tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63769397421795504252024-03-05T12:20:57.388-08:00All in the life of familylearning the simple lifeTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-28680049524927195022013-05-27T13:22:00.000-07:002013-05-27T13:22:04.466-07:00Children of Two Homes<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to my new or not
so new children's picture book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Children-of-Two-Homes-ebook/dp/B00CNDPH1E/ref=la_B00CNU9XHG_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367930987&sr=1-1">Children of Two Homes.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I usually do not post much about me or my journey that has
brought me to where I am today. But in
light of me introducing you to my book Children of Two Homes which is the story
of my own children and their journey of living in two homes. I thought it was time for you to get to know
the authentic me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you knew me, you would probably not guess that my family is a
blended family or that there is a divorce behind me. I will say that is has
taken me years to get where I am today and that it has been a journey of ups
and downs for me and our children along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">After crying for days or longer I cannot remember, I finally
picked myself up and put away the wine (not the kind found in a glass). It was time to dust myself off. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I had to reflect back on the younger version of me. The younger me that had hopes, dreams,
strength and vision that anything was possible.
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I had to learn to succeed for myself and that of my children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But how? was the big question I kept asking myself<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The light at the end of the tunnel came when I faced up to all
the hurt, humiliation, anger, tension, disappointment, feeling of failure and
lose of relationships and let it all go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I had to let go of all the memories and all the hopes and
dreams of the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I had to mourn the old life, old house, old memories and the
old me to give light to the new me. I
had to put it all to rest once and for all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I stood strong and looked myself in the mirror and told myself
that this hurt was not going to define me or my children. It was going to make a better version of me
one that I could be proud of and one my children could be proud of. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It took time to become the new me </span><span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The truth is it took me a year or longer before I looked in the
mirror and found the new me the stronger me that was filled with hopes and new
dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So why talk about it now?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I finally feel that now I have something positive to offer by
talking about our story. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">* Let yourself mourn
your old life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Doodle Tipsy"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">* Rediscover your
younger self<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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regret<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of yourself by exploring new interests<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-70600284602287518672011-01-20T16:49:00.000-08:002011-01-21T05:33:41.819-08:00Household Tips and Tricks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KOV4rwyYINAiI2YVAV2kVCXmPuBIFVvrRfAv4W0Hxr0C7EhFtidFGhK7M_VRj2b2SwPn93ap9fSuUdF-_5Nr0wKbDULTXjvBCPmzvXgC6wQSYQiEWcNEPTuUTkdvkbxw1cwNhQ2Y4deg/s1600/Household+Tips.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KOV4rwyYINAiI2YVAV2kVCXmPuBIFVvrRfAv4W0Hxr0C7EhFtidFGhK7M_VRj2b2SwPn93ap9fSuUdF-_5Nr0wKbDULTXjvBCPmzvXgC6wQSYQiEWcNEPTuUTkdvkbxw1cwNhQ2Y4deg/s1600/Household+Tips.GIF" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keeping it clean one house at a time</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Tip #6</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7eP1JPIhuy2vQZjVCyAZEO02nQ5xfx1P2euSHLl51AhpsU1uzfQYYzTwivC1xVxWdyaWVtjei8gJ4jnZ1UAdPuck0GDEDlYc1x2vaEOywXHtgnhGpxfC6B4DPKoPCXEHY-WZKJLGJCNK/s1600/lemon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7eP1JPIhuy2vQZjVCyAZEO02nQ5xfx1P2euSHLl51AhpsU1uzfQYYzTwivC1xVxWdyaWVtjei8gJ4jnZ1UAdPuck0GDEDlYc1x2vaEOywXHtgnhGpxfC6B4DPKoPCXEHY-WZKJLGJCNK/s1600/lemon.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use fresh squeezed lemon juice as a cleaner for some of your kitchen surfaces. It is a great way to go green and it is a great way to make your wallet a little bit greener as well. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some of the ways to use it in your kitchen.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Stove top</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It works great as a degrease and the acid from the lemons will break down stains on the stove top in just a few minutes. Squeeze the juice right where you need it and then wipe off with a rag. Stain gone. