Real World Mom

Came across this article on various helpful uses for baking soda. Some I already heard of, but a few were new to me, so thought I’d share the ‘wealth’.

Like this one:

To remove tape residue, mix baking soda with some water to make a thick paste. Rub the paste onto the gunk on your windows (or wherever) and then wipe it off.

And this one:

Keep an open box of baking soda any place you want to keep moisture out of–such as places where you store clothing, tools, electronic stuff, etc.

An oldie but goodie:

Occasionally, pour a cup of baking soda down your drains, followed by a cup of vinegar to keep your drains free of build-up. (I usually end this cocktail with some hot water.)

Other ‘recipes’ are mentioned in the article, so check it out: “Really? You Can do That With Baking Soda?”

I love stuff like this! Anyone else have homemade problem solvers to share?

I’ve decided to participate in “Give Me 5 Monday”, an idea I got from Sandee at Comedy Plus. This idea is originally from Becca at BeccA’s Buzz!
The ‘Give Me Five’ Monday meme is designed to share fun information with each other in a simple short list! Here’s how it works. Each week, I will put out a random topic from my list of topics and you share 5 answers of your choice on the given topic and link back here! You can add photos, links or stories or just a simple list of your own of 5 things that relate to the topic as it pertains to you and your life experiences. It doesn’t have to be in any order of importance unless otherwise specified.Sign up for weekly reminder emails at beccagirl@charter.net.For more information:
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This week’s topic: Give me 5 vacation destinations you’ve already enjoyed or would like to some day.

Here are my answers:

1- St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: LOVED it there! Warm and beautiful beaches. Did I mention it was *warm* there??

2- Florida: Not exotic, but it’s one of my favorite places to go because my best friend lives there! (And it’s also *warm*!)

3- New York, NY: I can hear the snickers and see the eye rolls, but, wait! I have a good reason! I’ve been to NY City before, but I want to go again with my guy because he was born and raised there. It’s always better to visit a place with someone who really knows it!

4- Ocho Rios, Jamaica: My parents were there, and I saw the pics. I wanna go! (And, you guessed it, it’s *warm* there!)

5- Hawaii: I don’t think I even need to give a reason for that!

Ok, now it’s your turn!

I’ve had an item up for auction on e-Bay for about three weeks now, and the damn thing just won’t sell!

The latest go-round ended Saturday, and, like a stubborn fool, I relisted it–again! Even if it does eventually sell, my profit will have already been sucked up by the listing fees!

In case ya haven’t caught on, I’m the type of person that is determined to do something, especially when told it’s impossible!

So, at what point do I give up? Your guess is as good as mine!

Anyone looking for an awesome Valentine’s Day gift? LOL!

My very sweet (don’t tell him I wrote that about him!) boyfriend designed a really cool theme for my cre8Buzz page. It’s called “Purple Passion”, because I love purple, and… well… he says I’m passionate. *blush* Hope you’ll go check it out! He’ll have some themes publicly available soon!

It’s 1:20 a.m.  I’m so tired it feels like there is sandpaper on the inside of my eyelids.  Yet, here I sit, in front of my computer, blog-hopping.

Fortunately, I don’t have to be up too early tomorrow. I have to call the place I interviewed with on Friday to give them some references, so I need to be coherent enough do that at least!  No big deal though.

Just seems like since I’ve started blogging, I’m totally hooked on reading, researching, writing, etc.  But it’s so much fun and I’ve met some really cool people, so what the hell!

Ok, before I start writing a bunch of stuff I’ll just have to delete in the morning later, think I’ll send this and head to bed!  Good night/morning Blogger Buddies!