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It's finally spring! The Midwest has had sunshine and showers, but it's getting warmer. My tulips and daffodils are starting to show their greenery in the garden. Soon, the trees will be budding, too. It's a rough time for people's sinuses ... many are getting sinus headaches, but it's great for those people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to be able to be out in the sunshine.

I can't believe that it's almost the end of March already. I don't know what is happening to the hours and the days; it seems like they're going faster. It seems like I've just finished the winter holidays, but now it's time for spring cleaning for the spring holidays.

Pet Food Recalls If you haven't already heard about it, there are some poisonous pet foods that have caused illness and death in pets and dogs. If your cat or dog has had any symptoms, get him/her to a Vet.

"The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between December 3 and March 6 throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico."

Check out the recalled items at http://www.menufoods.com/recall/.

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HoroscoopsTM
Pisces: Put play time on your calendar and enjoy life.

Aries: Happy Birthday! You'll get surprised if you have low expectations.

Taurus:  Find time for yourself and the important people in your life.

Gemini: A secret admirer has a surprise for you.

Cancer: Smiling gets you treats and more smiles.

Leo: Have an attitude of gratitude. Be thankful for what you do have.

Virgo: Be sweet and understanding through a difficult week or two.

Libra: Spend at least 30 minutes to complete a project you dislike. It'll be worth it.

Scorpio: Don't follow your 2-footed friends too closely or you might get stepped on.

Aquarius: Do the cute act with your eyes and you'll have 'em eating out of your hand.

Sagittarius: Nap with your 2- or 4-footed pals.

Capricorn: When you throw out garbage, clear the clutter in your house and mind.

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Cleaning Tips Declutter by spending 15-30 minutes a day going through the area in your home that bother you the most. It can't be tackled all at once, and it's easier if you set a time limit. That way you can get other necessary chores done, also.

Sort into piles:
Donate Trash  Shred  Keep (Put in its place)

I use the garage system when determining if an item is ready to be donated. If I put it in the garage and it doesn't come out for 1 year, then it's time for it to go (unless it's an appliance that I use during certain times of the year. You can either donate the item (which can be tax deductible) or join www.freecycle.org to find a new owner who wants/needs the item.

Another option is to sell the item on e-bay or other forums, if you have the time and patience. Or ask if you can post the item at work.

Designate separate areas for bills and tax paperwork for 2007 and previously filed returns. If you do craft projects, keep these projects together in one area. If you do not have a spare craft room, purchase containers for your crafts that will store easily in closets. For example, for my beading supplies, I use a backpack on wheels that can be transported.

My paperwork is in the office bedroom in file cabinets and plastic crates. My crafts are in the bedroom in one 5-drawer plastic storage container and a couple of heavy-duty plastic containers with lids. I keep some supplies on my drafting table for card making, such as a cutting board and cutting edge, adhesive and drying ink stamps.

What's your downfall when it comes to clutter and/or organizing?

Mine is hanging clothes up after I change after work and folding laundry after I take it out of the dryer. For some reason, I see laundry as a 3-step process: washing machine, dryer and folding. I like to fold the clothes at one time when I'm watching TV.

Coming Soon Check out the articles link for newUnsubscription link articles to be uploaded along with some new pet photos. If you'd like to submit your favorite pet story or photo, please do so. You may win a handmade candle if you send me an email before 4/5/07.

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Yours in chocolate,

Linda Blatchford
Editor, Web Designerchic www.LinorStore.com


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