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Microwave</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat a microwaveable cup with water and lemon slices in your microwave for 2 to 3 minute this will loosen up all the grime. Then all you have to do is wipe clean. Stains and grease will be easier to remove and all odors neutralized. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Kitchen Sink</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Squeeze juice from one to two lemons. Mix lemon juice with backing soda to form a paste. Use a damp rag to rub the paste in the sink. Let sit for several minutes to allow the lemon acid to break down stains. Rub with rag just like you would with Ajax. Rinse clean. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Refrigerator</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut a lemon in half and stored it in your refrigerator to help control and eliminate all those unpleasant smells.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://allinthelifeoffamily.blogspot.com/2011/01/linen-closet-freshener.html"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Linen Closet Freshener</strong></span></a></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-58121132113395587112011-01-16T15:18:00.000-08:002011-01-16T15:18:17.278-08:00Coupons keeping it all together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2NI0Bk4J9Uap86SoHoT0K-pDJpiuVyoM77-0xriYn2sRxHdp0DxLsX-dYQknaqW5AC1gkqyrvPWuDCDZRSqg7eK8sqG2M_MFfUGPzeDctPzsyL-8qrGxo0glmuDoRaxhgmnkTEHULjnC/s1600/coupon1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2NI0Bk4J9Uap86SoHoT0K-pDJpiuVyoM77-0xriYn2sRxHdp0DxLsX-dYQknaqW5AC1gkqyrvPWuDCDZRSqg7eK8sqG2M_MFfUGPzeDctPzsyL-8qrGxo0glmuDoRaxhgmnkTEHULjnC/s320/coupon1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using coupons is helping our family stretch the budget during this rough financial patch that we are all going through at this time. One of the most frugal, money-saving things that I can do is utilize as many of the coupons that are at my disposal as possible for the products that we use. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order for me to utilize these coupons to the best of my ability I had to come up with a way to organize them so that I would be able to use as many as possible. The more I use the more I am able to save.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first thing that I did was to organize the coupons into simple categories.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Dairy</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Canned</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Frozen</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Baking</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cereal/Crackers</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Boxed Meals/Sides</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Seasoning</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Snacks</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cleaning</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Paper Products</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Beauty</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second thing I did was decide on if I wanted to put them into a binder or index box with dividers. I chose the binder, that way it fit nicely on my office shelf and was also easy for me to carry in the cart.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used binder 5 tab dividers to divide all of the sections with. In each section I placed zipper pocket and baseball card holders to hold all the coupons in.</span></div><br />
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</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>How to Make a Zip Pocket Holder for Binder</strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I cut down a gallon zip lock bag from the bottom end so that it will fit in the binder, next I cut a sheet of card stock so that it will slide into the zip lock bag leaving a little hanging out the end that you cut. Once that is done I use clear packing tape and tape the cut end closed. After the bag has been reinforced with the packing tape I punch holes in the zip bag with a three hole punch.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Using the coupons at the Grocery Story or other Stores</strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I make out our shopping list for each store, I put the coupons I’ll be using in each store envelope. I then write my list for that store on the outside of each envelop and place a circled C next to the items that has a coupon. This way I make sure that I am getting the right item while at the store and it also insure that I will use all of them at check out. </span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Here is another cute coupon organizer from Glowgirl.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJowVPzGHrqmGnPiPQpsFSre1o-RKU5kCagrVjbKtVBDrLqGtg2RQGrO6Y_7zL18PPF_02OqiubaG28ibWygGd-pwcPZJ5UppbP9Hza4AvlcIsOYHnViMRCSDnEQaVX6oZCk958OWaM7E/s1600/couponbanner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="47" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJowVPzGHrqmGnPiPQpsFSre1o-RKU5kCagrVjbKtVBDrLqGtg2RQGrO6Y_7zL18PPF_02OqiubaG28ibWygGd-pwcPZJ5UppbP9Hza4AvlcIsOYHnViMRCSDnEQaVX6oZCk958OWaM7E/s320/couponbanner.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62828740/coupon-holder-organizer-fabric-black-and"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glowgirl</span></strong></a></div><br />
