Growing up my parents had that drawer in the kitchen. You know the one, screwdrivers, hammers, nails, screws, tape. Often called the ‘junk drawer’ it didn’t have any cooking or serving utensils but things you needed round the house. I’ve put together a list of things that you should have in your utility drawer.
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Tools round the house…
May 16th, 2008 · No Comments
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‘08 New Year’s Resolutions…
January 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Ok, we all love to hate them… promises we make while in the midst of the holiday fun time only to break a bit farther down the road. Ok I have just a couple for this year. Nothing BIG nothing monumental but simple ones to make my life better.
Tags: Home and Family · Personal
Bunk Bed Safety Tips
December 13th, 2007 · No Comments
With the recent recall I decided to rethink my daughters bunk bed. We originally purchased it to help with storage in her room as it’s more of a loft bed with a pull out bed on the bottom. So I did my homework and have a few safety tips for bunk beds.
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Holiday Batteries
December 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
(to the tune of Silver Bells)
Blinking flashlights,
R/C motorbikes,
Hand held gaming machines.
All running on those small cylinders.
Energizer,
Duracell
Even Raovack in demand.
By all the gifts that have been given this year.
Batteries, Batteries…
I’m all out of batteries…
Toys don’t run… things don’t hum… Even the dolly won’t play!
Tags: Home and Family · Saving Money
Tips for the gifting chaos
December 1st, 2007 · No Comments
We’re coming up to a BIG time of year of gift giving. Which is always fun for the giver and receiver. If you’re ever in doubt take a look at the smile on the jolly guy that visits every year about this time. Well make this the BEST year ever with some tips.
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Parenting or Product design.
November 16th, 2007 · No Comments
In a tragic circumstance and 8 month old child was killed when a storage rack fell on top of him. The company is offering a repair kit to purchasers of the storage rack. While the manufacturer is taking the high road in this situation could more steps have been taken to have prevented this tragedy?
Tags: Home and Family · Recalls
Immigration Reflection and GREAT GIFT IDEA.
November 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Currently the country is in a great debate about illegal immigration. The matter is still under consideration to say the least and this is not about that subject. We often forget about how immigration has touched many of our lives as most of us have immigrant blood in our veins. There is a monument located [...]
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