Works For Me: Thinking About Next Week
I'm skipping out on posting my own Works-For-Me-Wednesday tip this week, because I wanted to use the space to tell you about a fun idea for next week's themed WFMW.
Next Wednesday, October 3rd, is Backwards Day in WFMW-Land. Instead of giving a tip, you'll ask for one, on a very specific subject. You'll be inviting all the WFMW readers to weigh in with their clever solutions to your most stubborn problems.
For example:
"What's an effective disciplinary tool for a six year old with a sassy mouth?"
--or--
"How do I get Sharpie marker off my coffee table?"
Not that any of those issues have ever plagued the Dryer house. Oh, no-o-o.
Be thinking of what you'd like to ask Bloggityville next week, and keep in my mind that more specific questions will likely elicit more responses. We aren't trying to solve the mysteries of the universe here, girls, we just need a little help with laundry stain removal and backpack storage.
But back to this week--leave your clever WFMW tips below, and be sure to check in with the guidelines here first. Remember to link directly to your WFMW post, not to the front page of your blog.
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The links are now closed. Join us next week!
Am I blind? I don't see the Mr. Linky thing...but then I am in Vegas this week and there's no telling what I'm actually seeing (all this fun ya know lol)
Posted by: Kandy | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 09:58 PM
Backwards week - I think this will need to become a common theme for WFMW :) !! How did you come up with this clever one?
Posted by: An Ordinary Mom | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:00 PM
That's so funny that your theme next week is to ask for help -- I was just thinking of something today that I wished I could find a tip for on WFMW!
Now, of course, I have one week to remember whatever that was ...
Posted by: Mandy Houk | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Well I'll have to start thinking about that...
Posted by: ellen b | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:02 PM
I can answer the Sharpie marker already - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! Tee hee.
Next week sounds like fun!
Posted by: Demeter | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Oops! Good thing I tested my link -- I linked right back to this post instead of to mine! So, skip my #2 and try my #9 instead.
Sorry!
Posted by: Mandy Houk | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:04 PM
I wanted to answer the problem of our negative habits in life. So I answer those questions in my own "backward" way.
I forgot to link directly to my entry. D'oh! Sorry, everyone!
Posted by: Mrs Fussypants | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Love next week's theme!!!
Posted by: Rhen (yestheyareallmine) | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Oh, yea!!! I actually already had such a post for WFMW like this in the works! This is an awesome idea!!
Thanks for hosting this each week - love your blog!
Posted by: Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:18 PM
Sounds like a great idea!
Blessings from Costa Rica
Posted by: kathie nolasco | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Who new Mr Linky had his own blog? Already, I have learned something.
Posted by: Anne Glamore | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Backwards week sounds great! I'm loving the idea and can't wait to come up with something and see what everyone comes up with! Thanks for hosting again!
Posted by: Karen@FamilyBriefs | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Thank you, Shannon. That sounds like fun!
Posted by: Smockity Frocks | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:31 PM
1) I've been wondering how I'm always link #~100 when I usually post around 9AM ET. Now I know - it's because some of you sneak in on Tuesday night!
2) I had literally just clicked over to RIMD in order to email you, Shannon, to suggest a 'backwards' WFMW day! And what do you know? You're WAY ahead of me! Awesome! Now I just have to figure out what it is I need to know...or rather, I need to pick the most important thing I need to know. :)
Thanks!
Posted by: Princess Leia | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:33 PM
I love your idea for next week! Fantastic!!!!!
Posted by: Sheila | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:36 PM
I'm sorry I posted twice for my Works for Me link (I forgot to explain my post the first time). Thanks!
Posted by: Charlotte | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Love the idea!
except now I must use my brain...
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:54 PM
I love the idea for backwards week next week too!
Oh and I'm sorry too that I posted twice...I forgot to put my explanation in and then couldn't figure out how to edit it *blush*
Posted by: Kandy | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:55 PM
Ooh, thanks for the heads-up on next week - I'll have to start thinking of what to ask! :)
Posted by: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:55 PM
ooh backwards. sounds like fun. i'll think hard all week....
Posted by: phyllis | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11:05 PM
First timer here. Looking forward to next week too!
Posted by: Katrina in Wa. | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11:13 PM
The problem next week will be deciding which question to ask...I have so many!
Posted by: Everyday Mommy | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Sorry about the double link. I wrote the wrong title. The Stranger Safety Video is the right one.
Posted by: SingForHim @ Real Life | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11:50 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE This idea for next week!
Posted by: Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11:53 PM
What a great idea! Thanks for hosting this every week - I always learn so much.
Posted by: Corrie | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:18 AM