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The Case of the Missing Earring 3

This is a three-part series. Although it concerns the events of mostly one day, the story is divided into three. You can only get so much of a good thing at one time. Plus, I like threes. I hope you will come back each day to read it all. I moved the bed and examined the floor again in daylight. Nothing. Finally I did the old pantyhose vacuum trick. I sacrificed a stocking in my efforts. The gremlins, having the stocking draw called to attention decided to explore that as well, turning stocking and pantyhose into rope for tug-of-war. Yes, … Continue reading →

The Case of the Missing Earring 2

This is a three-part series. Although it concerns the events of mostly one day, the story is divided into three. You can only get so much of a good thing at one time. Plus, I like threes. I hope you will come back each day to read it all. Last night, in addition to the earring back, my husband and I found a second earring back and exactly one diamond earring. The other one was no where to be seen. Of course it could be anywhere in the house, depending on whether or not it was picked up by one … Continue reading →

The Case of the Missing Earring

What happened to that little diamond earring? Was it gremlins or a thief who stole it away in the middle of the night? This is a three-part series. Although it concerns the events of mostly one day, the story is divided into three. You can only get so much of a good thing at one time. Plus, I like threes. I hope you will come back each day to read it all. Nothing can transform your house into chaos than turning it upside down looking for one little diamond earring. Today was supposed to be a day to catch up … Continue reading →

Tooth Fairy Generous Despite the Economy

Practically everyone is looking toward frugal living in order to deal with the serious issues in our current economy. One entity, however, that is not tightening her belt is the tooth fairy. Should the Tooth Fairy be more frugal or is her generosity in fact related to the recession? According to Medical News Today, the average price of a tooth left under a pillow has actually increased from 2006 to 2007 by 22 percent. The survey, the Tooth Fairy PollSM was conducted by Securian Dental plans, shows that Tooth Fairy gifts varied widely, from five cents all the way up … Continue reading →

Repairing Our Front Walk

Sometimes a simple home improvement project that should have taken a day or perhaps even a weekend stretches out to last more than a week or two. Have you been following the adventures we have been having trying to get a simple front walk put in? If you missed out of what we have been up to, you can catch up here: Hail in August and Our New Walk Putting in a New Front Walk Defining Our New Front Walk When I last left off, we had just returned from getting some river rock to define the edges of the … Continue reading →

Cost Compare on Dental Care

Healthy teeth are important, and we often resign ourselves to having to pay whatever our dentist tells us to pay. But there are a few different ways to save on dental care without compromising the health of your teeth. Did you know, for example, that the cost of the same porcelain veneers can vary from dentist to dentist by thousands of dollars? Keep reading to find out how you can save money on dental care. Let’s start with the cost for dental procedures. All costs are not created equal. Just as when you buy a car or any major purchase, … Continue reading →

My Life with the Sink Monster

Have you ever woken up from a bad dream only to find that there was a little bit of reality to it after all? Or perhaps you have a certain sense of dread before walking down a certain alley or into a certain room. It is almost as though you can hear the audience watching you as though you are in a horror film, “Don’t go in there!” and “Nooooo!” This happens every once in a while in my house, usually on weekends. I get up on a Saturday morning before everyone else is. The house is still and quiet … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: June 23 – 29

Another week has gone by and since many of us stay so busy during the summer, it’s easy to miss an article here or there. No worries. They’re right here for your convenience (see other weeks in review for past articles). The Well-Stocked Toolbox How well is your toolbox stocked? Check out Mary Ann’s tips on which tools are important for home improvement enthusiasts. After reading this blog, if you want to know what additional items should go into your toolbox, check back soon. Your Yard: Stuff to do Outside Just sitting outside enjoying a nice breeze can be a … Continue reading →

The Basics for Brushing

Just because we brush every day (often twice a day) doesn’t mean we’re doing it right! Studies have shown that there are lots of people out there who have bad brushing habits. Here are some tips to help you get it right. Don’t brush too hard. You can actually hurt your teeth and gums this way. A thorough brushing takes two minutes or more — whether you use an electric toothbrush or a traditional one. Set a timer if you need to. Most people think they’re brushing long enough and they just aren’t. Those “Tooth Tunes” brushes are great for … Continue reading →