Homemade Weed Killer Grandma’s Weed Control

April 29, 2017 by Debra 2 Comments

Hi, they say April showers bring May flowers. Right now I need weed control! Kevin uses Roundup. But with all of his chores, he doesn’t spray as much as I would like. It was Easter weekend, my dad was telling us of the homemade weed killer he tried and said worked. So this is what I am going to try in a selected area of our driveway. Our driveway is gravel and all those pesky weeds are growing up between the rocks.

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The Recipe:
White Vinegar 1 gallon
Table Salt 2 Cups
Dishwashing Liquid A good squirt.
Hot Water I used half a gallon to dissolve the salt before mixing with vinegar.
Sprayer I bought a 1 1/2 gallon sprayer.

It is not recommended spraying this homemade weed killer on concrete (sidewalk or driveway) or where you do want plants to grow (in your garden).

As you see, I will need to give it one more application.

Have you tried this homemade weed killer recipe? How did it work for you?

Best Wishes,

Telephone Etiquette What to Say and What Not to Do

March 31, 2017 by Debra 2 Comments

Hi, My name is Debra. How may I assist you?

I’m sitting here- frustrated. Monday through Friday I answer customer calls. If there is one request I can pass on, please think about what you are saying on the phone.

1. Speak clearly – pronounce your words.
2. Do not talk fast – speaking slower will help with pronouncing your words.
3. Speak directly into the phone.
4. Identify yourself – provide name, account number or order number.
5. Voice volume – do not yell or talk softly.
6. No eating while on the phone – this includes while you are on hold. You can still be heard!

The person you are calling will greatly appreciate your courtesy during the phone conversation if you have followed the above 6 tips.

Best Wishes,

Grandma and Grandpa Celebrating Briella’s Fifth Birthday!

February 20, 2017 by Debra 2 Comments

Briella’s Fifth Birthday

Hi, this gma and gpa had the time of our life with Briella. We had made prior arrangements to spend this past weekend together. It was fun filled- late night Friday, early morning breakfast and Moon Marble.

Friday evening was low key, just hanging out at the house visiting. Saturday began with breakfast at the Waffle House.

After breakfast we headed over to the Marble Moon Co. Several years ago when Erika and Adam were kids we took them to this same place. Thought it would be fun to take Brie- tradition! I was terrible and did not get as many images as I should have. Below are a few, and of course if you visit the link- it will have more for you to see. There is no charge to see the marble making demonstration. We did purchase a few marbles and a T-shirt on the way out.

The demonstration was full. Many people of different walks of life- one group (school kids) was from Korea. It was fun hearing the interactions between them and the person giving the demonstration!

And then my favorite part of the weekend- a mini photo shoot with Brie!

A truly fun weekend celebrating Briella’s fifth birthday. Now I’m already wanting to find more fun, free things to do with our grand-daughters! If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks!

Best Wishes,