soiled, stained, spoiled… is it the end?

try these clever ways to remove stains… liquid dish soap, scrubbed in and left to sit can take out grease. Even grease that has gone through the wash before. white wine takes out red wine. hair spray takes out ink. flour can also draw oil or grease out of clothing. white vinegar is a miracle […]

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7 random thoughts…

1. non convential recipes for convential foods  are a nice change up. http://www.grouprecipes.com/77711/scalloped-yukon-gold-and-sweet-potato-gratin-with-fresh-herbs.html 2. gift giving is fun, especially if you give within your means.  3. orange is a great color! (use your trifle dish to display and store)   4. use your fine china or glass ware as much as you can. it honors the people who eat […]

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Teacher Tidbits – Top 10 Classics

As promised… Here are my Top 10 favorite Kids Classics… again in no particular order… 1. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson 2. The BFG by Roald Dahl 3. Make Way For Ducklings – by Robert McCloskey 4. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 5. Corduroy by Don Freeman  6. Stone Soup by […]

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