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How To Fasten A Bracelet Without Help

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A zillion years ago (in a galaxy far, far away?) my parents bought me the pretty bracelet pictured above. It is a turquoise blue (Really! In photos it looks more sapphire blue but it’s not.) I was born in December and it was meant to resemble my birthstone.

So simple and pretty, but there was one hang-up. It is small enough that putting it on by myself is nigh on to impossible!  When I was living at home, mom or dad could help me clasp it. Now? My hubby is “all thumbs.” No help with bracelets. So, it sat in the jewelry box, unworn for years. Poor, lonely bracelet.

 

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Then, one day I was readingGood Housekeeping. They had such a simple tip that works and now I can wear my bracelet whenever I want to!

 

How To Fasten A Bracelet All By Yourself



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The tip?  Use a jumbo paperclip as a fastening tool!

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First, stretch out the paperclip to make it kind of an “S” hook.

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Next, put one end of the paperclip into the hole in which you will hook the clasp.
Hold the other end of the paperclip up in your hand to steady the bracelet
while you’re hooking it closed.
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Using or other hand, clasp the bracelet.
Remove paperclip.
Good to go!

Bracelet fastening technique using a paperclip
 Ever had this problem? How did you solve it?
We love great tips of all kinds!

Note: One of my readers shared that she bought a “bracelet buddy”. Definitely prettier than the twisted paperclip.

Enjoy!

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Tortellini Alfredo

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Easy recipe for tortellini alfredo #Italianfood

When I first tasted Tortellini Alfredo, it was at my best friend Rosemary’s house. She is 100% Italian and such a gifted cook. She served it as a side dish at Sunday dinner with homemade meatballs, sauce, linguine, pork (also cooked in the sauce), tossed romaine salad with black olives, cherry tomatoes and so on, plus homemade Italian bread.

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Oh my goodness, what a meal! I had never had tortellini-anything until then. That first dinner introduced me to one of my favorite foods. Wow! I walked away with the recipe. I wasn’t going to let this one get away.

 

Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce mixed with cheese tortellini, bacon and peas. Simple!
 
Caution: everyone overeats when this is served. I consider that to be a great indication of how wonderful it is.
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Ingredients

2 pkgs (16 oz each) frozen cheese tortellini
¼ cup butter, melted
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk and/or half & half
Grated Romano cheese
6-8 slices bacon, cooked and broken into 1 inch pieces
½ cup frozen peas
Pots and pans set - turquoise and white color

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Directions

Tortellini Preparation
Fill a large pot of water and bring to boil.
Add frozen tortellini and cook on high for 3-4 minutes.
Tip: you’ll know that they are ready when some of them are floating on the water.
Drain.

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Sauce
In separate saucepan, melt butter.
Add flour and whisk in with the butter.
Add milk gradually, while stirring.
Allow to come to a boil (still stirring) till it thickens.
Add Romano cheese and whisk again.
Add bacon.
Add peas.
Pour into tortellini in the big pot and stir.
Combine by adding the cheese sauce to the tortellini in the large pot.
Serve.

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Rosemary served her Tortellini Alfredo alongside meatballs and sauce.
I often serve it as a compliment to Belgian Brisket .
Cornbread is also a great addition to this meal.

Ever cooked with tortellini?
What recipes do you use?

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Enjoy!

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