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Newborn: Sleeping Through the Night! I get a lot of requests for newborn sleep advice, so I thought I would write this down and keep it on here before I move on to the next phase and forget!

Newborn: Sleeping Through the Night!

Here are some suggestions I have been successful using for getting my babies to sleep through the night- it is somewhat based on Baby Wise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam. I have had all three girls sleep 8 hours through the night at 8 weeks (actually the last two did it at 6 weeks) and the 12 hours through the night at 12-13 weeks. 4 Ways to Fold Bedsheets.

There are two things you need to know in order to fold your freshly laundered bedsheets into happy little packages waiting to be opened next time you change the sheets. 1.

4 Ways to Fold Bedsheets

You need adequate space. A big clean bed is great, the floor or kitchen table will work too if they are clean. 2. Products I Love / Melt 1 cup Vaseline in microwave until liquid, stir in 1 packet of koolaid. Pour into container and let sit! Homemade lip gloss... Great for party favors. CS 178 - Digital Photography. Course materials Course schedule (click here for the lecture notes) Course description (meeting time, units, prereqs, etc.)

CS 178 - Digital Photography

Course outline (textbooks, coursework, grading policies, etc.) Archive of class business (the "What's new? " Useful Photoshop Tips And Tricks For Photo Retouching. Advertisement When it comes to designing in Photoshop, there is a myriad of ways one could use to achieve a certain result, especially when it comes to photo retouching.

Useful Photoshop Tips And Tricks For Photo Retouching

Designers use technique they are most confident as well as comfortable with, which is great because it’s always useful to peek into the workflow of our colleagues and learn new design approaches. We have had articles on cloning1, compositing2, masks3 and obscure Photoshop time-savers4 in the past. This article is different. Tool Time Tuesday...PVC Dog Gate and Stair Baskets Too. This TTT isn't for everyone...but you could maybe configure it to fit your life in some way.

Tool Time Tuesday...PVC Dog Gate and Stair Baskets Too

There is also a bonus idea at the end that everyone can use!! Space This is Annie...our 10 year old yellow lab. She is a sweetheart and we love her to pieces. space I asked her to wave to all my blogging friends! Space spaceThese are our stairs...basket description at the end of the postspace space going all the way up there.space This is Annie on the stairs... coming all the way down here... This picture is literally the last time Annie will be on the stairs. Because of that, I made this. This gate just rests between the spindles of the stairs. Making Willow Water / Salicylic Acid and SAR. In the fifth century B.C., the Greek physician, Hippocrates, wrote that chewing bark of a willow tree could relieve pain and fever.

Making Willow Water / Salicylic Acid and SAR

(No wonder squirrels don’t get headaches.) In 1829, the effective ingredient, salicin, was successfully isolated from willow bark. Toward the end of the 19th century, The Bayer Company in Germany trademarked a stable form of acetylsalicylic acid, calling it “aspirin,” the “a” from acetyl, “spir” from Spiraea (the salicin they used came from meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria, subsequently renamed Filpendula ulmaria), and “in,” a common ending in drug nomenclature. In the 20th century, over one trillion aspirin, the first medicine created by techniques of modern chemistry, were consumed globally to regulate blood vessel elasticity, reduce fevers and aches, prevent cardiovascular ailments, affect blood clotting, or ease inflammation.

Native Americans and early settlers used willow bark for toothaches and applied it to the source of other pains. Tips Cute Kid Picture Ideas in Ask Your Frugal Friends, Chic and Crafty, Christmas, DIY, Easter, Frugal Tips, Photo Deals, Photography Tips. How to Sew (using a sewing machine) If you already have a machine, it's imperative to make sure it's been recently serviced.

How to Sew (using a sewing machine)

Doing this will ensure your mechanics (such as the Bobbin Tension and Feed Dog - the mechanism that moves the fabric when sewing) are in proper working order and any abnormality in sewing will be "pilot error", which can be corrected through practice. If you haven't been gifted a machine and are looking to purchase your first machine, here are some hints to help you choose the right one. a. Start by finding a reputable sewing machine repair shop. Parenting Boys: What Boys Need From Moms.

My Home Binder. There are MANY blog posts about this topic.

