Use a Kit for Fast, Beautiful Layouts

Looking for a fast and easy way to create a scrapbook layout? You should give a scrapbook kit a try. Papers in a scrapbook kit usually come with a variety of patterned paper all printed in the same colors. This makes it easy to mix stripes, polka dots and floral prints since all of the colors match. Most scrapbooking companies offer specific lines with paper, stickers, other embellishments, and ribbon that all look beautiful together. Some of my favorite coordinated paper lines come from the following companies. Basic Grey. They offer paper with a distressed, yet elegant look. They also … Continue reading

Stepping Stones

If you’d like to add stepping stones to your yard, there are several different methods you can use. You can purchase ready to use stepping stones at home improvement stores, super centers, and garden centers, or you can purchase a stepping stone kit or mold to make your own. Some of the kits are really cute and come with embellishments such as pretty stones and jewels. They come complete with everything you need to make personalized stones. Every member of the family can make his or her own, using a handprint or writing his or her name, and then decorating. … Continue reading

Toy Recalls 1/24/06: Safety Kits

I will be posting these every week, or when I receive notice that something has been recalled. This will be a sort of informational bulletin for you to be aware of what products have been found to be unsafe. This recall is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall #1 CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with L.L. Bean, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products: Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle. Consumers should … Continue reading