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</div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-27980798233487627262011-01-13T18:49:00.000-08:002011-01-13T19:01:23.494-08:00Pamper Your Feet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSRptPZ_07iQHDbXV5yPmLuQ950ZPjsTlHvvlAnPnVw65ZEC4O8vlMNQDLA73CHvYzlt5Z_lRLKstGVSjfwN59vHw_xfxzkBcFy69c188zMbNKPEJqlFXXlG5GK-_cvNthZ5gHSqKrFfS/s1600/beauty+button.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSRptPZ_07iQHDbXV5yPmLuQ950ZPjsTlHvvlAnPnVw65ZEC4O8vlMNQDLA73CHvYzlt5Z_lRLKstGVSjfwN59vHw_xfxzkBcFy69c188zMbNKPEJqlFXXlG5GK-_cvNthZ5gHSqKrFfS/s1600/beauty+button.GIF" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our feet should not be left out of our beauty regiment. Our feet can benefit from some tender loving care. After all they get us from one point to the next. So let’s take some time and exfoliate those dry cracked overworked, tired feet.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what you will need:</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Dish Pan</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Painters Sand Sponge</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Soft Towel</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Fresh squeezed lemon juice</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Extra Virgin Olive Oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Epson Salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Make a massaging cream with olive oil and Epson salt. Mix the two ingredients together until you have a oily paste.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZhcwGgY_TxA7vTmenUVm4iGopqlGBvg718gOyBTpJW3VexERb5yUBVY-lf2rkwSQTOBaXrpHHDA4W4MsHc6ruBbwDuBO99XI1ItnOCJdbSEsYiZPTvbaMEdJOw9-w7zJukd4SPiqC_ji/s1600/sandblock.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZhcwGgY_TxA7vTmenUVm4iGopqlGBvg718gOyBTpJW3VexERb5yUBVY-lf2rkwSQTOBaXrpHHDA4W4MsHc6ruBbwDuBO99XI1ItnOCJdbSEsYiZPTvbaMEdJOw9-w7zJukd4SPiqC_ji/s1600/sandblock.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Remove all of your dry calluses with the painter’s sponge before you soak your feet in warm water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTsmCrx5CoA0RpyXwJUIz1y6J-_6UYsDIXspCST88VGhQjwCdhyblVZ_lE9d_cm8G2xIzijmMc2tXou8cu0yUIElFNJ-5VjfPEEUoZp-TorHB9q6zBiLng5KdY0LXH_WgC5cCw_3KodkQ/s1600/lemon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTsmCrx5CoA0RpyXwJUIz1y6J-_6UYsDIXspCST88VGhQjwCdhyblVZ_lE9d_cm8G2xIzijmMc2tXou8cu0yUIElFNJ-5VjfPEEUoZp-TorHB9q6zBiLng5KdY0LXH_WgC5cCw_3KodkQ/s200/lemon.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Next rub lemon juice all over your feet with a cotton ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow the lemon juice to set on your feet for a few minutes to help exfoliate and remove all the dead skin cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1zTG7rGgt5OVL6L7UgjwSj6s8hko82R40k3FSLeXRnEqxLFEC2JNDm8paVQebdbx5pyJQV8gyzcnhr1unHnZVoo7zJnuz1PGwglolMMEbHLpKhCt6H37_dTzCa_DgGa6KtAlSHJwKb1E/s1600/dishpan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1zTG7rGgt5OVL6L7UgjwSj6s8hko82R40k3FSLeXRnEqxLFEC2JNDm8paVQebdbx5pyJQV8gyzcnhr1unHnZVoo7zJnuz1PGwglolMMEbHLpKhCt6H37_dTzCa_DgGa6KtAlSHJwKb1E/s1600/dishpan.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place your feet a tub of warm water and allow them tootsies to soak and relax the days strain away.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After your feet have soaked for several minutes remove one foot at a time placing your foot on the dry towel and massage in the olive oil and Epson salt paste. This will buff away all of the remaining dead skin cell and leave you with smooth soft feet. Once your have massaged your foot well sit it back in the tub of warm water. Repeat with the other foot. Once both feet have been done towel them off and you will be left with some happy tootsies. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday"><img border="0" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/linder4/over40pic3-2.jpg" /></a></center>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-37343152621573986022011-01-11T16:59:00.000-08:002011-01-11T17:03:16.886-08:00Homemade Apple Sauce with Crumb Topping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC8ipgHvVB1TUWzsCJZ6nuZwSlBZo0oUYTb5s1_-XcqW2HQ9Bml4QMU7LcANWZllz1eaVJBqjo-9pVyVp5XqJ8ZUTitj5mQsH5jrSCxOPPAoiyiijmaeMeiJ2l7coXtldf2gPHXYXDl2P/s1600/applesaurce1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC8ipgHvVB1TUWzsCJZ6nuZwSlBZo0oUYTb5s1_-XcqW2HQ9Bml4QMU7LcANWZllz1eaVJBqjo-9pVyVp5XqJ8ZUTitj5mQsH5jrSCxOPPAoiyiijmaeMeiJ2l7coXtldf2gPHXYXDl2P/s320/applesaurce1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups water</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peel all the apples and core them. Once you have them all peeled and cored cut the apples up into small chunks. Place the apples in a large pot, add water, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook on medium heat with a cover. Once apples are soft about 20 minutes use a potato masher and mash the apples in the pot. Uncover and cook down until most of the juice is gone. Let cool and place in mason jars or container with lid. Keep refrigerated. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ stick soft butter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup oats</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup brown sugar</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smash in the flour, brown sugar and oats into the butter using a fork. Keep mixing until it become crumbly. You might have to add flour.</span><br />
