Old Valentines

I have a collection of old Valentines that my aunt & uncle gave to each other. My camera does not do them justice but I wanted to share them with my blogging friends. I framed them to preserve them the best I can. Each year I get them out and display them during the Valentine season. Hope you enjoy them.......................

Baking Soda Tips Cont.

1) Use Baking Soda on a damp cloth to polish silver.

2) To clean grout (any color) mix 3 cups of Baking Soda with 1 cup of warm water. Scrub grout with brush and rinse well.

3) Remove heel marks from hard floors with a damp cloth and Baking Soda.

4) Put on the bottom of kitty litter boxes to help eliminate odor. This works with clay or clumping varieties.

5) to clean up cat/dog vomit, sprinkle on a heavy coating of Baking Soda. Let it absorb moisture and dry, then scoop up or vacuum.

Monday's Blessings

1) assurance of salvation
2) a good hair cut.
3) homemade cinnamon rolls
4) wonderful neighbors
5) a delicious casserole ready for dinner

Have a good day!

Sunday Blessing

For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8

Where are my pictures?

I could take pictures with my camera but could not put them into my computer. This happened suddenly. I tried and tried but it won't work. Soooooooooooo I took it into Staples on Wednesday. I picked it up again today (Friday). So I get it home, plug it in; it works. Only cost me $39.99. Not so bad - they do not know what happened but when they cleaned it up etc. , it worked. I didn't realize how much the computer is a part of my life until I didn't have it. I missed visiting my blog friends. I'm glad I'm back. Have a fun week-end.

Dishwasher Spot Stopper

I purchased the book entitled TALKING DIRTY WITH THE QUEEN OF CLEAN by Linda Cobb. Here are some ways baking soda can help you with your cleaning duties:

Baking soda is a great deodorizer, cleaner and mild abrasive. Use as you would a sofe-scrubbing product or cleanser in tubs and sinks.

Keep food disposals fresh and free-flowing by putting the stopper in the disposal and adding 3 inches of warm water and a handful of baking soda. Turn on the disposal and let water run out.

Remove perspiration stains and odor from clothing by applying a paste of baking soda and water and letting it soak 30 minutes prior to laundering.

Mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Soak freshly washed socks in this for 30 minutes. Spin out in the washer (do not rinse out the solution), dry and you will have odor-eater socks.

Clean smudges on wallpaper with baking soda and water.

Remove crayon from hard surface as a mild abrasive to remove stains. (sorry kids, your art work has to gooooooooooooo)

Little Things

It's just the little things we do
that make us wealth,y I have found -
A smile, a hug, or just a handshake.
These things make the world go 'round.

A phone call or just a cheerful note
to brighten someone's day.....
And spending time with children
as they learn, and as they play.

It's not the fortune, or the fame;
It's not the way we dress.
It's not the people we meet -
all of this does not impress.

It's just the kindness that we show,
forgiveness, mixed with care and love.
It's just the little things we do,
as God observes us from above.

Edna Massimilla