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What if you had a machine that did everything? One that cleaned your house, mowed your lawn, scratched your back, even colored your coloring books? That's what the people of Planet Quirk had. And for them, life was so easy that on most days they didn't even have to get out of bed. But on one fateful day, the machine stopped working.
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Accidental Housewife (n): an individual who manages the household unexpectedly, unintentionally, by default, or by chance, with minimal skills, a glass of wine, and little interest in mastering her/his domain. Once upon a time lived the 1950s housewife who joyfully followed her domestic duties. Todays housewife is anything but traditional, yet some things never change: mounting laundry, accumulating dust, looming clutter, and the refrain, "Whats...
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After introducing the reader to the nasty effects of chemicals commonly used in commercial cleaning products, author Logan offers instructions for making everything from glass cleaner (try plain club soda, or white vinegar and water) to household insecticides (peppermint oil and water will banish ants). Logan is concerned about the environment but also about safety--the story of a woman who swallowed lye-containing drain cleaner as a child will have...
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Having less stuff is the key to happiness. Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life! The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living. Part One provides an inspirational pep talk on the joys and rewards of paring down. Part Two presents the STREAMLINE method: ten easy steps to rid...
91) Bob the dog
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Bob the Dog and Mark are playing in the park one day when Bob swallows a yellow canary. What will they do? -- Publisher's description.
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Tapping into the popularity of the "Good Things" column in "Martha Stewart Living", this handy volume provides practical, efficient, and pretty solutions for organizing just about everything, from spools of thread and the silverware drawer to one's entire wardrobe and home office. 200 full-color photos.