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Boy Bashing?
Sometimes I wonder what these fashion designers are thinking. I read an article in our local newspaper recently which left me in wonder. What happened to girl power? Teaching our daughters to respect themselves? Emphasizing self-esteem & sexual...
DRESSING TIPS FOR 30-SOMETHINGS YOU MUST KNOW
It has been said that 30 is the new 20 so pack away all those
thoughts of stodgy, boring outfits and break out of your fashion
rut! By far the most popular fashion icon of this decade is
Carrie Bradshaw, the fantastic 30-something that took New...
Fashion Trends Spring 2005
The spring 2005 fashion trends show clothing and accessories that are very feminine and full of color, style and patterns. What are the experts forecasting for spring?
Fabric – Romance is in the air. The fabrics this season will be more...
If The Hard To Find Petite Size Is What You Are Looking For Then These Online Clothing Stores Are What You Want
We all know the expression: "If the shoe fits wear it." But for petites, the motto is more likely to go something like this: "If the petite size fits, buy it." Meaning clothing petite size has been hard to find in clothing stores and their needs...
Skin Type - Do You Know Yours?
In order to care for your skin properly you must first determine the type of skin you have. There are 5 types of skin: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Problem Skin.
Normal:
The skin is soft, supple and smooth. It is fine-textured and...
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A Few Old-Fashioned Fun Things
There are just too many toxic chemicals in some of the things that our children play with. They are also very expensive. Here are a few safe products that will delight your youngster for hours.
Play dough:
3 cups flour, 1-1/2 cups salt, 1-1/2 cups water, 2 tbs. oil, food coloring
Mix all together. Divide into small portions and add food coloring for the color you want. If too moist, add more flour. Store in covered containers and keep cool.
Not to be eaten just played with.
Finger paints:
3 tbs. sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 cups cold water, food coloring
Mix sugar and cornstarch in pan. Add water and stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring constanty. Mixture will boil, then thicken. Cook about 5 mins. Remove from heat; cool. Separate into 4-5 cups. Add food coloring a drop
at a time. Add a drop of dish detergent in each cup to make clean-up a breeze.
Paint on paper, cardboard or posterboard.
Soap bubbles:
1/2 cup dish detergent, 5 cups cold water, 2 tbs. sugar
Mix gently and pour into bottles. Makes great bubbles.
Face paint:
1 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. water, 1/2 tsp. cold cream, food coloring
In each cup, mix the ingredients. Add a drop or two of food coloring, a different color for each cup. Stir and paint to the delight of all your children and their friends.
Brings back some fond memories, doesn't it?
ENJOY!
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 January
About the Author
Arleen has written numerous novels,
books, cookbooks, and newsletters:
http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com
http://www.arleenssite.com
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