pencilmation

pencilmation

Some awesome little animated pencil cartoons check them out at pencilmation . These little pencilmations are so cute. The perfect way to sta...

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Happy national donut day

Happy national donut day

My favorite is raspberry filled donuts. What is your favorite?

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63 uses for salt

1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing. 2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away. 3. Soak fish in salt water before ...

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altered book art

altered book art

This is a beautifully altered book click the picture to see even more pages.

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felt owl purse and mushroom bag from Reform School

felt owl purse and mushroom bag from Reform School

Im a huge fan of owls and whooo wouldn't be after they see this adorable little purse made of felt. I also found this on the Reform Scho...

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summer fun for kids - water balloon pinata

summer fun for kids - water balloon pinata

I found this idea at ziggityzoom.com click the link or the picture to go to that site. You'll find lots of fun stuff there like : color...

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how to make organic planting pots from old newspaper

how to make organic planting pots from old newspaper

Click the picture to find out how to make these biodegradable planting pots.

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Crayon Hearts

Crayon Hearts

I found these on Martha Stewart Living web site and I think they are so pretty. It is shown as a valentines craft but I think it would be p...

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holographic text messaging

holographic text messaging

This one is real.. But it's just a matter of time before the ones above are available on your phone.

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free  image for us crazies

free image for us crazies

Made this several weeks ago and finally got around to uploading it. Feel free to use in however you would like. Id love a link back, or a co...

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Free World Ocean Day E-cards

Free World Ocean Day E-cards

Click the picture to go get your FREE World Ocean Day E-Card. World Ocean Day is June 8th

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comfort food

comfort food

One of my favorite foods is the tomato sandwhich. It's my comfort food. Nothing taste better than a sandwich of mayo, salt, pepper, and ...

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cleaning tip #1 - cleaning the microwave

cleaning tip #1 - cleaning the microwave

cleaning the microwave To loosen any gunk insode your microwave before cleaning put a bowl of 4 parts water to one part baking soda in the m...

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reblog - walmart price matching info

This was too good not to reblog. Im an avid walmart hater (I used to work there I can say that without guilt) but I love saving money more t...

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pencilmation


Some awesome little animated pencil cartoons check them out at pencilmation. These little pencilmations are so cute. The perfect way to start a saturday morning.

Happy national donut day



My favorite is raspberry filled donuts. What is your favorite?

63 uses for salt

1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.
2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.
3. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.
4. Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring.
5. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.
6. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
7. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.
8. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
9. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.
10. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won’t stick.
11. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.
12. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.
13. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.
14. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.
15. Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.
16. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour
17. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.
18. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.
19. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface.
20. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.
21. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.
22. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make a stiff putty.
23. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water. ( this was on the list but I don't reccommend it..ouch..)
24. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.
25. soak a cut in salt water to help it heal quicker.
26. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.
27. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
28. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.
29. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for awhile.
30. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.
31. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.
32. Soak your clothes line in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.
33. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing.
34. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.
35. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.
36. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains.
37. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.
38. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.
39. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.
40. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.
41. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.
42. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.
43. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.
44. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains..
45. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.
46. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.
47. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.
48. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.
49. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.
50. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched.
51. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.
52. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.
53. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.
54. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.
55. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.
56. Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.
57. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don’t want grass growing.
58. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a better look.
59. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.
60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won’t smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.
61. putting salt on the sidewalk melts ice
62. salt is used in making ice cream
63. put salt on weeds to kill them (will also kill any other vegitation around

altered book art


This is a beautifully altered book click the picture to see even more pages.

felt owl purse and mushroom bag from Reform School


Im a huge fan of owls and whooo wouldn't be after they see this adorable little purse made of felt.


I also found this on the Reform School website for only $18.00 Mushrooms, and owls baby.. thats what life is about. And coffee but thats another post.

Click the picture to go to the originating site)

summer fun for kids - water balloon pinata


I found this idea at ziggityzoom.com click the link or the picture to go to that site. You'll find lots of fun stuff there like : coloring pages, games, stories, activities, and more. But for our water balloon pinata here is everything you need to know

what you'll need:

* Package of Balloons
* Cotton String
* Small plastic Funnel
* Outside Hose
* Plastic Bat or Cardboard mailing Tube

What To Do:

* Prior to filling balloons, select a spot where you can tie the ballons overhead so that the kids will have to reach up with the bat, but not too high. We utilized a patio structure, but a tree limb or another structure would work well.
* Attach a balloon to the skinny end of the funnel and then slowly fill the balloon with water. Tie end. Note that the fuller the balloon is filled, the quicker it will burst.
* Fill about 7 (seven) balloons, setting each aside on a soft surface, such as patio furniture or an old blanket, to prevent puncturing the balloons ahead of time.
* Cut a piece of string about 40 inches long. Tie each balloon securely to the string, keeping each balloon about 2 inches apart. Do not tie balloons to the last 12 inches at either end of the string.
* Tie ends of string to tree limb or selected structure. Tie securely , as balloon string is going to be heavy.

