Solo Aqui::7 Confessions

This post was inspired by MINDIANNA, who was inspired by Pretty Zoo.

1.) Some think it's creepy, others think it's cool, but yes I went to school to learn how to be a clown (:

2.) I love movies, although now I don't have much time to watch any, there are some movies that I just love to watch over and over again. Like Under the Tuscan Sun, Princess Bride and Kinky Boots!

3.) I am a little ashamed of this, but the dessert I love the most in the whole entire world is a snow cone. My favorite flavor is cherry and vanilla mixed. Sp sweet and yummy!

4.) I buy most of my clothing, and my family's too,  from thrift stores. You can check out my thoughts on thrifting, reuse, and more on Final Clothes-Out's blog next week.

5.) I love animals, especially birds. Currently we have a 12 year-old cockatiel named Griffin (I liked Harry Potter a lot when I named him...um when I was like 15?), plus all of our wild bird friends in our yard.

6.) I am a Girl Scout...still.  I joined Girl Scouts of the USA when I was in Kindergarten and stayed in through Senior Year of High School. My parents bought me a lifetime membership when I completed my Gold Award (sigh, it's like the Eagle Award of Boy Scouts).

7.) My husband and I can dance. No, really! We used to teach Cha-Cha lessons for our college! And, oh man...he is a good dancer.

Learn more about me and my family in My Story section of this blog.

{Tutorial} Recycled Craft For Our Feathered Friends

The birds are out in force searching for items to build their cozy nests from. I thought I would assist in their effort and put together a few nesting supplies from some leftover project supplies  I have laying around. Plus, I was able to re-use some of those red mesh vegetable bags  I have been holding onto for so long.

Supplies:

Small plastic or cloth mesh bag

Pieces of string, twine, thread

Handful of raffia

2 twist Ties

 First Choose your mesh bag. Cut off the top to create a large opening.

 Gather your nesting supplies. Pull-a-part the string and separate the raffia into thin pieces.

 Shove all of your nesting supplies into the open end of the mesh bag

 Select a few pieces to gently tug through some of the open holes of the mesh bag. This will make it easier for the birds to access the elements inside the bag.

Use one of your twist-ties to secure the top of the bag closed. 

Now weave the other twist-tie through a few holes in the mesh bag, secure the ends together creating a loop.  hang your bag in a tree an off-the ground so birds will feel comfortable and safe when pulling items from your bag. Watch and see the birds flock to your home...OK, well this part might take a while. 

Happy Bird Watching!