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Volume Four, Number 4, January 4, 2005
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Today's Tips:
- Suction Cup Tips
- Store Papers In a Notebook
- Keeping Bags from Tipping in your Vehicle
- Uses for Tissue (Kleenex) Boxes
- AAA for Travelers
- Cleaning A Clogged Drain Tips
- Negotiate CD Rates
- Regifting Tip
- Seldom Used Flash Light - Keep Batteries Seperate
- Get New Money For Gifts
- Upgrading Your Operating System
- Uses for Coffee Mugs
- Easing Aching Legs With Rubber Bands
- Is It A Safe Car? Call and check before you buy.
- Make Your Own Bird Seed
- Preventing Moldy Cheese in the Refrigerator
- Storing Baking Powder
- Cleaning Wooden Cutting Board
- Organizing Pots, Pans, Lids and Bowls - Group by Shapes
- Lasagna Tips
- Creative Cleaning Tools
- Silver Salmon Fillets
- Mushroom Steak Dianne
- Hawaiian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Bundles
- Ham & Cheese Casserole
- Augustana-Special Casserole
- Quick And Easy Turkey And Rice Casserole
New Requests:
- College Gymnastics Banquet Centerpiece Ideas
- Cleaning Wax From Ceramic Tile
- Inexpensive Shoe Storage Ideas
- Bad Cats! Scratching The Arm Of The Chair
- Honey Stain On Carpet
- Homemade Recipe For Foot Powder
- Decoarting Ideas For An Outdoor June Wedding Reception
- Recipes for Bariatric Patients
- Need Help Decorating Living Room With Numerous Windows And Doors
- Removing Grease Stain - Tried Lots of Things
- Tsunami Relief - School Teacher Looking For Ways For Kids To Raise Money
- Milk Bottle (or Carton) Christmas Candles
- Blush and Cover-Up Stain On Carpet
- Need Ideas For 6 Year Old Boy's Indoor Birthday Party
- Cleaning Cooking Oil Out Of A Crystal Holder
- Dog Urine Stain On Leather Couch
- Keeping Pantyhose From Running
- Looking For No Sew Blanket Patterns
- Blankets for Kids with Cancer
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Today's Tips
Suction Cup Tips
The suction cups with a clip that are used to hold Christmas lights to windows can also be used as a holder for the flag stick on a 12"x18" flag. They can also be used to hang sun catchers, ornaments or other decorative items on a window, on a refrigerator or on any smooth surface.
By Jo Ann
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Store Papers In a Notebook
Use a notebook with plastic insert sheets for storing...
School papers.
Meeting notes.
Business meeting notes for different clients.
One insert sheet for each month to keep birthday and anniversary dates.
Recipes.
Craft projects.
By Jo Ann
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Keeping Bags from Tipping in your Vehicle
When shopping take an 18 gallon plastic box with you in your vehicle and then you can place your shopping bags in it and thus avoid the bags tipping over and things falling out.
By Jo Ann
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Uses for Tissue (Kleenex) Boxes
Tips for using kleenex boxes. Post your ideas below.
Use For Empty Tissue Boxes
Cut box top at 4 corners, tape down the flaps.
Use for storing small items that you have on your desk.
Use in drawers for dividers to store various items.
They are stackable.
Good for storing cassette tapes.
By Jo Ann
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AAA for Travelers
If you have someone you love who needs to travel a lot, I would suggest giving them a AAA membership for Christmas. It is very economical and something they may have to use more than once throughout the year. My sister gives her kids and their families memberships each year for Christmas and she often gives this as a gift for weddings. Seems like a very original idea to me!
By Robin
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Cleaning A Clogged Drain Tips
Tips for clearing a stubborn or clogged drain. Post your ideas.
For Clear Drains
For slow-running drains, shake a half a box of baking soda down the drain, then dump in one cup of vinegar. It will bubble and foam like crazy -- when the foaming stops, flush the drain with very hot water for 2-3 minutes. Cheap and easy!
