I have had a Facebook account for several months and just love it. I have reconnected with many 40 years ago classmates. New baby arrival pictures were posted within hours of her birth - Wow! I also like to play some of their games that are all free all the time. I have it set so that only friends can see my information. Anytime you put any information on the web, there is always a chance of hackers finding it, but I have not had problems with this site. Put only minimal information that can be found on other open sites until you are comfortable. Then go for it. Have fun with it. If you don't like it, delete all that has to do with it. You are in control of it. Great fun! ... View related article.
When I read your dilemma, I thought you were living in my raised rancher! Sorry I don't have pictures. First, adjust your mindset to: This a challenge/chance to reinvent you living areas instead of OMG there is a monster in our midst. Tame that monster - laugh at it, then get serious:
Blanket throws and pillows in the carpet color will bring the sofa more in tune with the room, providing warmth and a cozy feeling. To create a "conversation area", place an area rug in front of the sofa with a coffee table, both that YOU love, which would make it feel more like your choice.
Feel like it is getting crowded? Opt for hanging lights on thin cords over ends of sofa for reading, etc. Get rid of end tables and other cluttering objects, including knickknacks. The less clutter, the more open feeling. Possibly paint the island to match the carpet with accents in the sofa color. For a more radical change, paint the kitchen cabinets in a warm sage or even khaki. White creates light, but is a cold color that usually needs softening. Would love to see the results; sure they will be spectacular! ... View related article.
Scented candles, since a nurse spends much of her day with many not so pleasant odors. Gather 1, 3 or 5 (never even numbers) candles on a small mirrored plate. Wrap in clear cellophane and put curling ribbon around top. This can be from $2 to $6 per gift depending on the number of candles. If you want to put a little box of small barn matches in to light the candles that would be a nice touch. Candles, mirrors, cellophane and ribbon can all be found at the Dollar Store. ... View related article.
Our cat peed on our brand new mattress. I moistened the area with a small amount of water and spread baking soda - almost to a paste consistency - on the mattress. I let that dry and then vacuumed it up. Although I could not smell any oder, I still worried that the odor would come back, so I called our carpet cleaning service and they came out and cleaned the mattress just like they do couches. Nose to the mattress and NO odor. ... View related article.
Most of these are old games from many community picnics and family reunions.
Count out any type of item or mix of items and put them into a jar. Let each person put there name on a slip of paper with their guess of how many items there are. We have used keys, bathroom items such as Q tip, bobby pin, clothes pin, adding stones to throw the counter off (don't count the stones). Even just a jar of candy that can be the prize too.
We also purchased a cheap bingo game and gave dollar store prizes, even a bottle of soda or a roll of paper towels for prizes.
Now you have it Now you don't is a good game for older less active people. 2 sets of numbers on little cardboard squares - one set in a little tin or bag - other set is distributed between the players. Usually about 3 to 5 per player. A "Caller" then picks and calls a number. The holder of the number then picks a prize from the table of prizes. The next person may take another prize from the table or take the prize of another "winner". When each person runs out of numbers they get to keep their prize or prizes. Some people end up with 2 or 3 prizes and others can end up with none. We usually like to make sure there are enough small prizes so everyone gets one. Say 50 numbers and 50 small prizes. It is amazing how there is always 1 item that will travel all around more than any other prize. Children to Grandma get a big kick of it.
Cut out parts of pictures of everyday household items such as laundry soap, hair spray, cooking oil, mayonnaise, cake mix, Stove top stuffing mix, cat or dog food, anything that is well known to most people. Paste the partial pictures on a piece of white cardboard and number each item. Each person gets a piece of paper and must figure out what the product name is They may only see one letter, but it is distinct and know the product immediately. Others will be harder. The person who names the most products correctly wins. The same can be done for men with motor oil, car polish, men's deodorant, anything a man would recognize.
Easy - Guess the weight of a watermelon/cantaloupe or any item. That item is the prize. Ask your grocer to weigh it for you before you leave the store.
Easy - Peanut scramble for elementary aged children. For interest, add some individually wrapped candy like tootsie rolls or hard candies. Give each child a small lunch bag or plastic sandwich bag to gather the peanuts/candy. Just make sure you clean up all the bags that are dropped.
All but the "Now you have it, Now you don't" game can be put on a table for people to work on as they have a moment. The host will determine the winners near the end of the party/picnic. ... View related article.
It is a natural water softener for those of us who have hard water, but no water softener. Clothes last longer, get cleaner and smell fresher. ... View related article.
Soak in Dawn and baking soda solution in washer: Put in 1/4 cup dawn & 2 cups baking soda in washer while filling with water. add clothes, soak and run regular cycle. Rinse & rewash with 1 cup baking soda in laundry detergent. Again, fill washer with water & detergent before putting in clothes. I always fill washer with detergent, baking soda & water before I add clothes. ... View related article.
Reusing the grocery bags is penny wise, as you don't have to spend so much on can liners. When shopping, I always request that the larger items not be placed in bags. It just seems redundant to put a bag of potatoes, cat food, detergent, etc. in a bag. Warehouse stores like B.J.'s and Costco save HUGE bucks by not bagging their items.
Personally, I recycle my plastic grocery bags as trash can liners and to clean out my kitty litter. I recycle my paper grocery bags (yes, some stores still use them) by placing all my newspapers and cardboard in them for recycling. That way the papers/cardboard do not come untied or get messy and the entire package is recyclable.
He is so cute! He has rottie coloring, but his paws don't look big enough for rottie. His personality is most important. Congrats on your new best friend. ... View related article.
