A stool is prety much a must-have in our house. There's always something that one of our toddlers needs to reach, and even the older children find it handy once in a while. Nuby's step stools have three essential things that I look for in a good stool: safe and sturdy construction, lightweight and attractive. Our Nuby Step Stool sits solidly on the floor and never slides around, thanks to the four wide legs with rubber bottoms. It's actually rated to hold up to 800 pounds. Wow! I even used it Continue Reading
A Quiet Pencil Sharpener that Works!
Today I'm going to talk about sharpening pencils. Yes, I know it's not as exciting as counting flowers on the wall or matching up socks, but it's something that needs to be talked about because we go through a LOT of pencils around here, and I'm fed up with the little hand-held sharpeners! They love to get lost. They love to create messy little piles of shavings on our table. And they especially love to devour the ends of our pencils. Getting a pencil sharp really shouldn't be such a Continue Reading
How to Make a Beautiful Strawberry “Rose” Garnish
My Mother's Day cake needed a pretty garnish, and I had a basket of strawberries just waiting to fill the bill. However, I wanted something different than the usual method of slicing and fanning the berries out. So I Googled around and was struck by one photo in particular; it was a strawberry cut to look like a rose. What a perfect garnish for Mother's Day! After a couple of clumsy attempts, I executed a decent rose to bloom on top of my pineapple cake. Here's the method I used. #1 Pick a Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Ideas for Garden Statues
I love and appreciate beautiful landscaping, but don't have the time or talent to do anything very elaborate. Fortunately, if you have a nice focal piece to work with like a lovely statue, monument or bird bath, the setting is not too difficult to execute. Here are a few outdoor shrines we spotted in our local community. The fourth photo shows how a family simply placed a statue of Christ in the crook of an old tree for a very nice effect. A few more from local neighborhoods: With just Continue Reading
Can Cloth Diapers Help Heal Rashes?
You might be looking at me kind of funny if your baby has ever gotten a rash from wearing cloth diapers. It's certainly possible, especially if their delicate skin is very sensitive to wetness or certain fibers. But it's worth exploring other options since there are so many fabric choices now on the cloth diaper market. If baby is reacting to wetness, try stay-dry liners. If you suspect it's detergent, do a thorough stripping or switch brands and make sure you add extra rinses. If synthetics are Continue Reading
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