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<center><a href="http://www.frugalinvitation.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4yZh30qXUknLxmVWfIrDtIXeK77xCNqZ7I80cNMA0lBL4mQuaoED5tJPZOYOjQs5XjEd4QcGjc6zDTWrH0ynjnM2GJEyS5y5xmvFKoOYnYTXY-CNdR92-HMFLMyjolKehq-_xREWNhyphenhyphenK/s800/blogbutton2.jpg" /></a></center>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-78603655295806421822011-01-10T16:38:00.000-08:002011-01-10T16:38:33.749-08:00Household Tips and Tricks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba6cYplEsWQqxjexrmWFMXyKe7F5P-koPou38_DBY8pfrxE-X119G9ScV3ofHTPLzPyviPerw5ILGdQwXEh4_0-zzLte1jl4vjvx9oRdTzj48g25fJAVGE-pNO8wzrL2O1J5HdAvyv4fv/s1600/Household+Tips.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba6cYplEsWQqxjexrmWFMXyKe7F5P-koPou38_DBY8pfrxE-X119G9ScV3ofHTPLzPyviPerw5ILGdQwXEh4_0-zzLte1jl4vjvx9oRdTzj48g25fJAVGE-pNO8wzrL2O1J5HdAvyv4fv/s1600/Household+Tips.GIF" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Keeping it clean one house at a time</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip #5</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With a busy life style it is hard to take a whole day for cleaning the house from top to bottom. I have found that it is easer and less stressful if I break down all the household chores into a regular weekly and monthly rotation schedule. When I do it this way it insures that nothing goes undone for more than one week or one month depending on the chore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make two list of your cleaning chores that you do weekly and monthly. Once you have your list break it into days that each chore will get done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Weekly List of Chores</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Showers and Tubs </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Toilets and sinks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Mop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Mirrors and Glass doors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Dust</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Vacuum and Sweep (I do this twice a week)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Microwave</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Monthly List of Chores</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ceiling Fans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Refrigerator</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Baseboards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cobwebs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• High Selves and High Tops of Furniture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Oven</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My kitchen gets cleaned daily. (After every meal)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not do household chores on Saturday or Sunday. Saturdays are for yard work and Sundays are for Church and family gatherings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what my week looks like at a glance</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Monday</strong> Sweep/Mop/Vacuum </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Tuesday </strong>Shower/Tubs/Bathroom Sinks/Toilets</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Wednesday</strong> Mirrors and Glass doors</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Thursday</strong> Dust and Microwave </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Friday</strong> Sweep and Vacuum </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly chores I combine my monthly chores on the days that I have the fewest chores for the week or the ones that take me the shortest amount of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>1st Wednesday</u> of every month Ceiling Fans</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>1st Thursday</u> of every month Baseboards </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>2nd Wednesday</u> of every month Cobwebs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>2nd Thursday</u> of every month High Shelves and Tops Furniture</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>3rd Wednesday</u> of every month Oven</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>4th Wednesday</u> of every month Clean out refrigerator (drawers and wipe down shelves) I do this right before my first of the month grocery shopping which is my biggest shopping trip of the month. </span>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-34477118887851114652011-01-05T17:02:00.000-08:002011-01-05T17:02:51.237-08:00Dresser Drawer Organization<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The New Year is here and with that always comes trying to get organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been trying to organize through out our home since we moved in 1 ½ years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m getting there and one of the last things that need to be concurred is everyone’s dressers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come on we all have those drawers that we just toss the items in after the wash, here is a picture of mine before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes I am embarrassed to say that this is my drawer and not one of my children’s. