first, thanks so much for featuring my DIY acorn project. I really appreciate it. Surely, the Hobby Lobby job will still be there. I hope you get a great discount! Craft stores need people who have experience like you. I have all our birth certificates, voter registration cards, and SS cards at home. Everything else is in a safety deposit box at the bank. We probably should move everything there. Good reminder.
Thanks so much for the kind words and including me in your features this week! I would be in the same boat as you. I’m not sure where anything is since our move. Thought I was so organized but NO! I’ve thought so often of doing something like that part-time as well but I lack the willpower to not spend my entire paycheck right there at work.Thank you again and good luck at your new job!
Hi there, Julie, thanks for hosting. Wishing you an awesome Tuesday.
Amazing, and all the best with the new job.
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Thank you so much for your kind invitation to join in on the fun, Julie! There are SO many inspiring ideas being shared here – I’ve linked up my ‘famous’ Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkin tutorial and a fun new way that I re-made them this year. I hope your readers are inspired to give my easy no-sew DIY pumpkins a try!
So happy to have you with us, Deb! Hope you share each week!
Thank you! I’ll join in as much as I can!