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Nike Grind…Reuse Your Shoes!! | December 14, 2010

Oh my goodness, this is the coolest thing ever!  I just learned about this very cool program by Nike ReUSE A SHOE that recycles athletic/tennis shoes in any condition, or any other brand and turns them into sports surfaces! They collect shoes from partnering retail stores and other shoe recycling centers. The shoes are taken apart in three sections.  The rubber on the bottom, the sole of the shoe and the fabric of the shoe and they place them onto three different conveyor belts to get ground up. After it has been through the “Nike Grind” they use the material … Read More »


 

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Organizing Your Purse for Christmas Shopping… | December 9, 2010

Did you know that on average a purse can weigh 10-12 lbs?  Now keep in mind that is just as is, what about all the stuff we cram in it while we are shopping?

Christmas shopping is one of the most fun times of the year.  Instead of hauling around the kitchen sink that is at the bottom of your purse.  I would like to suggest a few easy options to make shopping a breeze and save some wear and tear on your back!

If I am going to do some major shopping I will take my big black purse.  I swear … Read More »


 

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Best Linen Tip Ever! | December 7, 2010

I was asked to give a presentation last week.  I was so excited and to my surprise there were 75 people attending!  It was one of the worst presentations I have ever given!!!  There were two people that went ahead of me that gave a five minute commercial about their businesses and both were having difficulties with the microphone.  You couldn’t hear a word they were saying or it would be this loud static noise.  I know you are wondering where am I going with this, hold on…I promise it gets worse before it gets better!

Now its my turn, remember … Read More »


 

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Organizing a Christmas Gift List Before Black Friday | November 24, 2010

I don’t know about you but we don’t have any trees with money growing on them.  I keep looking out our back door but still no money trees.  I know several of you will be shopping on Black Friday.  I would like to back up a bit to make sure that you purchase things that you need and not just because it was a great deal.

So many people have a gift closet or gift tote of over bought presents.  I will tell you I am probably the worst offender when it comes to my boys.  We will make a list, … Read More »


 

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Kids Holiday Artwork! | November 19, 2010

When the boys were younger I would preserve some of their holiday artwork.  I wouldn’t save every piece but I would grab one from each of them and use laminating sheets to keep them safe. I display the artwork on our garage door entering our house from the garage.  They laugh every time I get them out and display them prominently for the entire world to see.

Speaking of this, I just pulled out our Thanksgiving books and a couple of hand print turkeys made from the boys when they were in pre-school.  One says, “I am thankful for paint” the other … Read More »


 

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Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Thanksgiving! | November 16, 2010

As I mentioned last week,  now would be a good time to get your menu started for Thanksgiving.  I would like to take it one step further and let’s make sure your refrigerator/freezer is ready for Thanksgiving as well.

If you are going out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday or even if you are hosting Thanksgiving, now would be a great time to do some refrigerator organizing. Try not to buy to a lot of food that will not get used in the next couple of weeks or that will rot in your refrigerator while you are away.

Maybe the next … Read More »


 

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Tips for an Organized Thanksgiving! | November 10, 2010

I realize Halloween just got over but why not get ahead of the game this Thanksgiving?  If Thanksgiving dinner is one of your responsibilities for friends and family now is a great time to plan ahead.  If you are one of the lucky ones that gets to go visit family and have Thanksgiving dinner severed to you than there is no need to read this blog, unless of course you just love my tips!

Here are a some tips to help with Thanksgiving Dinner:

Start off by making a menu of what you would like to serve for dinner and deserts.  After … Read More »


 

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Halloween is Over…T-Day is Almost Here! | November 1, 2010

I know, I know it’s only November 1st, but I hate to be the bearer of bad news…Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  Start by gathering all of your Halloween decorations, books, CD’s and DVD’s into one room of your home.  If you don’t have a storage tote, grab a box or large trash bag to store your items.

Now would be a great time to double check all the decorations or books to see if any repairs need to be made before the next holiday season.  My poor Jack-O’-Lantern needed a dentist this morning….nothing a little hot glue couldn’t fix.  … Read More »