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Month January 2011
Ten Laundry Tips
10. 1/4 cup of vinegar in your rinse cycle works wonders in keeping your clothes soft. 9. Always check pockets. There is nothing worse than opening the dryer to find silly putty on your entire load of clothes. (Don’t try…
Say It On The Wall Giveaway Winner
The random winner for the $25 Say It On the Wall gift certificate is: Congratulations Liz! We will email today with your prize. Remember, this week only, Say It On the Wall is offering Make it Do readers a 30%…
In Search of a Mate
The missing sock phenomenon… it is such a mystery. I can understand the kid’s missing socks. The are known to clean by shoving things under the bed, in the closet, or pretty much anywhere but the laundry hamper. But when…
Laundry Tin and a Giveaway!
I finished my new laundry tin… and I LOOOVE IT. Not only does it look great, it also solves a problem. I buy the large box of detergent from Costco for my laundry. It doesn’t fit in my cupboard, or…
Laundry Week
I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home…. I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved…
Old Frame Makeover Using Fabric
I have a small stack of old frames from my last home. Though the frames are outdated and worse for wear, I’ve hung onto them with the idea that one day they would be candidates for a makeover. The first…
This instead…
Yesterday was SO much busier than I expected. The project I am working on didn’t get done so, instead I’ll share a couple of our favorite books right now. The first is a book my husband is reading to the…
Oh Boy Waffles!
The kids are out of school today… that means they woke up this morning, went straight to the family room and put on a movie. That also means they wanted homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Sorry kids, not this morning. …
Making Style Work
Life is a process of continual discovery, and our surroundings should bear witness to the search. The best discoveries are those that are unique and exciting, with elements of the familiar and comforting. The same can be said for style,…
Projects in Progress
I’ve got lots of projects in the works…. But nothing yet to show. I’ve finished one of my fingerless mittens… holding my breath that I don’t run out of yarn before the other is finished. I started the project on…
Quick Cutting Board Tip
This cutting board and I have seen a lot of meals together. Some folks have a different board for everything. But I’m a minimalist, I don’t have a lot of space, and less is always more for me. (I do…