QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA's comments

Friday Frugal Funnies - 16 Signs You Are Really Broke - Blog Entry

28 Jul 2006 07:03 PM

Needed to add the line:

Signs that you are really broke: You cyphen gas out of the gasoline jug from the lawn mower to use in the car. Gas is over $3/gallon.

Penny Pages - Blog Entry

28 Jul 2006 07:01 PM

Super ideas! So glad you've shared with the rest of us who enjoy the hobby of scrapping.

Religious Marriage versus Civil Marriage - Blog Entry

28 Jul 2006 06:59 PM

You have given this much time and thought.

Getting married for me took an entire year of planning. So many special details that I wanted my family and friends to share our joy of our special day. We wanted a religious ceremony because that is just who we are.

I also needed to get onto my DH's health insurance, hence the need to make it legal as well as religious.

Yes, people can go down to the courthouse, get married by a judge, and have it done in 5 minutes. That's legalese at its simplicity.

DH and I wanted a special day to involve our religious preferences as well as our family and friends. For us it is still a special day, 25 years later.

Country Beef Stew with Dumplings - Blog Entry

26 Jul 2006 06:36 PM

Mmmmmm! That smells delicious!

And What About All Those Paper Towel Tubes? - Blog Entry

18 Jul 2006 04:48 PM

Our H.S. art teacher also collects them for her students when they are studying paintings.

Placed in front of the eye, either close or far away, it helps to focus on the paintings techniques and color choices in a specific area, rather then trying to view the entire painting.

And What About All Those Paper Towel Tubes? - Blog Entry

18 Jul 2006 04:46 PM

Forgot a very easy thing to do with paper towel tubes, hold it directly in front of your mouth, and sing, "Too Doo!"

Makes a silly little noise that could be part of your home made band.

And What About All Those Paper Towel Tubes? - Blog Entry

18 Jul 2006 04:45 PM

I did something similar to Eansmommy's project. DS#1 had kindergarten graduation and I made cute little party favors so they looked like graduation caps with toilet paper tubes. I placed candy inside the 2" paper tube and cut it as noted above. I either glued or taped a 2" square of poster board on top to make a top of the little hat. Added a cute tassel and a sticker on top.

It was very cheap for a party favor and sooooo cute.

This could be for any type of a graduation ceremony, not just kindergarten.

Oprah Says She Is Not Gay - Blog Entry

18 Jul 2006 04:40 PM

I never ever considered that Oprah was gay.

A woman needs to have friends to share things with. That does not make her gay.

Dealing with Tender Breasts - Blog Entry

16 Jul 2006 08:49 AM

Another tip for new moms: when baby needs to be removed from the breast, do not just pull the baby away as it will also pull on the breast itself.

Pulling on baby sucking on the breast = pain for mom.

Simply place your clean finger, by the baby's mouth or lips to break the sucking seal, then remove the baby from the breast.

Picnics 101 - Blog Entry

16 Jul 2006 08:46 AM

For years my parents have kept a bag in the truck of the car for spur-of-the-moment picnics. In it are paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils, a tablecloth, serving utensils, a clean/empty cooler,etc.

Then, a quick stop at the supermarket or drive through restaurant makes for a quick and fun picnic.