Friday, March 04, 2011

Things That Are Handy (or just fun) To Know

- before dialing on every call...
*67 blocks caller id
*70 blocks call waiting
*69 redials the last number dialed

National "Do Not Call Registry" 1-888-382-1222

Free Credit Reports Once Per Year
-Equifax http://www.equifax.com/  1-888-685-1111 
-Experian  http://www.experian.com/  1-888-397-3742
-TransUnion http://www.transunion.com/  1-800-916-8800
(the credit score is where they get your money)


A plastic six pack holder makes an excellent scarf rack.  Simply drape several scarves through openings and place them on a hanger.

Create a "no-sew" blouse for a suit.  Buy one yard of fabric with the color of your suit in it.  Simply drape it around your neck.  Crisscross it on your bust and pin it to your undergarments.  Very chic and sophisticated without extra bulk of blouse underneath.  Just remember, you can't take the jacket off!

Ideal Caloric Intake Formula:
your weight ________ divided by 2.2 _________ multiplied by 30 =

How to organize your clothes closet:
1)  SEPARATE EVERYTHING INTO 4 PILES  a) giveaway or sell  b) need-a-tailor  c) don't fit but love  d) keepers - wear day in and day out.
2)  TAKE ACTION ON PILES  a)  giveaway, donate, throw away, package to sell  b) fix items or toss  c) package and label  d) try everything on and put like with like.
Sauder Woodworking / Beginnings Wardrobe Storage Cabinet (Oregon Oak) (71.496"H x 47.52"W x 19.449"D)
You'll have to supply these answers for yourself.  But, I can tell you why you need to know.
     three easy ways to beat a bad mood - because chocolate isn't always available
     your never-fail lip color - so you can feel fabulous in a flash (keep one in every bag)
     your greatest strengths and weaknesses - for a fast answer to that inevitable job-interview question
     how to give good directions to your home - so the food doesn't go cold
     what time you were born - to thank Mom at just the right minute each year, and to figure your moon sign
     your partner's shirt and pant size - you never know when you'll find a good buy
     the name of the trees in your yard - so you'll have the answer when a visitor asks
     your mother-in-law's favorite flower, color and so on - you know why.
My Mother Loved African Violets
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