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    Old 12-20-2010, 05:16 PM
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    I spilled a lot of little beads & groaned about it. NimbleThimble suggested I tie a knee high stocking over the vacuum cleaner to get them up, and then empty beads into a baggie. Works really well!
    Had to share with all of you!
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    Old 12-20-2010, 05:23 PM
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    Smart idea.
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    Old 12-20-2010, 05:33 PM
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    Yip -- works for contact lenses, too.
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    Old 12-20-2010, 05:38 PM
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    Great tips :D:D:D
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    Cool beans!!! That's a great idea!
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    Old 12-20-2010, 08:54 PM
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    Great tip! Thanks!
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    Old 12-20-2010, 09:30 PM
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    Great idea!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 04:31 AM
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    Ooh, I'm filing that one away...will prob. forget!
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by amandasgramma
    Yip -- works for contact lenses, too.
    yes, great tip and amanda'sgramma, your so cuuuute! :thumbup:
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