Go Ahead, Freeze the Avocados
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Below is the content from a message that was posted in an online Young Women’s group. I love avocados and, of course, any advice on storing food is always welcome. Hope you find these tips helpful for your avocados.
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Ever since my husband’s doctor suggested avocados to promote good health, we’ve been on an […]
Origami Instructional Handouts
Monday, April 14th, 2008Last week I planned an Origami activity for Cub Scouts. I was unable to get an Origami expert to teach the boys so I spent several hours online looking and learning.
As a youth, I had “learned” Origami several times, some of them at church activities. I always enjoyed them and I loved the […]
Tips for Getting Good Letters of Recommendation
Monday, March 24th, 2008Letters of Recommendation are an important component of a Scholarship Portfolio, but getting good letters can sometimes be a challenge. You may be tempted to think that since someone else is writing the letters that there is little you can do to ensure their quality. However, if you do a little work beforehand, you will […]
How to Make and Play with Bean Bags (Even if You’re Too Old)
Monday, March 24th, 2008In 2005, as Katrina refugees flooded into Houston, my in-law’s ward decided to collect toys for the children staying in the Astrodome. My mother-in-law asked for my help assembling items to donate. We tried to think of toys that were versatile and easy to store, something that would entertain the kids and that they could […]
How To Get Dried Blood Out of Clothing
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Ok, it sounds gross and it really is gross, but as girls we all know that we have to deal with blood a lot more than we would like to. Whether it is from a sister’s loose tooth or a nephew’s cut head, chances are if there is blood, it’s going to get on […]
