Every is always looking for new uses for old things, so today I’ve got a bright new idea to share with those of you who have small children in your home.
During the warm summer months, many people use small fans in various rooms to keep the air moving. However, this creates a problem when the fan must be placed at a child’s level; you wouldn’t want a curious little finger to be poked into the fan. So we came up with this smart new use for a lingerie bag…
If your fan is small enough, place it inside a lingerie laundry bag with the cord sticking out the end, and then zip it up. Be sure to use a rubber band, piece of ribbon, or string to tie off any excess material. You want the bag to fit snugly around the fan. Now your fan will still be able to circulate the air, but a child’s fingers won’t be able to poke between the slats of the fan and make their way to the blades.
Filling my iron with water is one of my least favorite jobs. I have a little pitcher for this purpose that came with my iron, but inevitably the little opening in the iron always ends up bubbling over, and then I have water running down the iron and all over my ironing board.
Here’s a tip for a much easier (and inexpensive) way to fill your iron without spills. Purchase a cheap refillable condiment bottle like the one shown below. I bought this one at Wal-Mart for about 50 cents. Fill with water, and voila! A quick and easy way to fill your iron… and no more spills.
We’ve all got a few of those people in our lives… the ones that are hard to buy for. So what do you do when their birthday rolls around, or Christmas, or Father’s Day, or any other occasion that calls for buying them a gift? Particularly in this tough economy, it’s hard to find a unique and interesting gift without breaking the bank. So without further ado, here are a few ideas fresh from our website that are very unique or unusual gifts for the hard-to-buy-for person in your life. And the best part, they’re all under $50.
- The DuraCenter Tool Organiztion System - $44.95 - This unique pegboard kit is designed to hold a multitude of tools, crafting supplies, or any other group of items you need to organize. The polypropylene pegboard is virtually indestructible and the hooks screw into the holes, so they do not fall off when you remove a tool.
- The Pouch Painter - $29.95 - This special apron is designed with a small paint bucket on the front for easy, hands-free painting.
- Holiday Wreath Kit - $19.95 - This is the perfect gift for someone who is slightly decorating-challenged. Everything you need to create a beautiful holiday wreath, except the wreath. Give them this easy and inexpensive kit, along with a fresh evergreen wreath that they can enjoy during the holiday season.
- EZ Leaf Hauler 7′ x 5′ - $38.95 - Think of this as a giant dustpan for leaves! Much easier than using a tarp, the EZ Leaf Hauler has sides, so the leaves and lawn clippings won’t blow away.
- 1/2 Lb. bag of Gourmet Flavored Coffee - $12.95 - Any coffee lover is sure to appreciate this gift. Choose from gourmet flavors like Chocolate Macadamia Cream, Buttered Southern Pecan, Pina Colada, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Vanilla Mocha, Cinnamon Sticky Buns, and more…
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