Wordless Wednesday (5/13)


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  1. MomMay 13, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    I love the finger painting, the beginning garden, all the selfies and blanket time pictures! I dislike gnats very much - they love bananas (I'm fighting them here). Love you.

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    1. JoyMay 13, 2015 at 8:10 PM

      Yep, they're loving our bananas, too. But, the jar I set out has done the trick! I've used the mixture before, so I figured I'd give it a shot. It's a cup of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of sugar, a few drops of dawn dish detergent, and a tablespoon or two of water. I covered it with Saran Wrap, held it in place with a rubber band, and poked 10 or 12 holes with a fork. They go in but they don't come out. It's been out for a day, and all but a few of the gnats are gone. There's like 30 floating around in there.

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