Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Okay, so who else is totally in love with the mason jar soap dispensers that have been circling the web for quite a while? Don't blame ya! They're adorable and add the perfect farmhouse touch to any kitchen!

I've even seen these babies in some online home stores for $25 a pop! But, did I pay $25 for mine? Nope. I actually paid $0 because I already had everything I needed to create my own mason jar soap dispenser!

If you want to make your own, here's what you need:

- mason jar with lid (or any glass jar you like- mine is a Classico spaghetti sauce jar)

- soap or lotion pump (you can even use plastic ones!)

- super glue

- a drill

- spray paint color of your choice

And here's what you do:

- spray paint your lid and soap pump in whatever color you fancy (I painted mine a glossy black)

- drill a hole on the mason jar lid big enough for your soap pump to be inserted

- glue the rim of the soap pump to the lid so it doesn't go anywhere (I actually didn't have to do this since it was such a tight fit)

- fill your bottle with your favorite hand soap, dish soap or lotion and enjoy!

Here's what mine looked like before I spray painted the lid and pump.

My soap pump is a little short for this jar so I will eventually have to insert a straw into it. That, or always keep if filled!

I love the fact that these $2 Classico spaghetti sauce jars are mason jars!

They even have ounces marked on two of the sides!

It's been a couple of weeks since I made this and I am so loving it! I'm even thinking of making a smaller one to hold my lotion.

What do you think? Is this something you'd like to make, or are you thinking, "Way ahead of you, Selene. I already have mine on my kitchen counter!" 

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$45 Back Patio Makeover (Summer Spruce-Up Series)

This Summer Spruce-Up Series couldn't have come at a better (or more desperate) time! It really gave me the good kick in the butt I needed to start adding some much needed color and functionality to our once neglected back patio.

I mean, just look at the poor thing...

Gazebo parts on the floor and a missing wicker chair just doesn't say, "Hey, you wanna sit outside and have some lemon-aid?"

But this does!!

The flowers, not only bring color, but a delightful aroma to the space! And I just couldn't resist spray painting them with more bright colors!

I placed some flower pots inside a wooden tray that used to house my daughter's "band in a box" and used it as my table's centerpiece. That baby got several coats of spray paint as well.

The table is what I am most proud of. I actually made it from a wood pallet (another Pinterest idea turned into action!) My honey helped but I did most of the work! Really, I did!

Now we have a spot to place our lemon-aid or even play a board game...today, we even ate dinner out there...the thing is huge!

Spray painting some soup cans made a fast and easy alternative to store bought pots. Not to mention, they helped me stay within my $50 budget!

Lovely and colorful! Just the way I like it!

A run down of the additions:

- missing wicker chair is back $0

- cushions were brought back outside from the garage $0

-  Pots (and some cans) & flowers were added to bring color- most pots were spray painted $32

- table was made from a wood pallet and painted a fiery red $12 (for paint)

So with a wood pallet, some pots & flowers, and whole lot of paint, I was able to begin turning this backyard space into the right direction!

The only thing I was dreading was having to water the flowers (my honey spoiled me with a drip system, so it's been a while). But lo and behold, I found this little tiny helper who actually thinks it's fun! Yup, totally saw her coming!

Oh...and I'm not the only one who sniffs the flowers!

Remember to come back on Wednesday so you can show off your backyard/patio space on our Summer Spruce-Up link party! You can read more about that here.

I can't wait to see what you've been working on!

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

A true Mother stands by you, holds your hand, carries you, teaches you, leads you, has fun with you, laughs with you and enjoys you. Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely Mommy's out there!

And a very special Happy Mother's Day to my Mom! Love you, hot stuff!

I pray all of  you have an awesome day surrounded by those you love...Enjoy, you deserve it!

And here's the little but precious reason I have the honor of being a Mommy...my little Lily love!

I love all our times together!