Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts

Friday, December 26, 2008

What is he really saying?

My memory is so NOT what it used to be. Many times I have returned from the grocery store to have my dh ask, "Did you pick up razors/contact solution/lightbulbs/whatever?" Often, the answer to his question is "no". What makes it worse is that he probably reminded me that morning, but "life" got in the way and I forgot. Even though I am a prolific list maker and that helps, sometimes I forget to write things on the list....oh dear....

For Christmas, my dear, thoughtful hubby got this cool gadget for me!! It sticks (magnet) to the fridge...just push the record button, say what you need, and it is added to the grocery list. Before I go to the store, I can push another button and the list is printed out...grouped into categories!!! Hello!! How cool is that!!

I do have a little bit of a concern though. Some of the other gifts he got me were a new sewing machine and new knives. Great, useful gifts, and I am happy to have them, but what do you think he's trying to tell me about my job performance?

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Handy Dandy Craft

I found this craft in my Family Fun magazine and thought it would be a great craft to do with the kids, which would ultimately be very useful, too. So, we hauled out the paints, paintbrushes, clothes pins, hot glue gun and got to work. Can you guess what it is? See pix:



It is a hat and mitten dryer/holder!! Just hang them from the ceiling (or wherever works for you) and clip the wet winter wear with the clothespins. We made 3 for my sister-in-law's birthday and 3 for us here at home. Keeping hats and mittens organized is always an uphill battle for us at our house. These should help!!