By Becki in Indiana
To clear a clogged drain, try this simple technique before using a chemical product. Pour 1/2 cup of salt down the drain followed by boiling water. Continue to flush with very hot tap water. Until the clog breaks.
By Joesgirl
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Negotiate CD Rates
I found out that on larger amounts of money, CD Rates can be negotiated. They have a margin they can work with. They don't tell you this.
I had two CD's coming due out of state and on the due date got the new renewal rate and shopped it locally. Negotiated with a local institution, then called the other institution back while in their office telling them I was going to redeem the CD unless they could meet the rate I could get locally. They did say they could increase the quoted renewal rate, but they could not match the rate quote I got, they have a certain margin to work with.
When CD's are coming due, check all institutions and keep ads. When talking with the bank representative for their rates, then you can ask if they can match other ads. Sometimes they have to check and get back with you, and had them call me back and say they could give me a little higher rate than what I asked if they could match!
By Syd
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Regifting Tip
When you receive a gift that is not suitable for you, be sure to make a note of who gave it to you originally. Don't regift it to someone that knows the original gift giver OR regift to the person who gave it to you, too embarrassing!
Be sure there is no trace of an old card in the gift you are passing on.
By Syd
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Seldom Used Flash Light - Keep Batteries Seperate
You don't want dead batteries when you need to use your flashlight, especially, in an emergency situation. Keep the batteries in a Ziplock bag attached to the flashlight, then they are handy to put in so you will have a working flashlight.
By Syd
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Get New Money For Gifts
If you are going to give a gift of money, see if the bank can get you new bills.
For a gift, I got 2 bundles ($100.00 each) bundles of new sequential numbered dollar bills. My plan is to fluff it out in a gift box and wrap it. I call that spreading your money around! A little different than just putting two large bills in a gift card.
Crisp new money would also be good to use for a MONEY TREE.
By Syd
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Upgrading Your Operating System
If you are going from Windows 98 to XP, before you buy your new computer with a new Windows Program, get a library book and start reading up on the new Windows. That way you won't be overwhelmed when the new XP Windows doesn't work the same as your old 98 Windows. A lot of times you can renew the book until someone else makes a request for it.
By Syd
Editor's Note: Another good thing to do whenever you get a new program or operating system is to sit down and read the manual. It's not fun reading but it certainly will enhance your understanding of the program's features.
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Uses for Coffee Mugs
It seems easy to collect a lot of coffee mugs without even trying. What are some creative used for coffee mugs? Post your ideas.
Too Many Coffee Mugs?
They are great to use in your craft room, to hold scissors, pencils, pens, glue bottle, colored markers, etc. In the kitchen under the sink, store your dish brush, bottle brush, plastic scrubby, wet sponge, etc.
By Syd
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Easing Aching Legs With Rubber Bands
Try this if you want, it works for me. For aching legs, put rubber bands around your ankles. Not tight just enough to put a bit of pressure.
By Patricia Ruzicka
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Is It A Safe Car? Call and check before you buy.
Before you buy a car, new or used, you might benefit from a call to the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Be prepared to give the year, make, and model of the car. Call 800-424-9393 (or in the Washington, D.C. area, 426-0123.)
By Joesgirl
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Make Your Own Bird Seed
Make your own bird seed by saving the pulp and seeds from squash and other vegetables and spread it thinly on a plate or tray. Then leave the tray in a gas oven overnight. The pilot light generates enough heat to dry the pulp and make it easy to pick out the seeds. If you have a pilotless gas oven or an electric one, you can dry the seeds by setting the oven at its lowest temperature and heating them for several hours.
By Joesgirl
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Preventing Moldy Cheese in the Refrigerator
No more moldy cheese in the refrigerator: moisten a paper towel with a bit of cider vinegar and wrap it around your wedge of cheese; then place the wrapped cheese in a plastic bag and seal. The acid in the vinegar will keep mold away. If the paper towel dries out, moisten it with a bit of water-vinegar solution.
