Amy's Notebook Amy’s Notebook 07.24.08 This is a great round-up of chore charts (@ Tip Junkie) I am going to have to remember this formula for making a reusable ice pack (@ Home Ec 101) This vanilla lemonade sounds refreshing & elegant (@ Inside a Black Apple) We are going to have to try some of these ideas from this list of 100 things to do on a money free weekend (@ The Simple Dollar) This idea for repurposing a bird bath is brilliant (@ Daily Danny) I love this list of twenty fun craft ideas for July (@ Tip Nut) I want to try making this foam-erator with my kids (@ betz white) Knitting with rags sounds quite frugal (Coco Knits via Whip Up) I think I could make these little pillows if I put a little effort into it (@ Sparkle Power) I am loving these helpful transition tips for parents of kids entering kindergarten (@ Let’s Explore) This blueberry banana bread sounds like a winner for our family (@ Genesis of a Cook) This Cool Whip and peanut butter dessert would be a great summer potluck dish (@ Bakerella) These are some wonderful tips for taking the kiddos to the doctor (@ PsychMamma) I want to make some of these NY Times perfect chocolate chip cookies with these changes (@ The Kitchn) This recipe for sour cream scones sounds heavenly (@ Joy the Baker) Published July 24, 2008 by: Amy Allen Clark is the founder of MomAdvice.com. You can read all about her here.