http://homemaker.today.com The Art of Living Well and Creating a Home Thu, 07 May 2009 22:24:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are a couple of things you may not have thought about:  When you travel, DO NOT use the pillows supplied by the hotel.  Bring your own or if you can't do that, bring something clean and cover the pillow with it.  Every time you use your toothbrush, rinse it with alcohol and let ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/05/07/tips-to-avoid-the-flu/ You will need and can get all the following at WalMart: Color matching seam tape Matching or invisible thread (invisible is harder to work with but works best) Small ruler Tailors' chalk Sharp scissors Sharp pins--don't use pins that will snag fabric Sewing needle or sewing machine with baste and blind hem stitch Seam ripper  I suggest practicing on a ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/04/17/how-to-shorten-dress-pants/ Does the Easter Bunny still leave candy-filled baskets behind the sofa?  Do kids still eat marshmallow-filled chocolate for breakfast on Sunday morning before church?  Does mommy take the kids out and buy suits, shirts, ties and new shoes for her sons and dresses, hats, gloves and patent leather shoes for ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/04/10/easter-bunny-visits-new-england/   A good friend gave me this recipe many years ago and I think it's the best bread I've ever had.  Maybe that's because I love any citrus flavoring.  It also looks wonderful with your Easter table spread.  Add a couple of little bunnies, a bowl of colored eggs, some spring flowers ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/04/08/yummy-easter-bread-recipe/ Hey guys and gals, we all know what that means--spring cleaning!  It sounds old fashioned but our homes have been closed up for several months collecting dust, smoke, mites, stains, pet hair and general crud of every kind.  It's time to open the windows and let the air out because research says the ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/04/06/spring-is-finally-here/ I read that Madonna wants to adopt another child.  This started me wondering how things would proceed if she went through the American adoption process, say in New York State. Would she answer the door wearing her bra and corset replete with garters outside her cashmere sweater and skirt set?  Would ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/04/01/madonnas-adoption-application/ Biologist Steve Mendive, who was working with the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center got hurled into a snow-covered fence recently by a 2400 pound bison.  I am very happy that Steve was unhurt by this scary experience but I must confess that I truly understand what that animal was thinking. I have the exact ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/03/24/i-know-just-how-the-bison-feels/ Democrats, Republicans, Financiers, Bankers, Senators, House Members--you name it.  the American people have been had by all of them. Trying to explain away all the communal ineptitude doesn't change things one whit.  If these people cared more about doing their JOBS than polishing their public images, maybe this country wouldn't be ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/03/23/boy-have-we-been-played/ On March 17th a senator from Iowa suggested to some employees of AIG that perhaps they should "commit suicide."  This revelation leads me to wonder what university the senator went to and how the classes in political, socio-economic studies were taught. Did some professor go over the standard legal accounting practices, ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/03/19/senator-recommends-suicide/ You all saw the riot in front of the Tyra Banks' Studio when she advertised for new model contestants.  Wow!  Imagine, thousands of wannabees throwing mascara wands, hair weaves, push-up bra pads and binkini wax strips at each other. Six people got hurt.  Did they get extra-long, artificial nail stab wounds?  Did some ... http://homemaker.today.com/2009/03/17/stiletto-wars/