By Joesgirl
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Storing Baking Powder
Don't keep baking powder for more than one year, as it loses its potency. To check whether your baking powder is still usable, add 1 teaspoon of it to 1/3 cup of hot tap water. The mixture should bubble vigorously.
By Joesgirl
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Cleaning Wooden Cutting Board
If your wooden cutting board is smelling strong after cutting up onions or garlic, moisten a paper towel or rag with white vinegar and wipe it clean. It won't even smell like vinegar when it dries.
By Camilla
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Organizing Pots, Pans, Lids and Bowls - Group by Shapes
When trying to decide how to handle all the lids and bowls, pots and pans, always group by shapes. You will get more storage that way and a lot less hassle and mess.
By Phyllis
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Lasagna Tips
Tips for making great lasagna. Post your ideas.
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Creative Cleaning Tools
Stray Sock Duster
Do you have a sock without a mate? Don't throw the sock away. Instead use it for dusting your furniture! Just put your hand inside the sock and dust away!
By Robin
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Silver Salmon Fillets
Thaw in refrigerator. Brush fillets with lemon butter and sprinkle with dill. Broil 6-8 minutes in an oven broiler. Serve with the following, if desired.
Ingredients:
- White sauce with wine:
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 6 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp. sherry or dry white wine
- 1 tsp. white pepper
Directions:
Melt butter. Remove from heat and blend in flour. Return to heat. Stir and cook a few minutes. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly until thick. Slowly blend in cream and wine. Season to taste. serve immediately over Silver Salmon Fillets.
By Robin
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Mushroom Steak Dianne
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. sirloin steak (cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tsp. lemon pepper
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
- 1 Tbsp. parsley (chopped)
- Garnish with lemon slices
Directions:
Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Place sirloin steak pieces and mushrooms in skillet. Sprinkle lemon pepper over beef. Cook sirloin pieces and mushrooms 5-6 minutes in stir-fry manner. Remove meat to a serving platter and keep warm. In skillet, heat thoroughly, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Pour sauce over sirloin pieces and sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4.
By Robin
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Hawaiian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cup Stove Top chicken flavor stuffing mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple in syrup
- 4 boneless skinned chicken breasts (halved & pounded to 1/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 green pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 red pepper (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees Mix hot water and butter and boil. Stir in stuffing mix, pepper, half the pineapple and syrup. Spoon stuffing evenly on chicken, roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks. Place in a 9 inch square pan with any remaining stuffing in the center. Mix remaining pineapple and syrup, sugar, vinegar, and ginger. Spoon over chicken. Bake 30 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
By Robin
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Chicken Bundles
Ingredients:
- 2 whole chicken breasts (boned, skinned & split)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 spears asparagus (blanched)
- 4 slices bacon (cooked, drained & cut in half)
- 4 Tbsp. seasoned dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 blanched green onion tops
- Cilantro
- Blanched carrot slices
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pound chicken breasts to flatten. Place 1 cheese slice over chicken breast. Place 3 asparagus spears in center of each. Place 2 half slices bacon to top. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon bread crumbs. Bring 2 sides of chicken together and secure with a wooden toothpick. Place seam side down in a buttered, 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Heat wine and butter in a small pan just to boiling. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Before serving, tie blanched green onion top around each piece of chicken. Garnish with cilantro and carrot slices.
By Robin
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Ham & Cheese Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup shopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 8 oz. cooked noodles
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Cook celery and pepper in water for 5 minutes. Drain. Heat milk and cream cheese in a pan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Add seasoning, ham, cooked vegetables and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Toss sauce lightly with the noodles. Place in buttered, 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake,covered, for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.
