Amy's Notebook 04.05.08

I love these tips on using cast iron skillets (@ Allie's Green Answers)

I love this piece on teaching our children about the presidential election (@ BlogHer courtesy of Shannon)

I love these cute labels for homemade cleaners- definitely makes going green more fun (@ The Worsted Witch)

I am going to have to remember these tips for shipping care packages (@ Saving Advice)

I love these ideas for doing a birthday party scavenger hunt (@ Frugal Hacks courtesy of the Deputy Headmistress)

Here is some more information on getting your television converter box (@ Wisebread)

These soft chocolate chip cookies sound good (@ Jane's Apron)

I liked these tips for using a seam ripper (@ Purl Bee)

I am going to have to make some of this puff paint with my kids (One Crafty Mumma)

I love this idea for a hair iron cozy made from oven mitts (@ Craftster)

I like this idea of using peanut butter jars for storage (@ Plum Pudding)

I had not heard about this issue with Redbox- be sure to read this if you use a Redbox (@ Clever Dude)

I like these tips for spring cleaning your personal finances (@ The Frugal Duchess)

I love this pattern for a ruffled apron (@ Blissfully Domestic)

I want to try this sugar cookie recipe (@ Divine Domesticity)

I love this idea for indoor hopscotch! (@ Ohdeedoh)

This is such a great idea- homemade reusable tea bags (@ Craft Leftovers)