Small Business Deduction Sheet

So after scrambling through my first set of taxes for my small business I decided to make it easier on myself going forward by looking for an expense sheet that specifically lists the deductions I need to record.

Naturally I went to good ole Pinterest to try to find something that may already be in circulation, however the sad reality was that no one had seem to do one exactly how I was hoping to find.
There was a few options with a few expenses but I knew I wanted something that looked like it came straight from my Nova Scotia tax form! So I took the liberty of making my own, using expense list right off my 2016 finished tax return.

Now full disclosure with this is I'm not so good when it comes to making tables, so it's fairly basic with a kitty to give it some personality! I now have 12 printed out and I'm ready for the next year! I have 2 columns for numbers on the chart to get an idea of each month's expenses and how much of it I can claim. I am home based and I use 2 rooms in the house to fill the needs of the business. So naturally I know I can't exactly deduct my cable bill! But my internet bill can definitely be shares with the business!

A Friendly Valentine

Celebrating Valentine's day the only way I know how… By baking and AVOIDING all restaurants within a 3 day radius of the day.

Because of my crazy schedule we celebrated on Saturday evening with silly gifts and chocolate. We don't go too crazy- there was a $25 limit which I think is healthy for these silly little holidays- it's about being together after all! .. Plus my honey isn't big on Valentine's day as a whole

Along with an AMAZING steak and of course some wine!!

A beautiful date night was had!

To continue the festivities and to make good use of an adult snow day, I whipped up some loving Valentine's Day themed cupcakes for my office!

Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes with chocolate, pink, red and white icing. Topped with some lovely heart sprinkles!

I am crazy proud of my staple chocolate and vanilla cake recipes! Along with my icing recipe can't be beat.... Considering sharing them in the future!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!

New Years Resolutions 2017

And yes they are all cliches this year.

De clutter
Be healthy
Feel like I never work another day in my life

I set them up on the chalkboard to remind me what I'm working towards


The de-cluttering has actually been a little fun! I feel like I've given myself the OK to purge and it's so nice opening drawers and going into rooms once they've been cleaned. It's a very stress relieving sight.


Behold my bathroom drawer! Once a place of mystery and junk, now it's possible to see everything! I reduced the makeup collection by quite a bit as well, as I've gotten older I've realized the basics are plenty... Plus half of it was expired anyways!

Memories came through while purging the bathroom, and I couldn't bring myself to throwing out my hair accessories from past proms, so these can be found in a keepsake box now.


Being healthy I know I will have more of a challenge with- working 8 years in a grocery store I took for granted how easy it was to pick up groceries on the fly. Nowadays it's more of a challenge to keep the house stocked of all the good things that make healthy eating so enjoyable- but I got this. Just a little grocery commitment is all we need!

Lastly... The hardest one.... Full disclosure I know I have a great job and I am certainly grateful for it- however I've always dreamed of a life where I can make it by doing what I love- and with the internet I know it could actually be possible! I am looking forward to continuing to work towards it even though I know the odds are thin. There's no chance if you don't try though!

Cheers to 2017 and new hopes and dreams!

Chocolate Reese's Cake

Because it's not Christmas without chocolate!

Chocolate cake with Reese's Peanut Butter cups, Reese's pieces, and chocolate drizzle on top!

Chocolate cake is part of my solid recipe collection which I look forward to sharing these with all of you!

 

Painted Easter Eggs

I don't like doing anything normally and I take every advantage to show my nerd side! Easter is no different in this situation. I start saving up egg shells long long in advance in anticipation for this exciting time!
I haven't done a big lot of eggs since in a few years so I knew I had to ad on the the lovely ones I'd managed to protect all this time!

Throwback to the originals ! Pokemon was a key subject that year along with Angry Birds! Then of course I had a couple of easy randoms like the Jack Skellington, Pumpkin, the Walnut from Plants Vs. Zombies and Toad from Super Mario!

This year I continued with lovely trends of our time (plus a couple continual obsessions)

 In honor of my favorite droids!