My Home Binder

I have seen linky parties all over the internet and I got inspired. So, without further ado.... My everything binder. The brain. I have different categories, these just happen to be the ones that work for me. Calendar I love this monthly calendar from TomKat Studios. This one is going into the financial binder at some point. I love this one for weekly calendars. I also include the list of all the birthdays and anniversaries in a page protector.

Family Planner. If you don't already have a family planner....

Family Planner

YOU NEED ONE! {in my humble opinion} :) Printable Pages For Your Household Notebook. Revamping the File Crate System (By Sun and Candlelight) Well, it's the middle of June which means it's time for me to revamp my file crate for a new year - which in turn means it's time for me to write another file crate post!

Revamping the File Crate System (By Sun and Candlelight)

:) Lol, I fear I'm saying the same thing over and over in these posts - albeit in subtly different ways - but honestly I'm hoping that each time I explain the system, I'll do so a little better than before. In a nutshell, my "system" is a variation on the tickler file - it addresses all areas of my life: personal, family, household and homeschooling matters. It is primarily a weekly system. And while it's not a perfect system by any stretch of the imagination, it does work pretty well for me, and has for several years. 4 Super-Organized Women Spill Their Secrets.

How do I stay organized? Let me count the ways... As of February 1, 2013 I have a new blog especially created for these chore charts, click on the button below! They are new and updated and pretty awesome! I was asked the other day if I would share how I 'try' and stay organized with 6 kids so here is a little bit of what I do to keep our house up and running... First things first: I get up at 4:30 in the morning and go running. Working out in the early am helps me get my workout done so it doesn't interfere with my day. Survival Kit Ideas: A week by week approach. Need 72 Hour Kit ideas?

I have many people ask me for 72 hour kit, survival kit or bug out bag list suggestions. In other words, you want something to help you and your family survive on the go for 72 hours (3 days). Building such a kit is no simple task and can be quite overwhelming. The organization, planning and prep can seem daunting and so can the cost. Survival Kit Series: Week #1. You can even go through the series a few times over a year or two adding just the most basic supplies the first 6 months and then a few more “extra” supplies each time you cycle through it again. DIY Emergency Documents Folder. You can even go through the series a few times over a year or two adding just the most basic supplies the first 6 months and then a few more “extra” supplies each time you cycle through it again.

No need to get overwhelmed. Just do what you can! Last Week: I hope all of you were able to get all prepped for your pets last week. Home Organization Plan. Hand Stitching. There’s no hiding it anymore………….or at least trying to. I have ridiculously short and stubby thumbs. No more cropping my thumbs out of the pictures or trying to bend them out of the way, avoiding the camera lens. They are lovely in their own little way. And just for the record, no they did not get cut off, get stuck in a door, or trimmed down to use the skin and bone to graft to other parts of my body. 15 Natural Beauty Recipes Using Everyday Foods » Inspiring Pretty. 25 Vintage Kitchen Tips: Timeless Wisdom Collection. Building It On Pennies: Saving Pennies (Dollars in this case)

Egg Safety - Eggs & Food Safety. The risk of an egg being contaminated with Salmonella bacteria is very low, about 1 in 20,000 eggs. But there's no reason to take the risk of contracting foodborne illness. Proper handling of eggs can reduce, and even entirely elimate, the risk. Choose a topic below to answer any concerns regarding eggs & food Safety. Get In My Belly! / Homemade Fruit Roll Ups NOTHING but Fruit, no other ingredients needed! Today I Like.. {6/2/12} Tulips on the Windowsill - Epheriell Designs.

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Kitchen "Miracle" Cleaner! You put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste. Then you rub it on the offending dirt/stain/grease...whateve. How to Grow Garlic. 7 Ways in 7 Days to Knock the Socks Off Your Spouse. Surprising Cleaning New Uses - Real Simple. 9 Unusual Uses for Aspirin. 17 Tips To Make Your Life Easier – Aimless Direction - Aimless Direction — Aimless Direction. As We Grow: Vinegar: 10 reasons your laundry room should have it. Over The Big Moon - Part 4. How to make body wash from bar soap. Homemade "Vicks Vapor shower disks" The Best Homemade Cleaning Solutions. The Fun Cheap or Free Queen: You're Welcome Wednesday: DIY Ice Packs. Garage Sale Tips: Clear Clutter With A Yard Sale. Stay in Love. Keep Dating.

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