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Tuesday's Tome: 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life

Although the knowledge that giving a gift, even one as small as telling someone they look nice, lifts the spirits not only of the receiver but the giver as well was not new to me, I truly enjoyed reading this book.   Cami's story will uplift you and you may find yourself embarking on your own 29 Days of Giving.  Definitely worth a read.  I borrowed my copy from the library, but if you should wish to purchase it, please consider using my personalized Amazon link, included here.

Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Citrus Peel Air Freshener

I am a huge fan of citrus fruit.  I eat two or more a day.  So I have lots of peels.  Want a nice scent in your home?  Toss one of those peels into a pot and turn it on to simmer. 

For me, rather than burning the propane to keep the stove going for this air freshener I simmer it on my heater.  Let me explain - I live in a house that tends to be very dry in the winter from a forced hot air heater in the living room.  To combat this, we keep an old stainless steel saucepan filled with tap water on top of the vent.  As the heat blows out the water evaporates into the air.  Back when I was growing up in a house with radiators I can remember my parents having a container that hung over the radiator for the same purpose.  I drop a citrus peel into this pot and we get a nice scent throughout the house any time the heater is running.  It doesn't cost anything to heat the water this way (we have to heat the house anyway) and the peel from the yummy orange I ate for breakfast gets used a little before it is discarded.

Free Meals for Veterans 11/11

I thought this was wonderful information and I wanted to pass it on. Thank you to The Peaceful Mom for gathering this information on places serving a free meal to those who have served our country on Veterans Day. God bless you and your families.

Free Meals for Veterans 11/11

Travel Tip Tuesday: Earl of Sandwich

For my fellow Disney lovers, sign up here for the Earl of Sandwich e-club and get a free sandwich on your birthday. 

Living Social: Knork Flatware Deal

I recently purchased a sample Knork.  Not to be confused with a Spork which is a spoon/fork hybrid, a Knork is a knife/fork hybrid.  After trying it out my spouse asked me to pick up some more.  I've been waiting for some kind of special to purchase them and this one has just come along.  You can get $60 worth of Knork Flatware for $25 with this Living Social deal. 

In the interest of full disclosure, should three folks purchase through the link I posted here my Knork deal will be free.  You will also receive a personalized link that you can share and receive a free deal when you purchase.

Sew, Mama, Sew! October Holiday Sew Alongs

I've mentioned Sew, Mama, Sew here before.  I heard about a fun activity they have going for the month of October, their Holiday Sew Alongs.  If you're thinking of making placemats, napkins, an advent calendar or tree skirt you should have a look and see if it is for you.