Posts from — November 2009

What do vinegar, baking soda, borax, lemon oil, alcohol, & hydrogen peroxide all have in common? They are natural products to clean your house. Let your children or grandchildren help measure then clean together.

General purpose cleanser: Mix 1 teaspoon borax with 1 quart warm water; add vinegar.
Carpet freshener: Sprinkle carpet with baking soda and let sit 15 minutes; vacuum.
Grubby corners: Mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda, let sit for 1 hour, spray out.
Stainless steel: Wipe with undiluted vinegar or lemon oil.
Glass: Mix vinegar or alcohol with water, spray on and wipe off.
MORE GO GREEN IDEAS

One last Thanksgiving activity. You can print this and let kids and adults find the hidden pictures.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

PRINT PICTURE

Like magic, your children or grandchildren can create place cards for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s easy and free.
GET DIRECTIONS

Karma is the author of the New York Times bestseller Bear Snores On as well as many other great children’s books. Grandma Lizzie’s House and Karma Wilson are sponsoring a book giveaway. I’m so excited!
1. Just go to KARMA’S BOOKS and pick a book you would like for your child or grandchild.
2. Comment about it on my website. That’s 1 entries.
3. If you want more entries (1 for each one of the following) you can blog about it, twitter it, or talk about it on facebook. Be sure to include the link to the giveaway and then let me know.
4. The giveaway will end December 2 at 9:00 PM (MST).
More from Karma…
PARENT’S PLACE
KID’S CORNER

Aren’t these darling. It would be fun to have your kids or grandkids help make these for a Thanksgiving dinner favor.
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For a fun & fast activity to do with your child or grandchild, download the turkey pattern, color and cut out.

DOWNLOAD PATTERN

The Native American Heritage Month observance began in 1990 and has been an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the American Indians. For more information and creative activities go to
National Museum of the American Indian
Cradleboard Teaching Project
Online Art Exhibitions


Make A Dream Catcher

Navajo Code Talkers

Trail of Tears

Nacho Popcorn
16 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter
1-2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
1-2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Place popcorn in a large bowl. Melt butter and pour over popcorn. Shake the bowl so the popcorn is covered. Sprinkle on the seasonings and cheese. Shake again to coat.
Go To THAT’S MY HOME for more great popcorn recipes

Veterans Day has great meaning for me. I have a deep gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving in our military. For those who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their life I have a sacred respect. My father served in the army during WWII and was part of the D-Day invasion on Normandy Beach. He and his unit stormed Omaha Beach and he lost his leg when he stepped on a German landmine. He was always so proud that he was able to serve his country during this horrific time in the history of the world. He always got tears in his eyes when he saw the flag or heard the national anthem. Because my father was active in the Disabled American Veteran’s Association, each Veteran’s Day our family would sell forget-me-nots. They were small paper flowers that you could wear on your lapel to show respect. My father has been gone for 10 years now but I still can see him in my mind giving me and my brothers a bunch of forget-me-nots to sell on the corners in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Poppies are also a flower used to remember.
Please share your memory of a veteran.