0 Another Treasury

I just found myself in another treasry, thanks to springbeads for including my bracelet. ENJOY!

0 Gator Treasury

Check out this Gator Treasury...Go Gators!

1 Social Saturday's

OK, I thought I had seen cute, but these little Posy Girls are just
soooo cute!
Check out Little Pink Posies Shop to see
more - they are even made into jewelry!!!!
Enjoy! -KM

0 Frantic Friday

This Frazzle Worm is a perfect for a Frantic Friday! Please check out Worm Galaxy's shop, they have some wonderful little creatures. Enjoy your Frantic Friday! -KM

1 Thirsty Thursday

This Thursday I wanted to show off this beautiful work by Flaxon Fairies. These wonderful cups look so inviting, how about a cup of tea..... enjoy -km.

0 Washing Wednesday's

I have already done my laundry for this week, so I thought I would entertain you with this wonderful art from Smiley Walls Art Studio...enjoy! -KM

0 Twisted Tuesday's

Talk about twisted! This wonderful artist - tjtunraveled - hand dyes her yarn, and also makes things from it too! I also follow her on Twitter - http://twitter.com/tjtunraveled...she is just as twisted as my Monster and just as busy as me!! Check out her shop and enjoy! -KM

0 A Treasury of Treasuries!

I was able to make a treasury today, and then 2 other Etsian's put me in their treasuries... how flattering! Here they all are!

1 Monster Monday's

Good Monday to you all! This Monster Monday I have found the cutest buddies you have ever seen! These are from a wonderful shop called M-agination by Marlene. If I had seen these when my Monster was that size he would have a had a pair or 3!! Please check them out...Enjoy -KM

0 Solace Sunday's

This Sunday we are using to finish getting life back to normal for school, it starts in a week!!! The kids are all excited, Aie will be in 4th grade and Monster will be starting Pr-K and Speech. This should be a much 'quieter' year for me!!! Enjoy this wonderful artwork by Sara Butcher and your Sunday... -KM

1 Social Saturday's

This Social Saturday I would like to introduce a wonderful artist - StymiepieStudios. This whimsical artist has the 'fun' captured! Enjoy! -km

0 Please vote, only 2 days left!

Can everyone vote, we have to use a temp blog, but the voting is the same...http://ebwteam.blogspot.com/ enjoy!
I'm # 29 ...Turtle Dreams...

0 Frantic Friday

For this Frantic Friday I thought I would show you a wonderful photographer, this photo makes me think of nature being 'Frantic', even without our help! Please check out Jude McConkey's shop, he has some wonderful photos! Enjoy! -KM

1 Thirsty Thursday's

This wonderful miniature pottery has long been one of my favorites, please visit minipotteryby anita's shop and look at her other wonderful miniature pieces of work, they are all wonderful. Enjoy! -km

0 Washing Wednesday's

This Washing Wednesday I found some wonderful tips about Washing Dishes and Dish Washers. Please enjoy them. I posted the link where I found them at the bottom, in-case you want to find more tips. For me, the whole reason I had kids was so that they could wash the dishes...ha-ha-ha-ha!

Dishwashing Vs. Hand-Washing

Which method uses less energy? Well, it depends on how old your dishwasher is, what settings you use, and how you would wash the dishes by hand. Studies are showing more and more that, when used to maximize energy-saving features, modern dishwashers can outperform all but the most frugal hand washer.

If you currently wash dishes by hand and fill sinks or plastic tubs with water, it’s pretty easy to figure out whether you would use less water with a dishwasher. Simple measure how much water it takes to fill the wash and rinse containers. If you wash dishes by hand two or three times a day, you might be surprised to find out how much water you’re currently using. Newer dishwashers use only 3 to 10 gallons per cycle.

Scrape, Don’t Rinse

Studies show that most people pre-rinse dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. Modern dishwashers—certainly those purchased within the last 5 to 10 years—do a superb job of cleaning even heavily soiled dishes. Don’t be tempted to pre-rinse dishes before loading; simply scrape off any food and empty liquids and let the dishwasher do the rest. This will save you time as well as water and energy. If you find you must rinse dishes first, get in the habit of using cold water.

When Filling the Dishwasher

Load dishes according to manufacturer’s instructions. Completely fill the racks to optimize water and energy use, but allow proper water circulation for adequate cleaning.

Wash only full loads.

The dishwasher uses the same amount of water whether it’s half-full or completely full. Putting dishes in the dishwasher throughout the day and running it once in the evening will use less water and energy than washing dishes by hand throughout the day. If you find that it takes a day or two to get a full load, use the rinse and hold feature common on most newer models. This will prevent build up of dried-on food while saving time and water compared to pre-rinsing each item. The rinse feature typically uses only 1 to 2 gallons of water.

Use Energy-Saving Options

Pay attention to the cycle options on your dishwasher and select the cycle that requires the least amount of energy for the job. Use the no-heat air-dry feature on your dishwasher if it has one. If you have an older dishwasher that doesn’t include this feature, you can turn off the dishwasher after the final rinse cycle is completed and open the door to allow drying. Using the no-heat dry feature or opening and air-drying dishes will increase the drying time, and it could lead to increased spotting, according to some in the industry. But try this method some time to see how well it works for your machine.

Turn Down the Water Heater Temperature

Since the early 1990s, most dishwashers in the U.S. have been sold with built-in heaters to boost water temperature to 140-145 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature recommended by manufacturers for optimum dishwashing performance. The advantage to the booster heater is that you can turn down your water heater thermostat, significantly reducing water-heating costs. Resetting your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (typically halfway between the “medium” and “low” settings) will provide adequate hot water for your household needs.

Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer

2 Twisted Tuesday's

What could be more perfect than a butterfly feeder? A HAND BLOWN
one by Glorious Glass Garden! Check this out...beautiful!

0 Please Vote!

Can everyone vote, we have to use a temp blog, but the voting is the same...http://ebwteam.blogspot.com/ enjoy!

0 Monster Monday's

The MANY adventures of Monster...

0 Solace Sunday's

Today is a simple post, with a reminder that my news letter goes out today, and voting starts on the EBW (Etsy Beadweavers) Team Challenge. Please enjoy a quiet Sunday, email me if you want a copy (max@kraftymax.com) of the newsletter and vote for your favorite entry...

http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/


Enjoy! -KM