Children should line up and take turns, swinging the bat one swing per turn. Make sure all children remain back a safe distance from the batter and definitely make sure that the bat is made of plastic. If you don't have a bat, you can fashion one from a length of cardboard, rolling it up and taping with duct tape.

This is a fun game and lots of fun when the Balloons burst open spaying the water.

Crayon Hearts



I found these on Martha Stewart Living web site and I think they are so pretty. It is shown as a valentines craft but I think it would be pretty anytime. You could even tweak the shape to be for halloween, or christmas, or.. the 4th of july. Kids will be coming home tomorrow with all of this years broken crayons and now I know what I will be doing with them. My only concern is them melting in a southern summer window. I think I would probably recommend hanging them in a window that doesn't get direct sunlight. Ill post my results in the next few days. Until then click the lin or the picture to go to the instructions.

holographic text messaging









This one is real.. But it's just a matter of time before the ones above are available on your phone.

free vector pack from GO MEDIA

free image for us crazies

Made this several weeks ago and finally got around to uploading it. Feel free to use in however you would like. Id love a link back, or a comment if you do snag it.



Free World Ocean Day E-cards


Click the picture to go get your FREE World Ocean Day E-Card.
World Ocean Day is June 8th

comfort food

One of my favorite foods is the tomato sandwhich. It's my comfort food. Nothing taste better than a sandwich of mayo, salt, pepper, and a big juicy tomato still warm off the vine. If It isn't messy it don't count.



cleaning tip #1 - cleaning the microwave


cleaning the microwave


To loosen any gunk insode your microwave before cleaning put a bowl of 4 parts water to one part baking soda in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes then clean with a wet rag. The moisture will soften the mess and it should wipe right out without need for harmful cleaners.

reblog - walmart price matching info

This was too good not to reblog. Im an avid walmart hater (I used to work there I can say that without guilt) but I love saving money more than I hate walmart and with price matching you can get some awesome savings that makes it well worth the lines, and the crowds and the hassle of walmarting...


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Wal-Mart Price Match
April 5th, 2007 at 07:36 am

My last entry got me thinking so I looked this information up.

Source:http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=296146



I know that all true SDers are aware of Walmart's price match policy, but this particular thread derives from a thread I posted on ice cream where some folks said they would be embarrassed to PM ice crea. Obviously those folks didn't know that you can price match nearly anything at Walmart

Here's an open floor for seasoned SDers to share how to make the most of Walmart's price match policy.



For those unfamiliar with HOW TO price match at Walmart
1. Shop as usual, filling up your cart with the merchandise you plan to buy
2. When you get to the checkout line, be prepared to show the cashier the circular before that item that you want to price match is scanned
3. Cashier manually adjusts the price - you can go to any cashier - a manager is not needed for a price match
4. Make sure the price that is put in manually is correct. That's it. Simple
5. Rinse, lather, repeat for each item that you want price matched
6. Give coupons at the end, as usual. You do not have to indicate that the coupons are for an item that was price matched



For those unfamiliar with Walmart's Price Match Policy
1. You should not be embarrassed to price match ice cream, groceries, tooth paste, maxi pads or any other item at Walmart
2. They will not beat competitor’s prices by 5%, 10%, 20% or 110% of the difference
3. They will match locally advertised prices
4. You must bring the circular for the advertised prices
5. They will not match “buy 1 get 1 free”
6. They will not match anything where you get anything free
7. The purpose of Walmart’s price match policy is to bring your business to them (instead of the competitors)
8. My purpose for taking advantage of Walmart’s price match policy is to save gas, and not have to drive to several stores to take advantage of all their sales
9. If you are refused a price match, you can call 1-800-WALMART and they are supposed to help you
10. If you have a problem using coupons, you can call 1-800-WALMART and they are supposed to help you
11. You can price match on any advertised item whether it be groceries or tires or personal products, as long as it is the same name brand and size that Walmart carries
12. You can price match produce
13. Show the circular to the cashier so that they can see the item that you want to price match BEFORE the cashier scans that item so she can do the manual adjustment on the price
14. You can price match stores like Big Lots that are considered to be "closeout stores", who do not accept coupons on top of their advertised prices. (Closeout price minus coupon usually equals a pretty good deal, like nearly free toothpaste)

Well, folks that’s all I got about Walmart’s price match policy. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask….

Please don’t be too embarrassed to get your ice cream price matched. It’s really no reason to be embarrassed… and if they don’t do it, call 1-800-WALMART right in front of your cashier LOL

BTW if you start price matching at Walmart with competitor's circulars, you will find that they REALLY don't have the lowest prices everyday.

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