Today it will be Thursday Thirty 30 Thirty-Second Chores

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I found this list and thought it would be good for someone who likes to clean as much as I do :) or not


30 Things To Do In Half a Minute


Even if you only have a half a minute to spare, you can accomplish these important chores. With a busy, over scheduled life we seldom have extra time to take care of anything. These quick chores will only take part of a moment of your time.
1. Empty the trash in the bathroom. The small trash cans in our homes can sometimes be overlooked until they are overflowing. Make this chore easier and more quickly accomplished by storing extra liners in the bottom of the trash can. It will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new one.
2. Dust the TV screen. The television screen seems to always need a good dusting. Try a used dryer sheet to help keep dust from resettling.
3. Change the vacuum cleaner bag or empty the dirt bin.Whether your vacuum cleaner is a bagless or bagged a vacuum full of dirt puts more wear and tear on your machine. Take a moment and double check your bag or bin.
4. Clean a mirror.Try using vinegar and newspaper to clean your mirror. The vinegar will help the mirror dry streak free. Newspaper will leave less fuzzy residue than paper towels.
5. Wipe down an appliance.Take a moment and wipe down the outside of your dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or dryer. Don't forget about the outward appearance of the machines you depend on. Wipe up spots and spills quickly, and your appliances will only need an occasional thorough wipe down.
6. Change the towels in a bathroom or in the kitchen.Prevent cross-contamination of germs and bacteria by frequently changing hand towels and kitchen towels.
7. Test your smoke alarm.Smoke alarms should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced at least annually. Try testing the battery on the same day of the month to help you remember. Similarly you might replace the batteries yearly on a memorable date. Many people replace batteries when they change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
8. Dust air vents.The vents and wall around the vents attracts dust. Take a few moments to wipe down the vents in a room or two.
9. Change the battery in a clock.It may seem like a little thing, until you need to know the time.
10. Sprinkle baking soda into your trash can.Occasionally sprinkling baking soda in your garbage will help prevent trash odors from overtaking your home.
11. Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines.If stacks and piles of papers, magazines, and catalogs litter your home, try taking a few moments to throw out some junk paper. Get extra tips for reducing piles of paper in your home.
12. Treat a stain.It only takes a few moments to remove many common stains. Try this list for stain removal.
13. Dust or water plants.Keep plants healthy by remembering to dust and water plants regularly.
14. Wipe down a counter top.The newest disinfectant wipes make it easy to quickly wipe down a counter top to prevent germs from spreading or food from sticking to your surfaces.
15. Wipe down the forgotten areas.Wipe down door knobs, handles, switch plates, remote controls, and telephones. These often used items rarely get remembered when its time to clean. Take a few moments to quickly wipe them down.
16. Clean out the fridge.Thirty seconds may not be time enough to do a thorough cleaning, but it is enough time to pour out the expired milk hidden at the back, or throw away the mysterious foil-wrapped package lurking in the deli drawer.
17. Replace the box of baking soda in your fridge or freezer.Using baking soda in the refrigerator is a great way to reduce odors, but the box of baking soda does need to be changed.
18. Clean the lint filter of your dryer.Lint not only keeps your dryer from running efficiently, it can also pose a fire hazard. Take a few moments and double check your dryer's lint trap.
19. Sweep the entryways of your home.Most of the dirt that ends up on our carpets and floors, gets tracked into our homes by unsuspecting guests. Sweeping the entryways helps keep more of it outside.
20. Clean out the cup holders and cubby holes of your car.Don't forget to maintain the interior of your home on wheels. Clean out the hidden places where trash gets stowed.
21. Throw away empty cleaning containers.Wherever you keep your cleaning supplies, you're bound to have a few that should be tossed. Make more space for the things you really use by throwing out old or empty cleaning bottles.
22. Go through prescription medication.Throw away expired and unused prescriptions. Not only will you help free up space for other items, but you'll also reduce the risk of poison or accidental indigestion.
23. Prevent or help drain clogs with baking soda, vinegar, and hot water.Baking soda and vinegar can be a great help to freshen and unclog drains. It only takes a moment to prevent major headaches.
24. Shake out your entry and exit floor mats.It's best to have two door mats for each entrance of your house. One mat should be placed inside while the one with the bulk of the work to do goes outside. Remember to regularly shake out and clean these rugs to prevent dirt and debris from ending up in your home.
25. Toss trash and clutter from one small area.Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Taking a few moments to clean trash and clutter out of one small area will give you motivation to accomplish even more challenging projects.
26. Dust down a ceiling fan.Grab a duster and wipe off the blades of a ceiling fan. You'll prevent dust from building up, and keep the fan in good condition for use.
27. Wipe down the blinds.You can use a used dryer sheet or microfiber dust cloth. Wipe across the blinds to keep them dust free.
28. File today's mail. We can get overwhelmed with the amount of mail we receive, but after you toss out the junk, take a moment to put away mail that needs to be kept.
29. Vacuum tops of doors and windowsills.Take a half a minute to vacuum a windowsill or the top of a door. Dust often collects in these areas, but may go unnoticed during routine cleaning.
30. Make a plan. If you have time for nothing else, take a few seconds to write out a plan of things that need to be done. When you find yourself with a few more moments to spare, you'll be ready to go

Wordless Wednesday Character Study in B&W

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Wordless Wednesday Cookies? Candy? or Cupcakes?

