Corey Stokes

A DIY plastic bag holder

Written by @CoreyLStokes and Michelline Stokes

Every week we collect a ton of plastic bags. Until we can get back to store to recycle them, we usually end up storing them on a door knob or in a closet stuffed inside one of the plastic bags. The problem is, it looks terrible! So my wife’s storage solution: turn an old unused pillowcase into a storage bag. She used some ribbon and elastic tape that we already had (from some of her other this and that crafts) and the whole thing was done in less than 30 minutes. Check out her bag and check out how much she saved ME from having to buy one.

Michelline’s Design
Walmart’s Price

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Today In History, July 19

One of the ways I try to engage my children in learning, along with science projects is to look at a bit of history. Growing up, I often heard the phrase, you can’t know where you are going, if you don’t know where you have come from.

I was recently reminded that the history of a day holds many stories of triumphs, failures, tragedies and excitements.

Today In 1941 the 1st US Army flying school for black cadets dedicated (Tuskegee Ala)

Here is the news footage of the Tuskegee Airman from 1941.

In 1816 – Survivors of French frigate Medusa rescued off Senegal after 17 days

In 1914 – Boston Braves begin drive from last to 1st place in NL

In 1977 – Floods in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kills 76

Take a look at what else happened in history on this day In History on July 19

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Sunrise Run!

Still recovering from a small injury , I ran for the first time in what seemed like a long two weeks. I am so glad I got to enjoy this view.