Summer Thyme

Ah, Summer, the best time of year. The temps rise, the sun is hot, and kids can be heard in neighborhoods throughout the country. What kinds of fun things make the Summer months better? Sometimes, it's just the little things that mean the most. Enjoying a cold glass of lemonade on the porch, or trading the sneakers for a pair of cool flip flops. Spending an extra few minutes in the evening enjoying a gentle breeze. Catching lightning bugs at dusk, or watching the kids as they chase them. Most of all, taking a few moments to relax and enjoy summer. Summer is the best.

A Lesson in Frugality

I've heard it said, "Necessity is the mother of invention". There are some smart Moms out there. We put this lesson to the test when our little grandson recently came to visit. We took him over to my parent's home before heading back to our house and his little feet were, well, (sorry little guy!) very stinky. This little boy at two and a half has not met a puddle he doesn't like. He tries them all out. Needless to say, he has several pairs of shoes. The ones he had on that day were dry, but really in need of some help. My Mom said, "Why don't you try some baking soda". Good idea. When we got home, I put about a tablespoon of good old baking soda
in each of his shoes, and well, I tried mine too. By morning I shook out the excess and the shoes no longer had an odor. Amazing! I know baking soda has many more uses, so I'll be doing a bit more research and finding more cost cutting ideas. Give this a try! Your feet, and your nose, will thank you. Thanks Mom!