My World School Carnival AND RUBY TUESDAY

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I went w/ our friends to their childrens school Carnival it was funa dn took me back to the dozen or so I did w/ my own children DO you have these where you live?r




Color your hair for the day

See a big mascot

pretty eyes straight out of the camera

jump house fun



Go on a hayride



Fill our bellies

and ketchup for Ruby Tuesday:)

Time to go home

Grateful ( weekend )

I Am Grateful for my life in this amazing time.
I am grateful for my spirit that gets renewed
as often as I seek out the Lord and
the blessings in my life
I am grateful for :

• my Wonderful Husband

• - my loving Children

• - my thoughtful extended Family.

• - Friends willing to help me w/ small things

• -and cheer me up (which can be a big thing)

• -Blogs and the friends I have acquired here-

• - My brain that tries so hard to take in new concepts

• - and keep straight all that I ask of it
  
• -living in a free country
• -the beauty of this earth and the ability to record it

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• so many many more things
  

Photo Hunt Warm

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It was an unseasonably warm day in early February that I was in the West end and snapped these pics of a couple of nice students, who I do not know. I did not think of them again till I loaded the pictures on the computer and looking at their warm open exchange just 'warms' my heart.






I need to photograph an event from start to finish 12 photos on Saturday for a class assignment any one have some ideas?

Thursday Thirteen Pics from this month

This cute guy saw his shadow so does that mean we have a longer or shorter winter?


We saw him here at our old favorite neighborhood bakery in Ohio


Before we went we had some ice here in Tx
Why these are called Pansies I do not know- they are so
strong - endured the frost and are thriving now



But in Ohio we had the beautiful Sparkling Snow




Saw my Grandma's old home

and My old HS

Then we flew back home -- I like our smallish airport
where we walk out onto the tarmac to board

left the snow behind

Home before Valentines Day


Saw these sights in the Cultural district of FTWorth
This giant Tulip

and This Commemorative Statue that ironically my Friend Natalie just spoke about on her blog because she is actually there



and my Tulips (peeking through)though smaller than the red one above
show me hope for an early Spring:) so was the ground hog right or wrong?

Thematic Photo Busted Did you ever do this?

Thematic Photo entries
While in Ohio I 'busted' My Sister clowning! we so enjoyed the cold -- more snow PICS to follow. As kids weate icicles a lot -- not so much lately.


these were busted too

trying tungsten mode

(Just a little survey How well do I know my spouse?

(Just a little survey)
How well do I know my spouse?

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? National News

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Any he likes most dressings.

3. What's one food he doesn't like? Celery!

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? Water with lemon.

5. Where did he go to high school? North Garland HS

6. What size shoe does he wear? 11-11/2

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Chocolate.

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? PB&J or French Dip

9. What would this person eat every day if he could? Chocolate.

10. What is his favorite cereal? Chex or Grape Nuts.

11. What would he never wear? Leather Pants.
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12. What is his favorite sports team? Who ever is playing:) HS is the best but Little league FB, BYU, Cowboys -- FOOTBALL!!

13. Who did he vote for? You will have to ask him :).

14. Who is his best friend? I would have to say me:)

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? always second guess myself

16. What is his heritage? , Spanish, French, American Indian(Apache and Taewaa SP?) Mexican, Irish Lots.

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake will it be? German Chocolate or Cheesecake

18. Did he play sports in high school? Football Captain.

19. What could he spend hours doing? browsing at Loew's

20. What is one unique talent he has? He can do the Cha Cha, Electric Slid,e West Coast Swing and on and on He is a great Dancer its that Latin blood.:)


Anyone who reads this, I challenge you to fill it out about your hubby!

Do you still buy Cookbooks?

Do you still buy Cookbooks?

I do and I wonder if others do ? if you do ---What draws you to it? --is it Unique recipes?

everyday recipes that are real?-- Low - cal? Desserts ? The Cover?

is it the Pictures ? Step by Step or just finished product?

QUICK AND EASY?

I am considering combining two of my 'things' and putting together a cook book What would make you take a second Glance ? do you have a recipe you would want in there? of your own? Old Family one ? one that is just pretty? I need feed back on this one if you read this, please please (delurk:)) and give me your opinion :)

Wordless Wednesday- When you read do you pick Shakespeare?

Ruby Tuesday Swishin' for red!

This is a crazy house (not barn)for horses and goats (they are the inhabitants --no people) we pass it every day and wonder how it ever went to the...goats -- we used to see the goats on the roof but I think the roof may be unstable now since the house is in great disrepair

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Happy Valetines Day

We had a nice day, since our CPU has not powered on for 4 days, is full and over 4 years old, we bought a new baby!
Like any new baby it cost more than expected,It took a long time at the computer store,lots of baby supplies to choose, we have so much to teach it, so much to learn from it and we may have some sleepless nights!!! Its a medium HP but the part that is new and different to us is --Its a Vista!! we are struggling w/ plug ins and much more -any advice to the new parents of Vista's is welcome!

We went to a Valentines Dance that was fun

I played w/ light painting kinda fun for me like Spirograph for the camera--What did you do?