Never Wash a Germy Dish Cloth Again

Posted by on Aug 28, 2006 in Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks | 2 comments I’ve used these blue “shop towels” in the garage for years. Then one day, I ran out of paper towels in the kitchen and used these as a backup. I was amazed at how well they held up under water. They have the convenient disposablity of paper towels, but never fall apart when wet; even after a full sink of dishes. You can ring them out and reuse them over and over again. In fact,...
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Save Yourself from Backpack Clutter with Family Inboxes

Posted by on Aug 25, 2006 in Popular Posts: Organizing | 1 comment School is starting again…which means seas of pastel colored papers coming home in backpacks. Of course the problem is that we get a random assortment each day. Homework, reminders, permission slips…it’s tough to keep it all straight. Rather than let my counter clutter up, I created this inbox system in my kitchen cupboard to help me manage the clutter. Since the kitchen is the hub of...
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The Blanket Game

Posted by on Aug 5, 2006 in Popular Posts: Family Fun | 1 comment This classic, no set-up, game is a big hit with all age groups.  I’ve used it for everything from family home evenings to combined mutual activities.  It’s a classic. Set Up: Divide your group into two teams of any size (recommended minimum is 4 per team).   Gather 5-10 blankets, sheets, or sleeping bags.  You’ll need one neutral person to act as a referee and be the...
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