Caring for your silver jewellery

Silver tarnishes over time - courtesy of sulfides in the air. The greater the humidity and the air pollution the faster that silver will tarnish.

When that happens, a quick buff with some soft cotton cloth will work wonders. Or, if you don't have the patience or the elbow grease, use a polishing cloth.

Don't be tempted to use a dip without reading the fine print. For the most part they will harm whatever else is on your jewellery (pearls, semi-precious stones), and if you don't rinse the piece properly residue will remain. And it's hard to get it off. And whatever you do .. don't use a toothbrush!

Things that will help prevent tarnishing:

* Don't wear your jewellery when doing housework - or to the spa.

* Store your jewellery with small anti-tarnish strips in small bags (or a box)

Wordless Wednesday

Photo submitted by Shanna of Sweet Slings

Body Talk

My preschooler learnt all about body parts last week. Today she brought home her first assignment. She can't pronounce the word, but is very proud. We are required to make a person out of items already at home - so since she is on first name basis with the refrigerator we thought we'd raid it and see if we could make a food person. Beatrice proudly presents ... Ludwig (her dad). I tried to explain to her that *ahem* Ludwig might be a girl - but she told me I was being silly.

Clearly you can do use all sorts of things to create your own food person; hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, carrots, nuts, raisins. 

We stuck to things Beatrice enjoys eating - and even as I post this, Ludwig is no more.

Funny Friday: Toilet Paper

A mother was taking a shower when her young son came into the bathroom and wrapped himself in toilet paper. 

Although he made a mess, he looked adorable, so she ran for her camera and took a few shots. They came out so well that she had copies made and included one with each of their Christmas cards. 

Days later, a relative called about the picture; laughing hysterically, and suggesting that she take a closer look.

Puzzled, the mother stared at the photo and was shocked to discover that in addition to her son, she had captured her reflection in the mirror ... wearing nothing but a camera!