MAKE A NOTE!! -- May 4th, 2005
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My Favorite: Books
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Less Junk Mail (for Mother's Day)
For Mother's Day or any occasion, it is always nice to get LESS junk mail. You can now sign your address up to "opt-out" of junk mail with new credit card or insurance offers connected with the top 4 credit bureaus. You can call 1-888-5-opt-out (1-888-567-8688), or do it online (much easier) at www.optoutprescreen.com You will still get junk mail that isn't related to these sites or insurance/credit card offers, but I think you will see a big reduction in the amount of junk mail you receive if you sign up for this program. Check out the other programs on the web site that can reduce your junk email, and phone call solicitors.
POST IT...by your computer or phone.
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Super Potholders (for Mother's Day)
You may have seen them on TV, but your local stores should be carrying them now for better prices than the TV versions. Silicon potholders are the latest rage. They look like soft plastic, but these amazing things are heat resistant up to 675 degrees! They are dishwasher safe (water-proof) and can also double as a jar opener. I will admit that they are a bit less flexible than regular potholders, but no more burning your hand because the hot liquid hit the potholder edge, or you held on too long. This would be a great gift item for moms, grandmothers (whose hands may be a little less steady), or less experienced children. If your local store doesn't carry it, go to... www.amazon.com And enter "silicone potholders" into the search box.
POST IT...on your shopping list.
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Chocolate Cheats (for Mother's Day)
Okay, one of the top gifts moms receive are chocolates. But we all have those special favorites that we love to taste, and those we'd prefer to spit out as quickly as possible. Since one man's trash is another man's treasure, this really is a waste. Our suggestion is for families (not for our guests). So with apologies to Forrest Gump, let's find out what we're going to get. When you receive a box of chocolates, take a sharp knife and cut each chocolate in half, so you can see what kind they are. Not only will you eliminate the waste of someone getting one they don't like, but you can also enjoy a variety of pieces without filling up as fast. Use a sheet of plastic wrap to make the box airtight, since they will dry out after being cut in half if not stored well.
POST IT...where you keep your chocolates.
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"The Magic of Ordinary Days" (for Mother's Day)
It is very rare that I recommend a novel. Our days are so busy that sometimes we almost feel guilty unless we are reading a "productive" book. But this little number is so full of the lessons of unconditional love, that I can't see how you can read it and not be affected for the better. Set in WWII Colorado, "The Magic of Ordinary Days," by Ann Howard Creel, tells the story of a minister's daughter who makes a big mistake and ends up in an arranged marriage to a quiet farmer. While there is a side story of her friendship with 2 Japanese American girls from an internment camp, the real story is the patience and love her husband lives and breathes. Don't just see the Hallmark movie, this is one that you want to read and absorb. Definitely NOT a shallow romance novel. A quick read, and it won't be a GUILTY pleasure, because the example set in this book IS "productive." It's about loving someone, and learning to accept someone's love for you. To read more about it, or order it through Amazon, go to... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0142000906/makeanote Your local library might have it as well. Order some extra copies, this is one of those books that you'll want to keep and share all at once. See our quote below, as well.
POST IT...on your shopping list.
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Recipe: Overnight French Toast (for Mother's Day)
This is a nice easy bread to do for breakfast when company is visiting, makes it look like you slaved all morning.
| Cut 1 loaf of French bread into 8 thick slices. |
| Combine 5 eggs, 3/4C milk, 1 tbsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp baking powder. |
| Pour over bread. |
| Cover and refrigerate overnight. |
| The next day, combine 20 oz bag of frozen whole strawberries, 4 ripe sliced bananas, 1 C sugar, and 1 tblsp apple pie spice. |
| Spoon fruit mixture in greased 9x13 pan and top with soaked bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. |
| Bake in 450 oven 20-25 min. |
| Serve bread topped with fruit mixture. |
| Experiment with other fruit combos, fresh and frozen. POST IT...in your recipe box and shopping list. |
POST IT...in your recipe box & on your shopping list.
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Back Issue Treasure: May 2nd, 1998 Issue (Florist Tips, Ripen Avocados, Sweetest Navel Oranges, Airline Tips, Internet Safety for kids, & More)
For tips for families on how to make those florist order go far, or tips on how to get that airline deal to visit mom...for tips for moms on how to ripen avocados, find the sweetest navel oranges, and keeping your kids safe online...all this and more in this back issue.
To retrieve this back issue click HERE.
POST IT...by your computer.
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Missing Adult: Molly Dattillo
Molly is 23 years old, She is Caucasian and has shoulder length, light brown hair and green eyes. She weighs about 100 pounds and is about 5 feet tall. She has a dime-sized birth mark on the upper outside of her right arm, just below the elbow, and her left thumbnail is shortened and hook-like--deformed in a childhood accident. She is athletic and has a wiry runner's build. She has been missing from the Westlake Apts in Indianapolis, IN since July 6, 2004 at about 7:30 p.m. For photos, flyers, and more details go to... http://www.findmollydattilo.com/ POST IT...in your car or business, esp. if you are in the Indiana area.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of you have tried to access files of children featured in past issues without success. This usually means the children were found and the files were removed.
Final Words
JOKE (Funny, but true)
"Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot."
~~Lucy Lawless (1968- ), Actress
QUOTE
"A...reader might learn that mistakes don't always hinder, that growth may follow mistakes, and that happiness may be found in unexpected places and in the company of unexpected people. Livvy's outlook on her mistake began to change as the book progressed, as Ray's love began to touch her, and as she started to see the special qualities that shimmered beneath his surface."
~~"The Magic of Ordinary Days," by Ann Howard Creel, Reader's Guide Section
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