January 17, 2005

Organizing School SuppliesAs a teacher, I'm surprised by how many kids don't know these easy tips. It requires staying a bit organized, but it pays off.

 

Inexpensive Doggy SweaterIs your doggy cold, but you just can't justify spending $25 on a "special" sweater? Go to your local GoodWill and pick up a toddler sweatshirt cut off the arms an inch down from the shoulder seam and "viola" you have a doggy sweatshirt.

 

Caitie and JazminThis is Jazmin with my daughter, Caitie. She was part of Cait's senior pictures and is obviously loving every minute of it! We got Jazmin through our local humane society. She is a Golden Retriever mix and a real pill!

 

Fun Way to Teach Simple WordsWhen teaching Kindergarten. I found a fun way to teach my kids simple words like: cat, dog, pie, bird, shoe, etc. I made a game called spill and spell.

 

Our Pretty Baby, BaileyThis is Bailey. She has 9 years young and a real sweetheart. We bought Bailey when she was only 2 weeks old and brought her home to live with us at 7 weeks of age and she has been here ever since.

 

Cleaning Permanent Ink With Peanut ButterPeanut butter will clean almost any "permanent" marker stain, including greasy printer ink. By Kat

 

Soapy Smelling Plastic Coffee MugsDo your plastic coffee mugs have a soapy smell to them? Just soak them in vinegar overnight. If there is a leftover smell of vinegar re-soak in a sink full of hot water and baking soda. By Kat

 

Shoe Organizer for Traveling with KidsWhen traveling a long ways with a child, bring his shoe bag holder. Hang it over the car window to block sunlight and to store toys in the "pockets"! By Chell

 

Refreshing Stale RollsStale rolls? Don't throw them out, spray them lightly with water, place them in a paper bag or wrap in foil, and warm them in a 375 degrees oven for about 5 minutes. By Chell

 

Temporary Border In The BathroomWhen decorating my daughters' bathroom in ducks and daisies, I didn't want to use a border in case I wanted to change it when they got older, so I painted the walls a light sky blue and then used the foamy paper to cut out large hand drawn daisies (just five petals or so).

 

Cool Whip Jello SaladMix dry Jello with Cool Whip. Add rest of ingredients. Refrigerate

 

Celery Juice For Horrible Meat OdorsSome years ago during the hottest part of the summer, I forgot to get a whole chicken out of the trunk of my car. I didn't think about it until I raised the trunk lid several days later. Nothing I tried took the odor out. A friend who delivered for the Coca Cola company said to spray celery juice like they did for their boxes. It worked like a charm. If you can't find the juice in the grocery store. Blend some celery with a little water. It works too. By Jeannie Burton

 

Operating a Garbage Disposal?Could I please have a list for do's and don'ts for a garbage disposal, Thank you, downunder

 

Extending The Life Of My Skirts By Adding Elastic?As I get older my waistline expands and I find that my skirts get tighter! I don't want to throw them away, does anyone know of a way to make them larger by "taking them up" at the waistband, and make them elasticated instead of button and zip?

 

Uses for Paper Clips?Tips for using paper clips for something other than organizing paper. Post your ideas.

 

Looking For Pattern For Baby Hi-Top Sneakers?I am desperately looking for an Annie's Attic pattern (approx 1983) for baby hi-top sneakers. The sole is white, tongue is red, sides are navy & green, trimmed in yellow. There are a couple other patterns in the book. I had it and I think during our hurricane cleanup it got thrown away. Many thanks, Cindy from Florida

 

Fixing a Glass Door With Scratches (From A Dog)?My dogs have really scratched my glass door. Is there any way to fix it short of replacing? Thanks in advance, PD

 

Looking for a Chocolate Lab Screensaver or Desktop Wallpaper?I'm looking for a link for any good pics of chocolate Labs or chocolate Lab puppies for a screensaver or desktop wallpaper. I've tried screensavers.com & other sponsored links on Google search with no results. Any ideas?