WOODBURNING KIT NEEDED FOR CUB SCOUTS

I wanted to do woodburning with the cub scout bear den on Wednesday and wondered if anyone had a woodburning kit that they would let us borrow. I have one but I have 3 boys and wanted to have one that each one could use. Let me know and I'll be glad to pick it up sometime before then.
Thank you!
Pam H.

NEXT CHOIR PARTY- AUG 29,2009!!!

You are all invited to the next Choir Party!

Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Rebecca D's house.

Bring: A potluck dish to share
RSVP: If you can come, just send me a quick reply indicating what food item you plan to bring so I can best plan for food and music.

I hope to see many of you on the 29th!

Rebecca

WE WANT YOUR RECIPES FROM THE CHOCO NIGHT!!!

Hello You All!

Somehow the chocolate troll has gotten his hands on all those many recipes you submitted at Mari R's house. Most of them went missing and I was only given the few that are posted on the blog. I do not know where to find this Troll who has found your recipes way too enticing.

All those who attended Mari Roberts evening of chocolate, please resubmit your recipes to Kirsi's yahoo e-mail address.

I know this might be extra work for you but we want your recipes!!!
Appreciate all your help!
Thank you!
Brenda, Lori, Tomoko and Kirsi

Important in the News- Infant Basinet Deaths

Two more infants killed in Simplicity bassinets


By NATASHA T. METZLER, Associated Press Writer Natasha T. Metzler, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 9 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped.
Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
The company's 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than federal standards allow. If the Velcro-fastened fabric covering the metal bars of the bassinets is not properly adjusted, it can be dangerous.
In September 2008, a two-month-old girl in Demorest, Ga., suffocated when she became trapped in a pocket of fabric, which was not properly secured to the bassinet. In January 2009, a six-month-old girl in Fort Worth, Texas, died when the fabric flap was undone and she got trapped between the exposed bars.
The CPSC warned against these Simplicity bassinets in August 2008, when it reported the deaths of two infants who also got trapped.
All of the bassinets manufactured before May 18, 2008 have been recalled. This includes some sold under the Graco brand, some with a Winnie the Pooh motif, as well as other bassinets.
Recalled bassinets can be returned to the retail stores where they were purchased. For details on the affected products, visit: http://tinyurl.com/lr4gwf

THANK YOU From BRENDA!!!

Thanks to all who came to the "Home Preserving" seminar last Friday - it was successful in that a lot of folks came (90-100), there were lots of questions asked and the refreshments were yummy! Thanks to the ladies who answered questions at... the end and also to Jennie D. for bringing the gorgeous centerpieces for each of the tables.

Employment Opportunity NURSE

Does anyone know of any nurses in the ward or in your neighborhoods? There is a great little job that I found out about starting in September and ending in December, the hours are very flexible. I don't think it is advertised but I have a friend that is a recruiter for the company that told me about it. Contact me if you want more information.
Casey L. 614-271-3043.

NATURAL BUG BITE DETERRENTS

This is also from RealAge.com

"Natural Bug-Bite Deterrents:

If you can’t stand the smell of DEET or citronella candles, try the natural bug-bite deterrent suggestions from Chinese doctor and author Maoshing Ni. In his book Secrets of Self-Healing, he recommends a three-pronged approach of clothing, diet, and essential oils. 3 Bug-Be-Gone StrategiesUse these chemical-free strategies on your next camping trip, backwoods hike, or neighborhood barbecue:
Nix the Hawaiian shirt. Brightly colored floral patterns on clothing may actually fool bees and other bugs into thinking you’re a flower. So can smelling like a flower, so skip the perfume. Wear neutral-colored, protective clothing and scent-free soaps and lotions.
Eat garlic. Garlic and other strong foods, like onions, might make you less tasty to biting insects. Watch this video for tips on how to buy, keep, and prepare garlic.
Use essential oils. Natural insect repellents such as lemongrass, lavender, or eucalyptus can be mixed with water and used as a spray. (But be careful to avoid getting them in your eyes.) Find out which scents zap stress, too.Already bit? Honey, cucumber skins, and tea tree oil can help soothe, detox, and quiet the itch or sting of bites. Take this quiz to find out if a bite might be serious.
RealAge Benefit: Making a habit of taking proper safety precautions in everything you do -- at home and on the job -- can make your RealAge 1 to 6 years younger.
References Published on 08/19"