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcT_PvnTI_Fo25mAeglpvuodK8oAbEmf5zT8ZZPqmjoVMpQ0UCUIaYBU0ZQWseLeyEVSaKD1TubXzGm9hlneMDnR2vhaI7fGRxB0LxLmpJbLCE3nopDX7O4zldorRmW_CFKwE_EtwLopT/s1600/drawer1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcT_PvnTI_Fo25mAeglpvuodK8oAbEmf5zT8ZZPqmjoVMpQ0UCUIaYBU0ZQWseLeyEVSaKD1TubXzGm9hlneMDnR2vhaI7fGRxB0LxLmpJbLCE3nopDX7O4zldorRmW_CFKwE_EtwLopT/s320/drawer1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband came and look at them and said “hey nice job, but how long to do think that is going to last?” I will have to prove him wrong and keep it this way. (I can do it)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh8iUwrMUYOQAmomLbEXoJ0v-gwrE9d6Sc5858Rij3EAq2K11Zu8ilFInVJXZPm3IwwayYHG3a-ahua_aPwM9i5DgOpQIjMkjdbMDkyr_fGvo57pk5PPs4aJK7PNh5VjQwckK4kdF0swj/s1600/stca.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="45" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh8iUwrMUYOQAmomLbEXoJ0v-gwrE9d6Sc5858Rij3EAq2K11Zu8ilFInVJXZPm3IwwayYHG3a-ahua_aPwM9i5DgOpQIjMkjdbMDkyr_fGvo57pk5PPs4aJK7PNh5VjQwckK4kdF0swj/s320/stca.gif" width="320" /></a></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-20901886553525850992011-01-02T11:25:00.000-08:002011-01-02T11:33:07.049-08:00Linen Closet Freshener<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOjzJp1hESqfS1J406NclMlKU4-Rj1NNQrXlXrPhF0FDoBIC-owq8jGwQlAjawIJqXWB7FfaXFkkjV50ZJ_lBjgUk-tps-EzXqgG7KCjWAyKj1Rq3snlHFU6WZcaQ8w_gyPpB56450dQt/s1600/linen1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOjzJp1hESqfS1J406NclMlKU4-Rj1NNQrXlXrPhF0FDoBIC-owq8jGwQlAjawIJqXWB7FfaXFkkjV50ZJ_lBjgUk-tps-EzXqgG7KCjWAyKj1Rq3snlHFU6WZcaQ8w_gyPpB56450dQt/s320/linen1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Keep your linens smelling clean and fresh with linen shelf fresheners.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w6JBrInh1Bv2l_TE2xORtphHHemeOL2MhrzMNzrrg4nIGE2f16tw28vEHopTM9h-UH0rDsZtArS4R6baitoYOxG1qv5AwkTS5T8sh617Q6_GNQeaPwzs7MUuJKn5idV4rurMWG_180Tz/s1600/linen2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w6JBrInh1Bv2l_TE2xORtphHHemeOL2MhrzMNzrrg4nIGE2f16tw28vEHopTM9h-UH0rDsZtArS4R6baitoYOxG1qv5AwkTS5T8sh617Q6_GNQeaPwzs7MUuJKn5idV4rurMWG_180Tz/s320/linen2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you will need:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Dryer Sheets</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ribbon 1 inch</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Rick Rack</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Buttons</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Push Pins</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Glue Gun</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut ribbon to fit the length of the shelf in your linen cabinet. Fold the dryer sheet in half forming two triangles. </span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thechickenistareviews.com/" target="_blank" title="Sunday Strolling Blog Hop"><img alt="Sunday Strolling Blog Hop" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrdwEdQB-bl8bA5r3XppvQGxYRrbYNFfspUY5zviSuKrqXOS54VnkJ12JSttIzEvNT_mdR1Ms1r5vltxbMURSReVtyggfQDcv4oQCDdwVldC12HJgsWd4v-E0v-Q7tQNF8T6FMEY_prk/s1600/sunday.png" /></a></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-34965189118891377292010-12-31T11:03:00.000-08:002010-12-31T11:03:10.071-08:00New Year Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv3CtqLeJ5QD02MQ1scrqPo6DFWNCu5eqHICGMMLE7LiwW9WncsQSKaw4y5XBND4gt2E6SxeSFkMeiDbEBUExZmt8fPqAwx7SlnwB4schlLqIChcPlqWZWZHqBFycsmqZmkHkd13knNrI/s1600/new+year.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv3CtqLeJ5QD02MQ1scrqPo6DFWNCu5eqHICGMMLE7LiwW9WncsQSKaw4y5XBND4gt2E6SxeSFkMeiDbEBUExZmt8fPqAwx7SlnwB4schlLqIChcPlqWZWZHqBFycsmqZmkHkd13knNrI/s320/new+year.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The New Year is here and it is going to come and go as fast as the last one did. So with that in mind I have to set some goals to keep me on track of the year to come. I feel that if I write them down for all to see it will keep me on track with what I want to accomplish for myself and family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Believe in Gods plan for me!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Spend as much quality time with my children before they leave the nest. With two in college that does not give me much time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Spend quality time with my husband (he should come before work and I have to tell myself that)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Lose 10 Ibs. We all have the weight lose one.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Eat for a healthier life style.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Do charitable acts in the community. Leave a mark to make a difference.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Run a 10K with out walking.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Get My Two Homes children’s book published.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Finish the illustrations to Scarecrows Standing Tall children’s book.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Take my children to the top of Mammoth Mountain</span><br />
