I just wanted to add this to the other water fun post. Here's how to make a slipn slide from plastic you may already have at home. You'll also need a sprinkler. We used to have a Slip-N-Slide for the kids, but after using it a few times we stopped. My husband said it killed the grass under the plastic. The sun heated up the plastic & made it … [Read more...]
Pink Flamingo Croquet Mallets to Make
I just love this. Why play regular croquet when you can have mallets with pink flamingos on them? That's close to the way they played croquet in Alice in Wonderland! These flamingo mallets would be fun for anytime, but absolutely perfect for an Alice in Wonderland themed party. I posted some ideas for that party theme before, including wacky … [Read more...]
How to Iron a Button-Down Shirt in 5 Easy Steps
This is a good skill for everyone to know. How about teaching your teens to do this? They will need to iron a shirt sometime & it's a good life skill to master. The more shirts they iron the better they will get at it. I've found it easier to iron shirts that don't have any stretch in them. That kind is pretty tricky. Click the title for the … [Read more...]
Magic Duct Tape Wallet: Great Teen Project
I think these are so cute. You know those "magic wallets" that keep your ID and bills strapped in? Here's how to make one with thin cardboard (cereal box, etc.) and duct tape. You can use any color duct tape you like & it doesn't take that much duct tape.Now these thin wallets will not impress your co-workers or rich friends, but they are a … [Read more...]
Breakfast Cereals Americans No Longer Love
I love Cheerios, but I seem to be a member of a shrinking club. Americans are not buying Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Rice Krispes, and Special K nearly as much as they used to. Why? For one thing people are just not eating breakfast at home as much as they used to. They are grabbing breakfast at the drive-through and/or … [Read more...]
What’s on Sale in June?
As June approaches some items will be discounted for wedding gifts, Father's Day promotions and off-season deals. Here's what to look for:1. Dishes, pots/pans, cooking gadgets, small appliances2. Tools (the first half of the month)--good gift to new homeowners 3. Men's suits (the first half of the month)--need an interview suit?4. Sports gear for … [Read more...]
Make a Photo Collage of Your Family’s Different Moods
I think this is adorable. You can use the small photos of your friends/family/kids that show their faces up close. All the expressions are fascinating. You could separate them if you like or make several groupings. I do like the one big one though. In a college dorm or a teen's room the photos could be on a bulletin board. Lot's of fun.Click … [Read more...]
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