Today's Tip ~ Tuesday, August 21, 2012

[Ilene Wright]

Well who knew? Those are some great tips even though I don't have any chalk, will keep that in mind!

[animalcrazy]

Originally Posted by AksarbeN

You know you're getting old when they draw a chalk outline around you while you are resting on the floor. Just another use for that chalk........... lol

That would be fun to do with the shorties. I love drawing on the side walks with the colored chalks. I can see their little images up and down the block. We'll do it at night with a flash light. They'll love it.

[Jezer]

Ooh!

Good tips there.

I've got a load of chalk- I'll try one or two of those tips.

Thanks Pam.

[PJSaturn]

Originally Posted by animalcrazy

That would be fun to do with the shorties. I love drawing on the side walks with the colored chalks. I can see their little images up and down the block. We'll do it at night with a flash light. They'll love it.

haha - You're right! They would enjoy tracing each other's bodies on the sidewalk. Just don't tell them that coroners do that with dead bodies! (On second thought, at least some of the kids would probably get a charge out of it.)

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[TT Dave]

Originally Posted by PJSinger

A small bundle of chalk in your toolbox will help prevent your box and your tools from rusting.

To prevent your screwdriver from slipping when you're turning a screw, rub some chalk on the edge of your flathead and it won't slip.

Thanks Pam and elnina! I particularly like the two tips listed above and the one about getting grease off of clothing too.

[motormaker]

Grind up a piece of chalk and mix it with some vodka.

The horror of it all, wasting good vodka that has much better uses.

[Magnum Mike]

Originally Posted by tasmtairy

I haven't thought about, seen, touched chalk for a million years

Hmmm... A million years ago.. I think they used a hammer and a chisel.. to carve writings on stones back then..

[Magnum Mike]

Originally Posted by PJSinger

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If you get a grease stain on your clothing, try rubbing the stain with a piece of chalk before washing it and let it sit for about 10 minutes. The chalk will absorb some of the grease. Then brush off the excess chalk powder and wash the garment.
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You know something.. I forgot to wash the garments after I put chalk all over them.. I think that was the reason why people were looking at me kind of funny..

[ans57]

Useful tips Pammy, thanks! <I've heard It also works as a natural ant repellent...>