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<center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday"><img border="0" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/linder4/over40pic3-2.jpg" /></a></center>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-55943522327085347602010-12-30T10:32:00.000-08:002010-12-30T10:32:47.656-08:00Household Tips and Tricks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Tip #4</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3GYCYnBF7bYIjQT8MBdddWW1sOZZxpURwq9eUJVJKerJoCNKaSSW_S1tFSQvQ1eZb-A1MPRXmh0F1A1u0xkkDA0TWao7LYh9hmhWvRI9S4hnudMO-hNSAgYdnocJLghCLwC628_6eM1H/s1600/peroxide.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3GYCYnBF7bYIjQT8MBdddWW1sOZZxpURwq9eUJVJKerJoCNKaSSW_S1tFSQvQ1eZb-A1MPRXmh0F1A1u0xkkDA0TWao7LYh9hmhWvRI9S4hnudMO-hNSAgYdnocJLghCLwC628_6eM1H/s1600/peroxide.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With dogs come stains. I don’t know how they do it but they can stain up the carpet in a hurry and I don’t mean with urine, I mean just random stain spots.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best way that I have found to battle those random spots on the carpet is not all those fancy expensive pet carpet stain removers. The best thing for me and those spots has been peroxide yes that good old bubbly stuff for cleaning cuts. Place the peroxide into a spray bottle, spray the spot and let it set on the area for a few minutes. Take a clean damp cotton rag and rub the spot until gone. Let dry</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before using the peroxide do a test spot, just like you need to do with commercial carpet cleaners to insure that it will not bleach your style of carpet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let the snow begin with this fun and engaging lesson plan for your children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This lesson is made up of 33 pages of small group, movement activities and song ideas just to name a few. Memory games and math games are provided in the plan all you have to do is make copies for the children to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The great thing about these lesson plans form Kids World Exploration is that they are not just for preschool teachers, they are filled with ideas that </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This giveaway will close on Friday, December 31st at 12:00pm. Good luck!</span>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-22182314413270008032010-12-24T13:57:00.000-08:002010-12-24T13:57:49.501-08:00Merry Christmas<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdFoK-MSX2RvX1F8gcTCXk8REQrYKuLBrrQ1PGzF9I8IoJRSj-QmPiR9i9Aajgq7-MtjvbjdUD30obNTLZeMWX_K1KfcxjmToFY52z4yTQKvE5X116moG_iTXgvFy7IHl-eiI3lLRMxvT/s1600/tree.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdFoK-MSX2RvX1F8gcTCXk8REQrYKuLBrrQ1PGzF9I8IoJRSj-QmPiR9i9Aajgq7-MtjvbjdUD30obNTLZeMWX_K1KfcxjmToFY52z4yTQKvE5X116moG_iTXgvFy7IHl-eiI3lLRMxvT/s1600/tree.JPG" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas to All</span></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-11255674900124866202010-12-23T12:33:00.000-08:002010-12-23T12:33:07.115-08:00Sheep Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMWec6AvrpWBq0gj00Gkwa_qVzqVExKJ1i2lbERdQvoKJa-wghbRw7uuQ5lNHmyPAJMEb5boIFBcXcJZfb0NkuCcLVXkSUUuWFfk39lomrLg6avhwkc_Np1QwJk3ShVXcddbiW3ygaRvo/s1600/orna1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMWec6AvrpWBq0gj00Gkwa_qVzqVExKJ1i2lbERdQvoKJa-wghbRw7uuQ5lNHmyPAJMEb5boIFBcXcJZfb0NkuCcLVXkSUUuWFfk39lomrLg6avhwkc_Np1QwJk3ShVXcddbiW3ygaRvo/s320/orna1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Deck the halls with these cute little sheep ornaments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYewO4k9iQWUQ78KhxcMqaJiOFvInEgwA-GAC7Ur8afFWzOsTSfcMlsGhVcSbgAY_ZjQNdpunz6YHukWZKgZwVh5ydkW-sHcR3FRrckX7Yzi_eiqzvIoZo4_5kfoK7_1KnGgYPnOWU-9d/s1600/orna2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYewO4k9iQWUQ78KhxcMqaJiOFvInEgwA-GAC7Ur8afFWzOsTSfcMlsGhVcSbgAY_ZjQNdpunz6YHukWZKgZwVh5ydkW-sHcR3FRrckX7Yzi_eiqzvIoZo4_5kfoK7_1KnGgYPnOWU-9d/s320/orna2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All you need for this project is…</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Growing Relationship with God</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• A loving husband</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Caring children</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Tight knit family</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Wonderful friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Fulfilling job</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cozy home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Health of my family</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Health of self</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Learning to recognize and embrace those moments of blessing and happiness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorites to use is fresh squeezed lemon juice. The high content of Vitamin C and citric acid in lemons makes it an effective skin care aid.