I don’t know if this is all true or not but it seems like it would be worth a try, especially the bees part!   Thanks to my friend Rhonda for passing this along.  If you try any of them let me know!  Mitzi

Bounce This Along  

My mail carrier told me that the US Postal service sent out a message to

all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to

keep yellow-jackets away.

Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer. I use it when I am

working outside. It really works. The yellow jackets just veer around you.

1. All this time you’ve just been putting Bounce in the dryer!  It will

chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are

sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle.

3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don’t get opened

too often.

4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when

outdoors during mosquito season.

5. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) Screen.

6. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your

television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

7. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

8. To freshen the air in your home - Place an individual sheet of Bounce in

a drawer or hang in the closet.

9. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner.

10. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a Sheet of

Bounce before beginning to sew.

11. Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside

empty luggage before storing.

12. To freshen the air in your car - Place a sheet of Bounce under the

front seat.

13. Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill

with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agent

apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan.

14. Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom

of the wastebasket.

15. Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will

magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

16. Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with

a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling.

17. Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet of Bounce

will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

18. Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce

at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper.

19. Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or

sneakers overnight.

20. Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away.

21. Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and

storing them. It will keep them smelling fresh.

22. Quick, bounce this on within the next 5 minutes! Nothing will happen if

you don’t, but your friends will be glad to hear these Hints.

I am insane!  I hope that you did better!  Mitzi

 Thanks to my friend Rhonda for making us all smile today! 

I thought the most telling thing was where we go over and over….if you ever thought someone else’s life was glamourous ask your friends that one! 

>A) FOUR PLACES I GO OVER AND OVER:
Target, Costco, Hillers and work!
>
>B) FOUR PEOPLE WHO E-MAIL ME REGULARLY:
>Pam, Rae, Loree, my sister Shelley
> 
>C) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:
Potato chips, sunflower seeds, pizza, apples
>
>D) FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:
on my back porch, out to lunch anywhere, the movies, Italy
>
>E) FOUR PEOPLE I THINK WILL RESPOND:
>Pam, Rae, Loree, …..and my boss if she catches me doing this!
>
>F) FOUR
>MOVIES I WOULD WATCH OVER AND OVER:
It’s a Wonderful life, Terms of Endearment, A Good Year, and ANYTHING WITH
GEORGE CLOONEY.
> 
>What your
>supposed to do…and please don’t spoil the fun. Click
>’forward,’ delete my
>answers, type in your answers and send it to a
>bunch of people - including
>me.

This is from my friend Pam, who has the BEST sense of humor!  Thanks Pam!  You seem to find a way to make me smile everyday!  Mitzi

Teacher’s Pet

On the last day of kindergarten, all the children brought presents for their teacher.

The florist’s son handed the teacher a gift. She shook it, held it up and said, “I bet it’s some flowers!”

“That’s right!” shouted the little boy.

Then the candy store owner’s daughter handed the teacher a gift. She held it up, shook it and said, “I bet I know what it is! It’s a box of candy!”

“That’s right!” shouted the little girl.

The next gift was from the liquor store owner’s son. The teacher held it up and saw that it was leaking. She touched a drop with her finger and tasted it.

“Is it wine?” she asked.

“No,” the boy answered. The teacher touched another drop to her tongue.

“Is it champagne?” she asked.

“No,” the boy answered.

“What is it?” she said.

“A puppy!”

It’s all over the news, locally and nationally.  On TV there is a new show called Lipstick Jungle.  It’s about 3 good friends(women) who are all professional, and …want it all,  a good marriage or relationship, kids and fullfillment though their work.  In the show one of the women had an affair.  When her friends find out they are appaled and it puts a huge strain on their long friendship.  I think that’s a pretty honest response to finding out that your good friend is having an affair.  What would you do? 

Would it end your friendship? 

Do men and women have the same response to this question? 

 Last week I went out  to dinner with some friends to a wonderful Italian restaturant.  I had a bowl of minestrone soup.  It was so good but I couldn’t believe it was $5.99!  The next day I stopped at the grocery store and stocked up on vegetables!  I made my own minestrone soup…I added tons of veggys and then I added hot sausage to it.  Presto dinner!  Good for you,  and ready  in a hurry!  What have you made or altered lately that would be really good to make ?  Help we all need new suggestions!  Thanks, Mitzi

I was reading some on line parenting advice and I especially like this one. My daughter turned 11 last week and I’ll admit that sometimes I wonder if I’m doing the right thing.   

 Don’t rush to punish. Every child has a cup that needs to be filled — and refilled — with love, attention, affection, and respect. A rough day, a big frustration, or a harsh word empties the cup. If your child is acting up, give him a hug, listen to him, and spend time together. He’ll be more cooperative, and you’ll both feel closer.

 I hope that you have a great weekend with your kids!  Mitzi

I just read about this.  Try it yourself it only takes a minute, and tell me does it work for you? 

 Touch your ring and middle fingers to your thumb and press them firmly together for a minute to  unblock energy.  I’m game, but I’m keeping my coffee nearby anyway!  Mitzi

What’s in a name? If the name is Friday, shame and ridicule, according to Italian judges who forbade a couple from naming their child like the character in “Robinson Crusoe.”

“They thought that it recalled the figure of a savage, thus creating a sense of inferiority and failing to guarantee the boy the necessary decorum,” the couple’s lawyer said. The couple are considering appealing the decision.

What do you think?  Should the government of any nation be allowed to tell parents what they may or may not name their children?  Mitzi….and just signing this reminded me that as a child I used to wish that I had a common name!!!! 

IF you could be on any TV show, from game show to reality show ….what show would you want to be on? 

I love ”The Amazing Race”  Paula who works here at Magic and I both want to go on it and travel around the world.  We  argue over who would have to eat some strange “delicacy”, but otherwise we feel that we would be well suited to partner on that show.    I wouldn’t mind trying out for the Food Network to host a cooking show.   Or maybe Wheel of Futune!  I’m pretty good at home….but in person may be different!