By Robin
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Augustana-Special Casserole
Cook the following until clear, but not brown:
- 1 small onion(diced)
- 1/4 cup green pepper (diced)
Add:
- 1 lb. hamburger (cooked, crumbly & drained)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small can mushroom pieces
- 4 oz. pkg. noodles (partially cooked)
Directions:
Pour all into a well greased Pyrex dish. Bake 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Sprinkle a can of French fried onions over the top of the casserole the last 5 minutes of baking.
By Robin
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Quick And Easy Turkey And Rice Casserole
This is a really quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey Breast
- 1 cup white rice
- 5 spring onions
- 1 good sized tomato
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 8 ounce bottle of liquid butter
Ingredients:
Cook turkey and boil rice, chop up tomatoe, and onions, add liquid butter, and cheese. put into oven on 350 for about 15 minutes. Then serve.
Add any type of spices you wish for your taste.
Michelle
Sandston, Virginia
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College Gymnastics Banquet Centerpiece Ideas
I am trying to come up with inexpensive centerpiece ideas for a collegiate gymnastics banquet. Time is a consideration as the banquet is in two days. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
Jenilee
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Cleaning Wax From Ceramic Tile
Hi, I recently bought this house and the homeowner before had used wax on her ceramic tile in the bathroom. My problem is that the grout below the wax has dirt in it and I want to take the wax off and clean the grout also. What is the best thing to use? I have tried some chemicals, but it takes alot of scrubbing and it really isn't working?
Donna J.
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Inexpensive Shoe Storage Ideas
I need an inexpensive idea for shoe storage at the bottom of a closet. Already tried clear shoe boxes. I have lots of shoes and even willing to build.
Nicole from OK
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Bad Cats! Scratching The Arm Of The Chair
I'm in a quandry of how to stop my cats from sharpening their claws on the arm of the couch! I will not de-claw. I've tried to replace the arm with nice scratching posts! I've now replaced the fabric twice! they are really well behaved cats, honestly, this is their only bad habit! They just REALLY like the couch arm. I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice to help me out?
Kate
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Honey Stain On Carpet
How do you get honey out of a carpet? Thanks!
Ash
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Homemade Recipe For Foot Powder
I am looking for a homemade recipe for foot powder. I know that somewhere out there someone will know! Thank You,
Jenny
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Decoarting Ideas For An Outdoor June Wedding Reception
My daughter is getting married in June 2005. We are having a simple reception (cake, punch, fruit/veggie trays, finger foods). We will be having the wedding/reception outdoors around noon (the time hasn't been set in stone as of this writing). The wedding will take place in a beautiful field.
My problem is I need suggestions on how to decorate the pavillions where the reception wil be held. I have suggested using tulle and fabric in her wedding colors (yellow/white) to drape the beams, even an ivy/flower combo. She is not very impressed with either idea. She has specific ideas about every aspect of this day except for the pavillion decor (She does, however know that she wants the tables to be dressed in white linen with a yellow/white gingham runner. She will also be setting the tables with simple daisy centerpieces)
I am running out of ideas and time. June will be here before I know it. I am open to and will appreciate any and all suggestions.
Amy
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Recipes for Bariatric Patients
i would love it if some one could give me some food recipes for bariatric patients.
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Need Help Decorating Living Room With Numerous Windows And Doors
I am stuck redecorating a living room. I have a living room with a fireplace, 2 long windows on either side of the fireplace, a wide doorway to the dining room and another doorway to the front hallway. I also have 3 large windows on the front wall. I do not have any walls that are over 3 feet that are not broken up by something (doorway, fireplace, windows).
So that makes decorating very hard. But I need to so something, I am very tired of looking at the same old placement of furniture. I am in the process of scoring used furniture places for pieces I can do something with. But I need help, I have run out of Ideas.
Please help
Derina
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Removing Grease Stain - Tried Lots of Things
I've tried simple green, I've used the orange hand wash you use to remove grease stains, I've used dish soap. Nothing is taking the grease out of my jacket. what do I do?