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It helps:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Exfoliate by removing dead skin cells</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Brightens</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Lightens acne spots</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Lightens age spots</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Removes blackheads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Stimulates collagen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a glass jar and dab onto face with cotton ball. Let it sit on face for 10 to 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Follow by a moisturizer of choice. Fresh squeezed lemon juice will last for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator. If you have a large batch of juice you can freeze the juice in ice trays and then place the cubes in a freezer bag. Thaw one cube as needed. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shibleysmiles.com/search/label/Relax%20Surf%20Sunday"><img alt="Shibley Smiles Sunday Blog Hop" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuVzeWV2xDtT4573MMw5HsarKsT8sSYuPA04V_e6p9ssMZ0gJkZo-A7MRI01DRNKE3OjBiBT6iRNHWe_Vg3aFsXzypjVwo6seaB4mPrF4m5EKXrR4v5H-O-u9tOlhyphenhyphend6F0DN6qJV7S04/s320/SundayButton.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-37527100536225702712010-12-14T18:24:00.000-08:002010-12-14T18:24:09.168-08:00Making a Band Book Mark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KVk4AG3-VpXlbDaRmY8ftxy3KP8JDXaNlOiqGljbaPusuMNI3druvKTEwd7DgSVm1nH4AvPEN1BEYaN10l77oBv-0OQKSjHRLcyFTDop14Pf_hWRBkt1wauAnhaS4ETx-JPbMn-7dt3X/s1600/book1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KVk4AG3-VpXlbDaRmY8ftxy3KP8JDXaNlOiqGljbaPusuMNI3druvKTEwd7DgSVm1nH4AvPEN1BEYaN10l77oBv-0OQKSjHRLcyFTDop14Pf_hWRBkt1wauAnhaS4ETx-JPbMn-7dt3X/s320/book1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always used a big rubber band for my book marks, which works great but it is not too fashionable. I tried embellishing the rubber band but that to, was not fashionable enough for a good read. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had beads and elastic band from a previous project that I thought would work for my new book markers. I found some jewelry eye pins and charms in the jewelry making section of the craft store to finish off the project with. </span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Stretch Magic bead and jewelry cord (1.5 mm)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Jewelry eye pins (3 inch)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Glass Beads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Charms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Needle nose pliers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Wire cutters</span><br />
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</div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-88959873783658789112010-12-11T14:34:00.000-08:002010-12-11T14:34:27.886-08:00Knitting for Gifts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96XnpFf1BTDBvgXsS9m7lqYLXc0iN3Ye3V6fOFGQKokXlj-zQnoCMb_2JpSEGK8KEaRCOpmHkKTW0bEKJWWCRRkUB3yHycm1hxYGs8U-KZrHGy0bLcMVGh6sxZiHvHn2P8Z8Ov9psM2WU/s1600/scarf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96XnpFf1BTDBvgXsS9m7lqYLXc0iN3Ye3V6fOFGQKokXlj-zQnoCMb_2JpSEGK8KEaRCOpmHkKTW0bEKJWWCRRkUB3yHycm1hxYGs8U-KZrHGy0bLcMVGh6sxZiHvHn2P8Z8Ov9psM2WU/s320/scarf.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knitting is something that is simple to do and it can make a great handmade gift. It is still not too late to go and grab some yarn and knit someone something warm. Everyone loves to get warm felt gifts made by hand. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648958557919333217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376939742179550425.post-41450699626339716552010-12-10T17:26:00.000-08:002010-12-10T17:38:36.337-08:00Cinnamon Applesauce Dough Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dioznEn9-9fOIJvek4Jpi-avOqjpaHfqcyvUVnWL5doY_SlCVKdlZr2-GBPDPGeWCYop8SBBkgbj6Z842nw-JMS8HUSdRAGteY04rDfKo3QIclKaXI79WIvPJPRz3_vvFJk8gBZgVbGg/s1600/ornament1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dioznEn9-9fOIJvek4Jpi-avOqjpaHfqcyvUVnWL5doY_SlCVKdlZr2-GBPDPGeWCYop8SBBkgbj6Z842nw-JMS8HUSdRAGteY04rDfKo3QIclKaXI79WIvPJPRz3_vvFJk8gBZgVbGg/s320/ornament1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You and your child will enjoy making these ornaments for your Christmas tree. It is a great sensory experience for the children with the texture and smell of the dough. Make plenty of dough because you will want to make plenty of them for the tree. You will love them for years to come, with the fresh sent of cinnamon for the holiday. You can also use these ornament for other holiday occasions like Mother’s Day.