tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post362691972006855734..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: First Day of SpringLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-51256484250751457202012-04-06T07:35:09.400-07:002012-04-06T07:35:09.400-07:00The gloves lasted about 6 weeks, with very heavy u...The gloves lasted about 6 weeks, with very heavy use of several people in the kitchen. With one person, and average use, they may have lasted long. One pair of rubber gloves that really works are the hypo allergenic white ones, which never get a hole.However, they get very stiff as they are used and eventually cannot be used at all, even though they don't leak.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5083613826028097802012-03-23T20:51:10.823-07:002012-03-23T20:51:10.823-07:00This week in our neck of the NW we had a mix of ab...This week in our neck of the NW we had a mix of about 7 inches of snow, winds, rain and sunshine! I'm very much looking forward to seeing the daffodil bulbs we planted last autumn break through soon. <br /><br />The primroses are lovely! I also like your decorated pots and the idea for double layering the gloves.<br /><br />Happy spring!Lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-44298158969813218822012-03-23T18:18:54.350-07:002012-03-23T18:18:54.350-07:00I love the little cocoa container used for a plant...I love the little cocoa container used for a planter...really cute!<br /><br />It smells like spring outside, & it's all I can do not to get too excited & overeager about digging around things. This is the earliest warmup we've had in many years....we could still get pummeled with a good snow, so I don't want to feel too complacent about our good weather!<br /><br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-37807668610060633192012-03-23T15:39:37.164-07:002012-03-23T15:39:37.164-07:00We have snow, as well. Apparently, the NW, and th...We have snow, as well. Apparently, the NW, and the inland NW are the only areas who haven't had the warm up!<br /><br />I love the glove idea! I do spend more than I would like on wearing out gloves..I will do any cleaning job without batting an eye..as long as I have well-fitting gloves! I enjoy REALLY cleaning something, and using VERY hot water to clean most messes..so, gloves are a Rightthinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448900188921522323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31675578891327689552012-03-23T13:32:41.598-07:002012-03-23T13:32:41.598-07:00I overheard a sarcastic comment regarding women at...I overheard a sarcastic comment regarding women at home: just think, if you do not stay home you will not be able to make all those useless things.<br /><br />I imagine in a factory the same things are useful, only because someone is getting a wage for it.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60137015183335100552012-03-23T13:28:23.713-07:002012-03-23T13:28:23.713-07:00I was just thinking, I really do like this blog a ...I was just thinking, I really do like this blog a lot. I think it is very nice of you to put so much here for free. I print out your posts and save them. <br /><br />I recently had a job offer that was tempting. It was what many would consider a good job at a good company and I felt pressured by extended family and others to return to work now that my children are getting a little older. It was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34011479861955432182012-03-23T13:13:44.568-07:002012-03-23T13:13:44.568-07:00Ps. To turn a plastic glove inside out, a puff of ...Ps. To turn a plastic glove inside out, a puff of air can help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-84721547882655413062012-03-23T12:56:33.646-07:002012-03-23T12:56:33.646-07:00If you use this idea, make the smaller glove the o...If you use this idea, make the smaller glove the one that actually fits your hand, and then go up one larger for the outer glove.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-65037197008908546962012-03-23T12:51:56.996-07:002012-03-23T12:51:56.996-07:00That is a good idea. Some of the flock lined glove...That is a good idea. Some of the flock lined gloves were not very comfortable when turned inside out, but it would work in the meantime before getting new ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66537106343985314662012-03-23T12:42:48.840-07:002012-03-23T12:42:48.840-07:00When you accumulate left-hand gloves as the right-...When you accumulate left-hand gloves as the right-hand gloves wear out, you can turn a left-hand glove inside out to wear on your right hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12179065857022610342012-03-23T06:54:04.204-07:002012-03-23T06:54:04.204-07:00Excellent ideas for planters. I especially like th...Excellent ideas for planters. I especially like the little pitchers. These would make nice gifts at Easter and are quite affordable. I recently spent $60 to have flowers delivered to someone on their birthday and while they were nice, I think I could have made a similiar, maybe even nicer, arrangement for less than half the cost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48970876424212771172012-03-23T06:49:24.606-07:002012-03-23T06:49:24.606-07:00This is absolutely beautiful! There are so many th...This is absolutely beautiful! There are so many things that come in plastic containers now, and although I do try to reuse them, this is a lovely way to beautify them first!! I have some impatiens I made cuttings from last fall and have rooted them this winter for an old friend for Mother's Day ... and if I reuse a decorated plastic container as a pot, she will adore them even more!! Thank Katrinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809805272432812002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64867458250497750172012-03-23T05:13:55.943-07:002012-03-23T05:13:55.943-07:00As someone who lives in the South, I have not seen...As someone who lives in the South, I have not seen snow since I was a young child. These photos are lovely. It's supposed to be 85 here today...happy Spring to me!Sarah Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887966641411778673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-16604341995299900382012-03-23T05:09:06.992-07:002012-03-23T05:09:06.992-07:00These are cute ideas! Hope you have a blessed day...These are cute ideas! Hope you have a blessed day and a lovely weekend!<br /><br />SarahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004203870466008754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-49101832729432070332012-03-23T04:29:18.217-07:002012-03-23T04:29:18.217-07:00Nice idea...I've a few plants that could use t...Nice idea...I've a few plants that could use this treatment.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895742601976073283noreply@blogger.com