Saturday Craft Day

How about painting your own easel and frame? Discount stores have bare wood frames. Why not add a little paint and have some fun with your kids decorating them to suit each personality? It's fun, EZ and useful. Plus, it's a great way to show off your personality.

We got these little frames and easels at IKEA but other craft stores have them too. If you do go out and buy some and paint them, please post a picture so I can see how creative you and your kids are.

Great Give-away 30 Books in 30 Days

Writer Mama does it again - and maybe the third times the charm. Check it out here.

30 Books in 30 Days.

Sounds like a wonderful way to start a school year.

Earth-Friendly Friday

We all have old pants sitting around the house that don't fit us any more. Okay, maybe that's only me. But you must have some jeans that have worn out knees or holes all over the place--right?

Well, if you do, why not find a way to put those jeans to use. How about repurposing them for back-to-school gear: Like a locker organizer. It's EZ-smeezy. All you have to do is cut the pants off at the legs, sew a seam that seals the opening. Sew a couple straps on the top, then flip 'em around so the pockets can be used to hold combs, makeup, pencils or anything else. The straps can be tied onto the locker for strong support. Your kids can decorate them with buttons, ribbon or appliques.

Send your kids back to school with repurposed jeans - it's sooo kewl :)

Here's one free pattern.

Answer to Thought for Thursday

Answer: You might have guessed for writing Sherlock Holmes stories but that would have been too EZ. He was knighted in 1902 for writing a pamphlet in defense of British actions in the Boer War, entitled "The War in South Africa: Its Causes and Conduct."

Thought for Thursday

THOUGHT: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was knighted, for writing . . . what?

Pop back by around 3, to find out the "write" answer ;)

Answer to Word(s) for Wednesday

Here's your Answers:

(1) Vlog - it's a video blog
2) Podcast - is a web-based audio broadcast sent via RSS feed
(3) Vlogger - is a video blogger, noun

Word(s) for Wednesday

Okay, all writers out there should already know these terms but just to be sure, here's a short quiz. Define each word below -
then come back at 3:00 to find out,
in case you have any doubt,
the answers will be posted here.
So no need to have any fear.

Word(s):

(1) Vlog
(2) Podcast
(3) Vlogger

Take a guess.