Artsy Chaos

All month we've been saying how wonderful t-shirts are for playing in the great outdoors.  T-shirts really are the perfect outdoor wear as they wash well, are comfortable and casual.  We'd like to show you another fun site for great t-shirts at really great prices.... .com!!! CostumeSquad.com has a fun selection of t-shirts.  From movie tees to funny tees , they carry something for everyone.  Now, I'm not really one to walk around with Chuck Norris or the Power Rangers on my chest but I know people who prefer to sport the Ghostbusters logo to a button-up shirt.  Of course, if you're wearing your tees camping or hiking.... anything goes!! The giveaway portion of this post is now CLOSED.  Congrats to our winner, cherdon !! Would you like to win a tee?  Of course you would!  CostumeSquad.com is offering one lucky reader their choice of t-shirt ($16.99 or less).  Just follow these rules to enter the giveaway.  Be sure to leave yo...

Yesterday was Earth Day... did you do anything special?   We had planned to pick up litter but it has to be postponed because we have nothing but rain, rain, rain and more rain!  Wouldn't it be great if we all committed to making every day Earth Day! Remember to join us at B Kind 2 Earth Day on Facebook and leave a comment sharing what you did (and/or are going to do in the future) for the earth. :)

Looking for something unique and fun to do for the kids on Easter?   Look no further than iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com ! This is such a fun product.  You just upload your photo of say, your backyard or living room and customize that photo with your choice of Easter Bunny pose.  It really does look like the Easter Bunny has come to visit at your home (or wherever you choose).  After you're done customizing and purchase your photo, it is yours to keep, download and share.  You can also have it printed in a variety of sizes at your local Walgreens so you can get it quickly and surprise your little ones on Easter. We decided to try out iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com ourselves and had so much fun designing our photo.  Today was an icky rainy windy cold overcast day but we took Molly, the little doggie, to the park for a photo shoot.  All of the trees are blooming and it looks so Springy!  Well, Springy in the sense that icky rainy windy cold and over...

Remember... Earth Day is April 22nd!   Please join us on Facebook and pledge to do a good deed on Friday. Here is a listing of deals that are being offered in honor of Earth Day.  Have fun!! Starbucks - Bring in a travel cup or reusable mug for a free coffee or tea on 4/22. Caribou Coffee - Free coffee to guests who bring in reusable drinkware on 4/22. Evos - Get a free organic milkshake on 4/22. Disney Store - On 4/22 get a free reusable shopping bag when you trade in 5 plastic shopping bags. Blockbuster Express - Free rental on 4/23 or 4/24 with code THANKYOU. Lowe's - Visit on 4/23 to get a free tree. US National Parks - Free admission to all parks through 4/24.  Junior Ranger day is 4/23! Origins - Trade-in your old facial care product (any brand!) for a free full size product of Checks and Balances™ Frothy face wash or A Perfect World™ Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea on 4/22.  Yoga Journal - Get the current issue for free and look for t...

This month we've been celebrating the outdoors because there simply is just so much you can do close to home and even in your own backyard.  May 6th is National Public Gardens Day, another great way to celebrate the outdoors... and you can do it for FREE! Better Homes and Gardens along with other organizations are offering free admissions in select states on May 6th.  Just fill out the form to request up to 10 free admissions.

This month bites.  Truly.  Sometimes I feel like we're drowning in a moneyless sea of ruined economy.  Although "sometimes" should be "daily".  For those that don't know, Mr. Artsy Chaos is a contractor.  A residential home building contractor.  Since there is about zero going on in the residential home building market, that equals about zero opportunity for a residential home building contractor.  When you've sunk 20+ years of your life into a career that basically doesn't exist anymore, well.... no one is interested in what you can bring to the table.  Hence, the drowning. Since the first of the month, my mother has been in the hospital having and recovering from open heart surgery.  This is her second open heart surgery, the first she had at age 45.  It's been a scary few weeks.  We nearly lost her in surgery this time as they couldn't stop the bleeding during the 10+ hour operation.  For 3 days after surgery she was unre...

First, let me say... I LOVE this little book.  Life Promises for Success ~promises from God on achieving your best~ by Jim Tressel is a keeper.   On the rear cover of this book, Jim Tressel, the head football coach of Ohio State and author, says "If you're struggling with your place in the world, if things have become difficult and you feel like giving up, this little book will encourage you, lift you up when you're wrestling withlife, push you forward, and motivate you to be a better person-and a more vital part of whatever team you serve." This is one of those books that you want to keep around to inspire and reassure you with quotes, short stories and touching messages of scripture.  We all have bad days, sometimes we have more bad days than good.  Life Promises for Success reminds us that we're not alone, that everyone experiences the down times and can use some encouragement and words of love. As you turn each page of this sweet book, you are greeted ...

Hair coverings are a blessing when you're camping, working outdoors and hiking. Hair falling in your face?  Pull it off your face with a headband .  Catching a chill outside?  Slip on a hat or cap because stopping heat loss here keeps the rest of your body warm.  Cover Your Hair is an online store which specializes in every type of hair covering you can think of.  Need a bandana, they've got it!  Looking for a snood, yep they've got those too!  Can't find a turban?  Well, you can find them at Cover Your Hair .  They even carry hair accessories like brushes, rollers and clips. Since my daughter is somewhat of a hair covering connoisseur, we decided to try out a couple of items she would normally wear.  The first is a " Wide Ribbed Chappone " or what we would call a Beanie.  The color is a beautiful olive green. The second item we tried is a Paisley Wide Pre-Tied Headband . This is a fun turquoise color and perfect for holding ...