During the interview, I realized almost immediately that the woman was pregnant—I guessed she was about halfway along—but she didn’t remark on it, and of course neither did I. Over the phone, we’d discussed only her 3-year-old daughter. The woman, whose name was Diane, was looking for a babysitter for the girl, whose name was Sophie, two mornings a week from 9 a.m. to noon, for $10 an hour. This was in late January 1997, my senior year at U-Dub—the University of Washington—and I’d seen the job advertised on an index card pinned to the bulletin board outside the career center, the information in tidy blue cursive.We met for the interview at a café near campus, after describing ourselves over...
1. Origami Origami 3 Shelf Foldable Storage Unit on 3″ Caster Wheels, Unfolds in 5 Seconds, Holds up to 750 Pounds, Metal Organizer Wire Rack, 29″ x 13″ x 36″, Heavy-Duty – Pewter Origami - 75lbs with wheels No tools required and no assembly required Great for storage of any kind garage warehouse office etc locking wheels included Opens and folds in seconds Shelf capacity 250 lbs Per shelf on level surface evenly distributed or 75 lbs Per shelf on wheels evenly distributed unit wt Lbs 187 Open size L 354 x w 133 x h 2875inch folded sizeL 354 x w 133 x h 34inch Folds flat for easy storage Folds flat for easy storage Made of strong...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—many of my favorite tips, tricks, and hacks come straight from my brilliant readers (like you!) We all must be cut from the same cloth, because you seem to enjoy solving everyday problems as much as I do! :-) In my experience, there are few chores that are capable of producing as many problems as doing laundry, but laundry problems can be avoided if you have a few tricks up your sleeve! And lucky for all of us, my readers are chock-full of brilliant laundry tips. So today I thought I’d share some of the best laundry hacks I’ve received from my readers over the years. Incorporating any of these simple ideas...
I have always loved the look of a Dresden quilt pattern. I love all the eclectic patterns thrown together in a haphazard way that really creates an overall cool boho effect. I have always wanted to make one out of thick tapestry velvets, but I never had found the right tutorial to help me understand exactly how these quilts are put together. I recently found this beautiful Dresden quilt video tutorial by Pattern Pool TV, on YouTube, and I knew I had finally found the right quilt block tutorial for my needs and skill level. This quilt can be made with any fabric you choose and does not have to match. You could even find old clothes at the thrift...
You probably have several old picture frames somewhere in your home collecting dust. I know I do. They just fill your house and you’ve been wondering how to get rid of them. But if you have no use for them for storing your pictures, that doesn’t mean the frames are doomed for the attic. Just hold on to them as you could put them into so much use by indulging in picture frame project ideas we’ve got lined up for you. Turn those frames into something useful, like a board to store your makeup or a way to organize your hair accessories. Your creative genius would really be so elated I promise. Here are fifteen picture frame project ideas for...
