Sunday, January 23, 2011

Dust Collectors

Another fun and successful Dust Collectors!
Wendi Tesimale - wherever you are in the world - we love you for introducing Dust Collectors. Too bad you weren't able to patent it, you'd be a rich woman today.

It was at my house this time, and as you can see, there are lots and lots of leftovers. If you see anything you want, speak now or forever hold your peace.



So glad the D.I. bin was delivered to our parking lot just this week.

I did find something for most of you though, and I bet you can hardly wait to see what these treasures are and so, in no particular order here they are.

(And no fighting over what someone else got!!)

Mitsi - this is the cutest little shirt for William, but you have to iron it, so I won't take it personally if you say, "No thank you Auntie Faye."


Tracy - had you in mind on this one. It is one of those pillow things (complete with suction cups on the back) that you put in the bathtub so you can lean back and relax after a long, rough day with Ella. (Is she still as busy as ever?)

At first, this might look like a cross between a game of Jacks and Pick-Up-Sticks. Bit it isn't. Guess what they are before you read any further.
Wrong!
When I asked what in the world they were, I found out they were chopstick holders! Now, does one put both chopsticks on the same holder or does one need two holders for two chopsticks? Didn't ask that. Janet and Mitsi - you guys can arm wrestle for this one because I know that you both use chopsticks to cook with.




This is a tray of one gazillion beads (carefully Saran-wrapped so that no more beads would get on the former owners mom's floor) that I though maybe Kendall and Morgan would have fun with.
Don't worry Jody, I came to my senses the next morning.
Beth! Even the best teacher in the world must have those days when all doesn't go as planned.
So, if you ever have one of those days, here are two signs that will get the class back on task in no time! You could even let Tracy borrow them on weekends just in case her singing time in Primary ever gets out of hand.
I know you're all saying, "Now why didn't I think of that? Another million dollar idea taken!"


Janet has this beautiful new georgeous kitchen. She also has this box full of clever magnets that she can no longer put on her refrigerator because it is stainless steel and magnets won't stick.
Problem solved, but whatever you put on your fridge it better be good because there was only one of these.
On the back of this little thingy, it says, and I quote:
Happeez Clipper
Finally, a product that sticks to stainless steel refrigerators, mirrors, glass and more!



If you guys ever need a killer salad made that everyone will want the recipe for then Jody's the man!
So I figured her killer salads would need some killer tongs!
There was also a killer bowl that went with them that really was a killer.










Kelley - This is so you can teach Eleni how to play "Not Yet"! Unlike Legos, these don't hurt so much when you step on them (they're cardboard) and after you step on them enough times they won't be square anymore and you don't have to feel guilty about tossing them.







As usual, we can all hardly wait for the next dust collectors.
Question: What do you do when one lady takes a solid hour to show her stuff. (*Yawn*) We want to prevent this in future meetings!
Also, if you haven't collected your things by next FSAG, they too will be taken to the bin!

5 comments:

  1. Those blocks are awesome!!! Eleni loves stacing things so they will be great! Can I have an extention on the pick-up date though?

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  2. Mom, you are so funny! Thanks for thinking of us. Just today I condensed the girls' "craft" kits and made a note how I need a container for all their beads!

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  3. Ooooh! OOoh! OOOOh! I love it! Why didn't I think of those signs 12 years ago when I first started teaching? Dangit!

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  4. How fun is this post?!?! I am not making this up for you mom..... I have wanted a bath pillow for a few years now. PROMISE!! So cool!!! And yes, she is still crazy busy. But cute too... I already love her. But I truly am exhausted. I am not young enough for this! Dust collectors is the BEST BEST BEST!!!!!!!!! (and if you think THAT is a lot of leftovers..... you haven't seen NOTHIN!!) :)

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  5. Well, I just wondered over to your blog, Faye and I must say that you did SO GREAT!!!! How totally fun is it that you are still going strong. I've lived here in Ontario for 6 years now and still haven't gotten around to starting a Dust Collectors yet. WOW. This post makes me want to start. Those were some really wonderful times. Love you to pieces!!!

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