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That sun can play tricks on you
“Mom, my hair is turning colors… it’s turning blonder.†“I know… it’s because of the sun.†“No, it’s this color even when I’m in the shade.â€
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The BEST babysitter in the entire world
Is a frog. Still, you need about 22 of them to be effective. They caught the biggest part of the batch at night, and stored them in an empty wine glass box. When the box started to move from all the jumping, I did freak out a bit. So they moved the frogs to an empty cooler, provided water, bugs, grass and weeds. Later, they expanded the frog’s home to the canoe. Still, the day was filled with frog jumping games, and races. Lots of re-catching of the frogs, as well. So, you might want to watch where you step the next time you go for a canoe ride… especially…
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Taxis are as hard to find here as in NYC
I’m searching the yellow pages for a taxidermist. My husband caught an 18″ bass, with all four boys in the boat, and it’s something everyone says, “The kids will remember for the rest of their life.” So, with a tiny bit of stalling and pondering about where the bass will hang, I’m searching the yellow pages for a taxidermist, in unknown lands and small towns that I really know nothing about, while my husband is off at work this week. Most of the numbers are disconnected. I finally “catch a live one on the other line” (I’m so clever.) And the guy explains, “You can come over, but the place…
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Get Rid of That Mosquito Itch
Easily… with a dab of Ammonia. Cloudy or clear… either one works. Just thought you’d want to know.
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We Made Out Like Bandits
With our eyes glistening with the ideas what we could accomplish in the lake house if we just moved a few pieces of furniture – OK, actually, EVERY piece of furniture, I walked across the mushy grass on this rainy Saturday morning and asked cousin Ed and his son Matt if they would come over and help us move some furniture. They didn’t jump up out of their seats right away, so I added, the words, “After you’re done watching your fishing show.†And then I added, “There’s a stack of pancakes with raspberry syrup in it for you.†I went back to our place and waited. My Diva friend…
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All I wanted was a simple white paint…
A dreamy page from Cottage Living Magazine… Our lake house came pre-furnished with all kinds of furniture. Nothing I would have bought, but it’s here, and it’s free, and we’re using the stuff. Some of the stuff reeked with fleas, odors and noxious smells; so we burned them. These included a burnt orange fuzzy chair; a brown mushroom footstool, and a goldenrod-upholstered swivel chair. Soon, people around the lake started donating more stuff, like mattresses, oak console tables, and sofas. We took whatever came our way. We have no fear of getting too much stuff, because the lake house came with this huge guesthouse. (We bought our lake house solely…
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My love affair with the washing machine
13 Ways To Make Doing Laundry Like Taking a Bubble Bath Some girls love bubble baths, but I love laundry. Some days, I go hunting through the house for sour-smelling clothes that I can transform into lavender-scented bundles. Trust me; transform your laundry room into an aroma-scented haven, and you’ll transform your life. Soon, you’ll relish laundry day as that one non-hectic day of your whole week. The fruits of your labor will permeate closets, dressers and linen closets for weeks. Seriously; how can you not LOVE a machine that does all the work that your Great Grandmother used a washboard to do? (And learn how to ban ironing and…
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So long masked bandit
I always knew there was a masked bandit out there creeping around at night. In fact, I did see you one night — you gave me quite a scare. Now, we’re taking you away to a new home. So long. Now, we’re set to find your cousin, Mr. Skunk.
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I’m thinking of entering the county fair
with my prized beans. You know you’ve reached success when you’re skeptical Father says, “I’m amazed at how well your fort does look after all.” Despite the junkyard trellises, the discarded branches and posts full of Irish Spring Soap. Not only can I say that the fort a success, but the beans are so mighty, Jack-In-The-Beanstalk BIG. I think I should win a prize or something. The 20 foot vines on the fort have wrapped themselves so beautifully around those junkyard trellis, so that all you see are those big, beautiful draping leaves. If you’re thinking about building a similar fort, I encourage you to get these Jack-In-The Beanstalk Seed…
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