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Perks for Veterans

November 9, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Do you know a veteran or someone currently in the military? Several restaurants are offering specials on Veterans Day. Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts, Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and a drink, andApplebees is offering a free entree.

Signature Block Collection for Ft Hood Families

November 7, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

The Splinters and Thread shop is collecting 6 1/2″ signature blocks to make quilts for the families of the soldiers and police lost at Ft Hood. Check their website for more information.

Halloween Certificates

October 29, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

I found this site which is offering Halloween Certificates for you to print out, fill in and hand out to neighborhood kids – with candy, I am sure:-))

Halloween Certificates

Halloween Certificates

Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day

October 26, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Today is Worldwide Howl at the Moon day! (Who knew?)

Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day

Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day

What can you do with an old T-shirt?

October 12, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

I guess there ARE more things to do with old T-shirts besides making a T-shirt quilt! Here is an article on How to recycle your old T-shirt.

Of course, if you really wanted to, you could read my article here about making T-shirt quilts here.

T Shirt or Tee-shirt?

T Shirt or Tee-shirt?

I always admire ingenuity..

September 20, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Isn’t this a clever way to make money for charity?