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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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Great tip! Thanks!
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Great idea!
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Ooh, I'm filing that one away...will prob. forget!
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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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