Easy Silly Putty Recipe for Kids

 Playdough, silly putty, and sludge are three favorite words of many children.  However, buying these products in the store over and over again can be expensive.  Here is a simple easy recipe to make silly putty in your home.  The kids can even make it with some supervision. For one small batch: 1/2 bottle of glue (or 1/4 cup) a little less than 1/4 cup of water + 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 teaspoon borax Food Coloring Borax is so easy to find! And it’s cheap. Just look in the laundry section of the store. One box is enough to make about a million batches of Silly Sludge. To make Silly Sludge, first start by measuring and pouring...

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A Little Taste of Fall

Pumpkins are everywhere in the fall.  Make sure to try this great pumpkin desert recipe for your entertaining. Makes: 24 to 36 servings Yield: 24 to 36 bars  Prep: 25 mins   Bake: 325°F 55 mins   Cool: 30 mins   Chill: 3 Hours             Ingredients 1 1/4 ...

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2013 Pirates

 The 2012 Pirates season is not over, but everyone is already looking ahead to the 2013 season.  The Pirates played a promising season this year with improvements in every aspect of the game.  This just builds the anticipation for next year's season.  The Pirates are traveling a lot next season with several games out west.  There will be challenges, but with a whole year to prepare the Pirates will be ready.  Let's go Bucs! The Pirates released their 2013 schedule Wednesday with highlights that include an opening series at home against the Cubs, a July 4 home matchup with the Phillies and interleague opponents...

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Steps to a Cleaner Desk

 Can you not get to the bottom of your desk through all the papers?  Then, it is time to reorganize your desk.  Here are some great tips on how to make a cleaner work environment, which will also help with your productivity. 5 Steps to a Cleaner & Tidier Desk: 1. Toss Stuff You Don't Need. This might seem like a no brainer, but reading the tips in this post about cleaning your desk in 5 minutes, I realize that this one has the biggest impact and is probably the one I do the least. By consistently tossing papers and other items that I don't need, I'll keep them from accumulating to clutter up my desk. 2. Place Important...

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