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What You Will Need:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 1 1/2 cups ground cinnamon (you can get large containers at the dollar store or warehouse stores)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 1 cup applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• ¼ cup white school glue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Large Mixing Bowl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Wax Paper or Foil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Plastic Wrap</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Rolling Pins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cookie Cutter or Plastic knives for cutting shapes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ribbon for hanging</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Straw to make the hole for hanging</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How to Make Ornaments</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Mix cinnamon, applesauce and glue together in the large mixing bowl. Dough should be firm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Have children roll dough out on wax paper about ¼ inch thick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cut into desired shape.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• At the top pock a hole in it for hanging</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Place cut out onto wax paper for drying</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• You can embellish ornaments with glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Once dry string ribbon through hole and tie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tablespoons of honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Tablespoons powder milk (makes a richer texture)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add raw sugar or brown sugar for a sweet scrub. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Pumpkin </u></strong>is high in Vitamin A which helps skin heal, Vitamin C which is an anti-oxidant and zinc. The pumpkin builds and heals the tissue to return its firmness.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So…</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m going to start You’ve Been “Jolly-ed”, from the idea of Boo-ing in neighborhoods. I’m going to start off with two baskets or buckets and begin it on Monday November 29th. This will give us 15 days to get out 20 “Jolly” baskets before we are off for the winter holidays.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each person will have a chance to show some one else the spirit of the holidays, that we are all blessed to be surrounded by caring, giving co-workers, but most of all friends.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what I started with:</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 2 plastic buckets from the dollar store</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 1 roll of wired ribbon from the dollar store</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 2 photo copies of a poem and the instructions on what to do</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Total cost to start the Jolly buckets $3.00</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is one of my finished “Jolly” buckets.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Hand knitted scarf</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Knitted gloves</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Journal</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Menu Planning Calendar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Hot chocolate mix</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Candy Cane sucker</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let those that you spend large portions of your day with; know that they have meaning to you.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This treat is for you, we hope you enjoy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea is simple, one we hope you employ.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You pass “Jolly” along to one other co-worker.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with any kind of Christmas cheer.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If we all do our part, and spread the good cheer,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Christmas night it will be very clear,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’re a friendly bunch, we like to share fun</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So please do your part to keep “Jolly” on the run!</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Instructions</u></strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“You’ve Been Jolly-ed”</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Once you’ve been hit by the “Jolly” bucket it’s your turn to “Jolly” someone else at work.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Hang your bells on the Jolly board (Bell Stop) in the staff lounge so that everyone can see that you have been “Jollyed”. This will also let you know who you can “Jolly” next. Find a bell with a name in the basket next to the board.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Fill the bucket with good cheer (treat). Include in the bucket with the treats a copy of the letter, and the red bell with their name on it.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Place the Jolly bucket where that co-worker will find it along with their name bell on it. Do not let the person that you are “Jolly-ing” see you, or anyone else. This will add to the fun of it all. </span></div><br />
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