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What a Great Buy - Again!

Here is a link to a kit (patterns and yarn) for a headband and boot cuffs!  For under $3!  Check it out! http://crochetenvy.com/simple-waves-headband-boot-cuffs-kit/

Score! A Great Walmart Find!

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I went out yesterday - day after Christmas - to take advantage of half-off Christmas items.  I needed gift bags, having used the last of them this year, and unable to save too many that were recyclable.  My dad was the original recycler, and I remember when we were kids we had to be so careful unwrapping gifts, because Dad even folded up the used wrapping paper and we used it again the next year.  LOL!  You just had to be sure to cross out the previous recipient's name so that the gift went to the right person. Anyway - the item I scored?  I found solid white foam balls in the clearance aisle.  Similar to these: The good part is that they already have ornament toppers and ribbon hangers attached.  I use these to crochet puppy and teddy bear ornaments.   The best part is that they were only 24 cents a piece!  I bought nearly a hundred.  Yes, that's a lot of crocheting ahead of me.  I plan to give as Christmas gifts next year. Here is a photo of one of the ornamen

A Question for Parents and Grandparents Out There

My son and daughter-in-law recently had a new baby boy.  This makes 2 lovely boys for them. Both parents are working, although my DIL is currently on maternity leave.  She will be going back to work at the end of  next month. I am going to be watching the baby 3 days a week in lieu of their having to use a daycare worker, and they will be paying me (less than they would pay a daycare worker for those three days - I insisted on that).  I was curious to see if there are a lot of grandmothers like me who accept payment for watching their grandchildren.  There is a lot of negative feedback toward grandparents who accept payment. I love my grandsons dearly and often watch them for their mom and dad at no charge when they are running errands, needing time away for dinner or dates, or I just stop by to visit and play with the baby to give mom or dad a break to nap, watch tv or do household things if they want to.  My older grandson loves to spend the night at least once a week.  I don&#

Precious Baby

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My new grandson Nathan - wonder what he's dreaming? His big brother is crazy about him and a big help at home.