Poem For The Adopted Child
I, too, found out by accident. At the age of 16 to be told All you need to know is she didnt want you and I took you is not a resolution. A friends mom took me in and gave me this poem. I have given it to many others. In my work as a pediatric nurse I often...
Perfect Grilled Corn on the Cob
An even easier method is to leave the corn in the husks just trim the tassel as close as possible. Grill for 10-14 minutes. When youre ready to eat, pull off the shuck (the silk comes with it, much easier than when raw). Add butter or your favorite topping...
Pattern for a Granny Square Poncho?
Either type in Crocheted Granny Square Poncho in the search space or try home.inreach.com/marthac/poncho.html good luck, osa
Tilex Fresh Shower to Kill Household Ants
Cinnamon is the cheapest ant repellant. I get mine @ the Dollar Store. In the spring right before a good rain make a trail around the base of your house. When the rain washes it into the soil the ants run. If the ants have gotten inside sprinkle the carpet...
Easy Teen Curfew Clock
I wasnt a fan of this as a teen but it was great when I became a mom. My mother put the alarm clock inside her bedroom door. It works!
Freezing for the Soup Pot
I also freeze any leftover veggies that arent enough for another meal - if I have a tablespoon of green beans, a teaspoon of carrots it goes into my soup jug in the freezer. When its full I thaw it, add a quart of tomato juice and voila - homemade soup. You...
A New Holiday Tradition... Homemade Gifts
I would rather you spend 5 minutes making me something than pulling out a credit card. My grandson (4 yrs old) had made a pinecone spider web for a school project - he asked me if I wanted it cause his mom was going to throw it away - it has a front row seat...
Grandmother on a Budget?
My grandmother had 13 grandchildren. We never got birthday or Christmas gifts from her. But every once in a while you would get a box from Gram and it would be full of gifts. It was always a surprise and that made it even more special. We each had our own crochet...
