Good winter afternoon. I hope this finds you well and enjoying the season. Here, it is a cold day but no snow or rain. they say that will come Friday and Saturday. So I am sure all the kids are excited about having snow, sledding, snowball fights and just the magic of a snowy day. I, too, think it is beautiful, especially when I can sit inside and watch it as I sip hot tea while curled up in a warm cozy blanket. Of course, that is just a dream.

Today Pamela came over and visited a bit. We played 2 games of Yahtzee. It was fun. She is getting ready to go back to school to get her Masters, so that will keep her very busy for a year or so. Working and going to school is quite a bit, then add in home life with five fur babies to help with everything. Her husband will help a whole lot, but the fur babies don’t understand when it is school time, so that will keep the whole thing interesting.

I am still fighting this “Allergy” stuff that Tina had and I somehow got. The coughing is the worse, but the runny nose comes in a close second with sneezing right behind it. Years ago I thought buying stock in the klenex Company was a good idea. I wish we had as I probably would either have a good income from it or else get free klenex for life. As it is, I just help support them by buying klenex by the six boxes at a time package. I must say, Tina helps with that also. She is much better and at work, keeping busy, and warm.

I have decided to use some of my Mom, (her grandchildren called her “Wah”)household hints instead of quotes. She had a tablet, small, pocket size, that she wrote household hints in. I think that, since she is no longer with us, and that the tablet is now mine, I should share it with others and even though a few of them will be something use in days gone by, many will still be helpful now. And who know, maybe a laugh or two will emerge from them.

House hold Hint of the Day: ” White spots and water rings are caused by excess wax, (on furniture) and can be removed with a rubbing compound. Use any brand tooth paste and mix with a little baking soda. This won’t harm the finish on the furniture. Dampen a cotton cloth well and squeeze out excess water than put a little of the compound on the cloth and rub the spot til it disappears. It may take 3 to 15 minutes of rubbing, depending on how deep the moisture has penetrated the finish. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe away all the compound that is left and buff for luster.”

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, and fun day.

Blessings