My Yoda wasn't exactly what I wanted... He more so looks like a green Stewie Griffin but he's still pretty cute!

 To continue my true love here are some new pokemon eggs! Jolteon!

And of course Eevee! Hopefully more evolutions to come.

Olaf was definitely one of my randoms this year, no other eggs to associate with Frozen but he was just so easy I couldn't resist!

Now last but certainly not least! My Doctor eggs! <3 to look like the 10th and 11th doctor <3 these make me happy.

Hopefully more to come before the holiday arrives! And perhaps I'll continue after still I have yet to decide! I definitely enjoy it but I only seem to get excited for them before Easter! 

I'm also open to suggestions for anything else in egg form!

Cheers!

Nicole

Red Valentine Centrepiece

I have another creation on Etsy!

Red Rose Valentine Centrepiece

I upcycled a high heel shoe and painted it red and accented it with silk flowers, both red and white. Asking $15 and it will brighten up any room!

My shop name is MissHubleyCrafts I don't have many listings yet but there are way more to come!!

Started an Etsy Shop

so I've started an Etsy shop!!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MissHubleyCraft

Check me out! There isn't a lot on it yet... Not even sure if I'll be able to sell the things I've made to be honest but it's worth a shot anyway!!
First piece I put on there is a purple silk flower centerpiece

All arranged myself. I upcycled a high heel shoe and painted it a pretty bright purple and accented it with some silk flowers, crystal pieces and coloured feathers! I love it so so much!
Asking $15 for it.

Haunted Dollhouse

It's been so long since I've made a post!! It's about time I get back on this band wagon!

So mucking with pinterest I found the most adorable DIY! Someone took an old fisher price dollhouse and beefed it up to become an adorable haunted house! After attempting to negotiate with my mother to use my childhood doll house failed I proceeded to hunt one out at Value Village.

It was... Disgusting. It had this lovely layer of dirt all over it. At first I thought a couple of sanitizer wipes would do the trick... Until I discovered some lovely mold in the little mailbox. I then proceeded to soak the whole house in bleach in the tub... That worked well!

I started painting the next day, then to my surprise Nova Scotia decided to welcome summer for a short period! So the project was put on hold for a bit. But to no surprise to me we are now in the beginning of August and summer seems to have bowed out... Woo...

However on the plus side I was able to complete my haunted dollhouse!

I still want to do something on the roof... And would love some figurines standing on the balcony but that'll come with time. My budget consists of.. Spending no money at all lol

Magnetic Monogram Frame

I made a magnetic framed monogram today! It's full of bold colours to match my kitchen style and it can conveniently go on my fridge!

Wooden "H" painted and pattern done with a Sharpie
Background scrapbook paper
Wooden Frame

I had a bit of magnet left and I had these silly little thought bubbles kicking around so I made myself some cute quote magnets!

Agree with me Or be wrong

Keeping busy with cross stitch patterns over the winter months! My mother gave me this kit for Christmas and it took me about a month to complete it.  It was so much fun! I love showing my friends the completed project because my 20-something year old friends are just amazed by the amount of detail involved in cross stitching!

The Costumes of 2014

So I like dressing up... Quite a bit. I don't like spending buckets of money on my costumes however...

So here is a summary of my outfits/costumes of 2014!

December

4 bags of bows... $4 and a clearance skirt from Walmart!

$4.25 Frenchies... Yay!

Santa Shuffle prep... I had everything hiding in the house somewhere!

November

$5 Clearance sale!

$4 Clearance Sale!

October 

Wig.. $7.99
White Shirt.. $7
Dress.. $4 on clearance!

Halloween Win!

Zellers Out of Business Sale... $12 :)

September

Buy one get 2 dresses free deal? Done!

$7 dress

0.25 in felt and stuffing!

Summer!!

$9 clearance

$4 clearance dress

$0.50 in felt! Dundundun DUNdundun Dundundunnnn

$7 clearance!

$22... A little more then I like to spend...

 Remember this dress?

+ $0.50 in felt!

Value Village! $5.99!