Any extract will work, you will just need to let it sit overnight. The fruit thing works great too. Martinis with fresh fruit are best. Pineapple, red plum (my favorite), grape, raspberry, cherry, orange, watermelon. Sometimes sugar may be needed to get the extract to stay sweet. ... View related article.
A friend of mine uses them to make throw pillow tops. She weaves them together then sews them down to a fabric block back. She used the smallest part of the tie, but it seems to me that if they were all of a size you could use the wide end, and instead of weaving, just do blocks. ... View related article.
Have the wedding outside of a eating time: IE - 12:00 or 6:00. There is no rule saying you must feed anyone! Or do a private FAMILY only, catered affair, then dips and chips and cheeseball crackers for reception snacks. You don't want to remember all the cost and work it takes to make a wedding happen. Earase as many headaches as you can NOW, and remember the experience of it later... ... View related article.
I had my reception at the house and had a great time becasue it reduced the worry of things not being to hand. Congrats to you. Here is a website with great prices eFavormart.com. They have some great ivy and rose garlands. I helped a friend do her wedding recently, and we use ultra thin, fishing wire to secure a row of helium filled ballons on, then attached the ends to each side of the tables to create an arch. It was very nice. You could create a back drop for the center or small half arches from the roof to the deck railing.
Or two, maybe three anchored to the yard in front of the deck. Center some trailing ivy and flowers in between the arches. Line the railing with tea lights or string lights, fill the centers of the arch with potted flowers. Some of these ideas may not even require helium to accomplish. ... View related article.
I have went so far as to lay a tarp down on the ground and set them nicely in stacks. Unfolded, layered on top of each other works best because they know they aren't in a department store, and are usually in a hurry to get in and get out! ... View related article.
Does he scoot instead? Do the older siblings go to him and/or bring him all the things he wants. No reason to move from one comfy spot if they do. Play is a teaching skill at any youthful age. Try finding a desired object and coach him to crawl to get to it. In the long run he might never crawl, some kids go straight from sitting to standing and walking with no crawling transition. But if it's stressing you out, go to the Doc's office. ... View related article.
It seems to me the invitation of a pen pal would be welcome in the chance to learn the skill taught. And stationary is always fun for kids. DON'T forget the coolest stickers and pencils! ... View related article.
It is at 38 years old and with a Mother lost, to breast cancer/ diabetes, 5 years ago that I now realize it is important to hug each other even at this ripe age. I miss the chance to touch her as a child to a parent. I miss the chance to share stories of growing up... "Hey Mom you remember when....". And of course since I have children of my own, I experience thoughts about their lives that only Mom would have any relative input for, like ancestrial medical history, character quirks, heritage traits, etc. All I can say is make sure the words "I Love You!" translate when they Hear your voice, Feel your presence, See your smile, and reach out to Touch your heart. If this means you go out to lunch every Sunday and share cold sandwhiches and iced tea at the park, or play cards together on Tuesdays, or catch the matinee movie, it matters not. ... View related article.
You will so miss the paper towels! I use them still after trying to quit, because I use them in cooking and such. Unfortunately I found no solution to replacement, and this is because I was now using tea towels in the kitchen which required washing and cleaning solution (409) to be effectively "germ free". So in essence either pay small money for cleaners, or small money for paper towels. ... View related article.
