Melissa Parkhill

Stretching exercises. Put your arms straight out in front of your body, lock both of your hands together and stretch. Place both palms outward and raise both arms over your head while keeping your fingers intertwined. Lean slowly from side to side returning upright, first one side, then the other.

In general, clean from the top - down. That means dusting, wiping table surfaces and windows, then vacuuming and mopping. Think to yourself "what is wrong with this picture?" This is the whole clue to leaving your home in good order. Use your washing machine to clean the curtains and throw rugs, if possible. Make it easy on yourself - the home is for you to enjoy!

Now comes the fraying and probably the most time consuming part of the process. I really suggest using spring loaded scissors. It really will be a lot easier and less stress on your hand. You will want to start fraying the quilt by cutting in 1/4" to 3/8" lines as close to your seam as possible, but be careful not to snip past the seam. Don't forget to do the outer edges.

I see so many ladies who are just reacting like a rag doll to what's going on outside of them instead of taking control by living on their own terms & frankly making their own decisions. I call this "worrying about what other people think syndrome".

The old lady thought, and finally decided to surprise the girls. She said, "I'm pretty handy with a needle and thread. Why don't we meet here tomorrow and make the final decision After all this was my grandfather's shack so it must belong to raggedy doll our family.

What is rust? Rust is an iron oxide and is one of the most common types of corrosion. It forms due to an anode metal giving up its electrons when it comes into contact with a liquid conductor of electrons (an electrolyte), oxygen and a cathode (a metallic substance that accepts electrons). During this process, the electrons flow from the anode metal, through the electrolyte and to the cathode, eventually causing the anode metal to fade away (or rust). Add salt to the electrolyte, and the rusting process will occur even faster.

Today, a lot of people collect raggedy dolls of years gone by, and many people collect raggedy dolls made by artist of today of various different kinds of fabric dolls. Rag dolls can be made quit easily today. Simply cut out legs, arms, body, and head. Sew them, stuff them, and sew the body parts together. Then one can design a dress and bloomers to the doll. Add hair and a face, and you've got yourself a rag doll. Doll patterns can be found by the thousands in many different sizes, shapes, and colors - just like people.