I keep a file folder on our kitchen counter, beside the local phone book, to put little notes and other items I may need later to update files.  I wrote “update information” on the tab of the folder.  Then I taped both ends of the folder closed so nothing would fall out.  When I have extra time, I get my rolodex file, Christmas Card file box, and address books out to put the updates in them.  Keeping the file folder handy is the key.  Otherwise notes and envelopes get lost or thrown away by mistake.

If I don’t think information in my other sources is correct, I can look through the one folder to double check.  This has saved a lot of time, energy and phone calls over the years.  Keeping information updated can help in emergency situations too, by having correct phone numbers handy.  I would much rather look in that one folder than go searching all through the house in hopes of finding information I need.

Use any type of flowers for this wreath.  Live or artificial will do.  You will need to use a wire coat hanger, which has been shaped into a circle, and then untwisted.  You will also need to get a bunch of live leaves, or you can use medium or large size artificial flowers that have had the petals taken apart.  String the leaves or flowers onto the wire with a hole punched near the middle, if needed.   Push them fairly close together.

Twist the wire back together again.  Form the hanger top into a circle and bend downward to make a hanger for the wreath.   You may want to add a colorful matching bow with nuts or small flowers glued among the ringlets of the bow itself.  If the wreath is made of live material, it will keep for about a week.  Place artificial wreaths in a covered box for storage when it is taken down for the season.  This will keep it from fading, and the wreath can be used again next year.