Practical Parenting Tip #203

Even if you're sure all the pockets are empty, dry everything on the lowest setting possible. You never know when someone's stashed a couple hundred fuse beads somewhere.



Luckily, I didn't open the dryer to find these brightly colored beauties fused to the metal drum. But I consider it a close call.

So, what else am I finding in my laundry these days?

• Wood chips
• Pea gravel by the truck load
• Crayons
• Lip gloss
• Polly Pocket accessories
• Change
• Marbles (who plays with marbles anymore?!)

I can't complain too much though. Now that the kids are older and earning allowance, I'm finding cash. Found a $10 bill last weekend.