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Tsunami Relief - School Teacher Looking For Ways For Kids To Raise Money
Being a good stewart of our money and resources also means giving to the needy. I am a high school teacher looking for ways to help raise funds for an orphanage in Sri Lanka that my classes have adopted as of today. The orphans are all safe from the horrific Tsunami but the orphanage buildings and campus were tragically destroyed and no doubt the number of orphans that will be needing accomodations will drastically grow in the near future.
I am looking for suggestions that will help me show my students that if many give a little, you can still end up with a lot. We are looking for ideas that will not target the community at large (they are already saturated by all manner of school fundraisers). I am hoping the students will give of their own like pop cans, brown bag for a day or two and give up their lunch money, baby sitting earnings for a day, etc...
If you have any ideas that have been successful for you please post them. I am hoping that we can send support to this orphanage for the years to come.
Thank you for your time everyone.
Matinga
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Milk Bottle (or Carton) Christmas Candles
I have heard about people on Christmas Eve surrounding their house with candles in milk bottles or cartons. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me details on how this is done. Is it plastic bottles or cartoons used? Are they painted and do they have sand in them? Or is there anything else about them you can tell me so I can make them next year?
Lyn Morley From Australia
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Blush and Cover-Up Stain On Carpet
Please help me with a way to get cover-up and blush out of my carpet. Apparently my teenager thinks this is where she should wipe her hands.
Diane
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Need Ideas For 6 Year Old Boy's Indoor Birthday Party
Heya gals! (Editor's Note: Don't forget the guys!.) I need some ideas for my soon to be 6 year old's birthday party. I was just going to have a family get together but he wants a birthday party. We are new to this area (1.5 months) so I am not that familiar with the kids in his class and the ones I have met are "rowdy". I am unsure what to do.
It is usually snowing here so outdoors is out of the question. I have a small house so that is out too. I can get a large birthday room for free *yay* so that is not a problem. What kind of theme should I use? What games and how many should I plan for? How many children should I invite? Should it be a boys only or the whole class?
A friend suggested a sleepover, but I feel he is too young for that. We live a rural area too so if a little one got upset, it takes a while to travel here. He loves the outdoors (deer, ATV's, etc) and he loves Army Men, go figure! I am alone on this project as I have no friends here to help me out. The last party was a disaster, the parents did NOT watch their children and I was all alone trying to wrangle 15 little ones ages 3-4. NOT FUN, I couldn't enjoy my son...
Any ideas, suggestions, comments would be helpful. His birthday is Jan. 27th!
Thanks so much,
Missy
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Cleaning Cooking Oil Out Of A Crystal Holder
How do you get old olive/cooking oil out of a good crystal holder?
Margot
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Dog Urine Stain On Leather Couch
Our dog has urinated on our "real" leather couch that was covered with a sofa cover already. Will the stain ever go away or will it look wet forever? I tried to clean it and the cleaner has dried but the stain stayed.
Al in Texas
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Keeping Pantyhose From Running
I put a new pair of pantyhose on for the first time yesterday to go to church. When I got there there was a run in them. I remember reading somewhere a tip on how to keep pantyhose from running. Something like freezing them or rinsing in saltwater. Does anyone know what works?
Kathy in Illinois
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Looking For No Sew Blanket Patterns
I have recently heard of no sew blankets, I don't know what they are but would like a pattern. I am trying to make blankets for little children who have cancer. I don't have much money, I don't know how to knit, or sew much. I just want to help. Thank you
SHANNON IN NC
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Blankets for Kids with Cancer
I want to make those little blankets like you get at wal-mart then sew the edging on for babies. I want to make them for the children who have cancer at the hospital here in NC. Recently a friend of mines little boy passed away down there with cancer and I would like to do something to comfort those little guys. They will accept the blankets.(or money, I have none) My only problem is I can't afford to buy them, does anyone know of a place I could get to donate them or even let me have a BIG discount? PLEASE HELP! THANKS
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