Use a spare wall in a hall or closet for hanging backpacks. The back of a door works, also. To ensure the hooks can handle the weight of a book-filled backpack, install a 1/4 board directly to the studs, and your hooks will go the distance no matter how heavy your kids' backpacks become!



By that, I mean read the situation when you assign chores for your kids. What are they capable of? What new things are on their school plate? Keep in mind that they lead busy lives, also. Leave time for fun, and you will both discover better days ahead!


Cooler weather will try to dry out your skin. With summer waning, apply moisturizer after every shower or when you wash your face or hands. You'll see a softer, younger-appearing you looking back at you from the mirror!


When your drizzle bottle runs low, try this simple mixture: lemon juice, finely grated garlic, dijon mustard, and a dash of salt and pepper. Keep it in the fridge and shake well before using. Excellent!


You can access past "pasted" items in Word by turning on Clipboard history! Use Windows+V instead of Control+V. You'll need to turn it on the first time you use it, and afterwards, you'll build a list of past "pasted items" you can choose from when you need to paste something on your computer.