Make Your Own Window Screen

We happen to live right on the main road and our bedroom looks out over a parking lot. Makes for a lot of closed curtains, even during the day! Which means a lot less light. That is something I just can't tolerate... especially this time of year. So, I had read somewhere (years ago) of a way to make opaque window screens with contact paper and window cleaner.

See what I mean? Not enough light. 

Add a screen...

I was lucky enough to find some contact paper that had some scalloped texture to it, but was still clear. 

So, here's how you do it.

You need: 

Window Cleaner

Contact Paper 

Credit Card

~Take your contact paper and (before peeling off the backing) measure it to fit the window. 

~Spray the window with a lot of cleaner; really soak it. 

~Immediately place the paper, sticky side first, onto the window and slide it into place.

~Use a credit card to smooth out the bubbles in the paper. 

There you go!

This removes easily, even after months of being there!

Ooooo.....also wanted to tell you that I've got a new Valentine in my etsy shop:

It's a Harp Seal holding a heart. 

You've gotta go see him! 

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Suggestions on How to Pass the Certification Exam Test for Cisco

This is a guest post for which I have been compensated.

The Cisco certification exam is a challenging test, and one that you will have to study for weeks in advance. Many students make the mistake of assuming because they know how to work with Cisco systems that they can easily pass an exam. Not so, because exams are often designed with tough and niche questions, ones that will test whether you have field experience as well as textbook knowledge. Of course, the basics of troubleshooting, regulations, and other mathematical questions are to be expected. However, you will notice that specific exams have their own specialty subject, such as the 640-554 test and how to implement Cisco IOS network security.

Some people choose to study using flashcards and online YouTube videos, and this is a good idea for reiterating the main points. Read over the text and freshen up on your mathematical skills. It helps to test yourself, asking questions based on the minute details you covered in studying.

However, one of the best ways to practice for the exam is by ordering an exam guide from ExamTrace, a test guide company. Practice tests cover similar material as your actual exam will do, and helps you to familiarize yourself with the types of question you will be reading, and the type of answers that you will be provided with multiple choice format.

Marvelous Mess and Snowy Owl Valentine

Welcome to my Marvelous Mess!

Guess what I made last night? 

It's a Snowy Owl Valentine. You can find it at my Etsy shop if you're looking for something a little different (and very soft and cute) for Valentine's day. :-) 

Here's a side view:

You were all up to some good stuff at the most recent party! 

Here was my fave from last week:

Some Winter Science Experiments from Kids Fun 101

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