Newborns In Need will also take gently used clothing! Lots of babies out there could use your child's outgrown clothing. Consider making them a donation to your local Newborns In Need chapter. Simply go to www.newbornsinneed.org and find a chapter in your area.
If you do not know how to knit, crochet, or sew, consider donation supplies to your local Newborns in Need chapter. Many people with experience in these crafts, may not have the financial means to purchase supplies, but would be thrilled to turn these supplies into wearables for the needy babies.
Perhaps you would like to host a baby shower to collect donations? A fun reason to get together with friends and a most worthy cause!
Your contribution will be greatly appreciated! On behalf of needy babies everywhere, a big THANK YOU!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Newborns in Need
Do you have a special talent for knitting, crocheting, or sewing? Newborns in Need is a wonderful organization committed to providing support to low or no income parents of newborns. To find out more about the organization and how you can make a difference in the lives of these needy babies, please go to the following website. www.newbornsinneed.org A child is waiting.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Lowering Your Cost of Living
Tell us what you have done in the last year to lower your living expenses. How are you saving money? Cutting coupons? Buying only on sale? Hosting a clothing exchange? Give us your ideas and share your experiences. We want to know!
Are You Going Green?
Tell us how you are going green! What are you doing to change how you live in order to protect the environment for our next generation.
Cutting Gardening Costs
When shopping for plants, look for those that are in bad shape, but not dead. Ask the manager of the store what kind of a deal he or she might give you if you were to take them off his or her hands. Oftentimes, the store no longer wants to deal with plants in this condition. You may be surprised - and it doesn't cost anything to ask!
Know other gardeners in your area? Why not ask for clippings or starter plants? Many gardening enthusiasts are happy to share! They may even give you helpful information on how to care for your new plants.
Save your seeds! At the end of the season, store your seeds in a brown paper bag or envelope and keep them in the garage (if unheated) or freezer. The seeds will go "dormant" as they would naturally, and will be ready for spring planting.
Buy seeds from the gardening store at the end of the season. Most seeds are still good for a few years after their expiration date.
Got any other ideas to share? Feel free to contribute your ideas!
When shopping for plants, look for those that are in bad shape, but not dead. Ask the manager of the store what kind of a deal he or she might give you if you were to take them off his or her hands. Oftentimes, the store no longer wants to deal with plants in this condition. You may be surprised - and it doesn't cost anything to ask!
Know other gardeners in your area? Why not ask for clippings or starter plants? Many gardening enthusiasts are happy to share! They may even give you helpful information on how to care for your new plants.
Save your seeds! At the end of the season, store your seeds in a brown paper bag or envelope and keep them in the garage (if unheated) or freezer. The seeds will go "dormant" as they would naturally, and will be ready for spring planting.
Buy seeds from the gardening store at the end of the season. Most seeds are still good for a few years after their expiration date.
Got any other ideas to share? Feel free to contribute your ideas!
Protect yourself from Swine Flu
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
* Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
* If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
* Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
* If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Useful Links
Helpful information about dryer sheets. Please check out the link below for all kinds of uses! Thanks, Sue!
http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/25-uses-for-dryer-sheets/
Please note that you can also use a crumbled up piece of aluminum foil in your dryer. It will eliminate the static electricity, you can reuse it over and over and save on the cost of buying dryer sheets! Or if you like the fresh scent of your favorite dryer sheet, simply cut them in half and they will last twice as long!
http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/25-uses-for-dryer-sheets/
Please note that you can also use a crumbled up piece of aluminum foil in your dryer. It will eliminate the static electricity, you can reuse it over and over and save on the cost of buying dryer sheets! Or if you like the fresh scent of your favorite dryer sheet, simply cut them in half and they will last twice as long!
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