Diane M.from Federal Way, WA on November 18, 2009 at 06:03:41

While in college, sad that I couldn't afford to see my parents for my birthday, I was hungry for a taste of home. I walked to the nearest grocery store (3 miles, bought a roll of Toll House Dough, and made the entire roll, a few cookies at a time, in my toaster oven. And they were delicious!I also made quite a few friends who were drawn to my dorm room by the smell of chocolate chip cookies!.

Mary C.from Idabel, OK on November 06, 2009 at 05:50:56

Mary from Idabel, OK: I thought you actually made cookies on your ironing board--I was disappointed to read you only cooled them there. Once in an emergency I made a grilled cheese sandwich using my iron and ironing board--now that's what I call ingenuity..

Karen A.from Fort Oglethorpe, GA on November 05, 2009 at 10:21:04

That's redneck for ya!.

Dawn H.from Greenville, SC on November 04, 2009 at 02:27:26

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Helene M.from Syracuse, NY on October 24, 2009 at 01:42:53

Great idea!.

Angela C.from , on October 23, 2009 at 01:48:27

Great story, and very neat ironing board!.

Sylvia M.from Edinburg, TX on October 22, 2009 at 03:11:12

Sylvia Martinez from Edinburg, Texas on October 22,2009. Great story..

Terri H.from Santa Maria, CA on October 10, 2009 at 11:27:56

Hi, I hadn't seen this one when I wrote my 27 dozen macaroons memory, but I can see we share a common "cookie" bond; you can never have TOO MANY cookies! Ours was just a mistake in too much liquid ingredient & not wanting to waste the time & mess we'd already made!! Thanks for sharing..

Anna B.from Thornville, OH on September 24, 2009 at 08:00:35

Marlyn M, I hope that your still on here. I get so excited when I read something from someone thats from my Home Town, Columbus, Ohio. I have moved around so much, I'm not in touch with anyone. I'am 64 and I grew up in the short north. Granna2.

Anna B.from Thornville, OH on September 24, 2009 at 07:54:56

dosen't it just "amaze" you at what we can come up with when we ned to?!? I tell my D.h. that I'am, "Mrs McGiver", No thats not my name, I just use what I've got!! :-). granna2.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on September 13, 2009 at 09:24:07

Ilove choclated candies and so does my husband and when the kids come over we have to put them up because they will eat all of those..

Cindy F.from Lapeer, MI on September 10, 2009 at 07:28:58

Oh my gosh, your story reminded me of the time we moved into our new house and still didn't have a kitchen table yet. Well I wanted to have brunch for my kids and grandkids, but no table. So my husband set up our patio set inside and I got out our ironing board to put some of the food on.Odd but worked, thanks for the story..

Karen E.from Fancy Farm, KY on September 02, 2009 at 08:34:52

i love your story. it seems you have a great creative imangination karen elliott fancy farm kenturcky.

Ramona W.from Barlow, KY on August 21, 2009 at 10:07:16

I've used an ironing board as a cooling rack center many times in our old house. There just wasn't any counterspace at all in the kitchen. I had to be inventive on everything I baked especially at Christmas..

Tammy L.from Carrollton, VA on August 20, 2009 at 06:39:12

Your idea takes the cake, I mean cookie!!.

Tawnya V.N.from Pomona, CA on August 15, 2009 at 09:18:04

Love it... I would have never thought of useing the ironing board. Will do this Christmas!.

Rinda D.from Dalton, GA on August 14, 2009 at 07:03:34

Great idea...i will definitely keep that in my memory box for later..

Ruth E S.from Sterling, AK on August 08, 2009 at 07:11:26

Smart Lady! I've actually done that...when my now ex wanted no-bake cookies, he doubled the recipe not knowing that a regular batch would make about 90 cookies. We were living in a very small 1 bdr apt. So we used all the cabinet space, cutting board on a chair, ironing board, even cookie sheets on the back of the couch...hehehe...196 cookies..

Terri F.from Scott City, KS on August 05, 2009 at 02:29:11

I would never thought of that, now I know next time I need room.

Julie K.from Sugar Grove, IL on August 04, 2009 at 11:52:22

Clever idea. I have to remember that when I run out of space..

Samantha E H.from Sausalito, CA on August 01, 2009 at 09:09:52

Thank you very much. I love your genuine idea and you made me laugh so hard I call my sister to tell her your story..

Nancy P.from Marshfield, MO on July 30, 2009 at 09:01:07

that is hilarious! but sadly i'm think of breaking out the ironing board this coming holiday season because it is a really great idea for more counter space i never have enough so thanks.

Catherine M.from Lynnfield, MA on July 29, 2009 at 07:46:57

I'd much rather my ironing board be covered in cookies than have my dear husband's un-ironed shirts draped over it!.

Nerita S.from BROOKLYN, NY on July 23, 2009 at 02:54:14

haha cute...sometimes u gotta do what u gotta do!.

Lyn B.from Potsdam, NY on July 23, 2009 at 07:52:48

I LOVE the ironing board!!! And "you might be a college student" if you make grilled cheese sandwiches with an iron!.

Lois G.from Rolla, MO on July 20, 2009 at 08:45:56

My kitchen is very small when I have my family over the washer and dryer are in the kitchen and becomes the buffet.

Donna G.from Nixon, TX on July 11, 2009 at 09:48:18

Hi, What a great story. I would have never thought of that but my kitchen is small and not much space to get around, I will be using the ironing board too. Also liked the Redneck caption, one of my grandsons likes them and even calls hisself a red neck. he likes to hog hunt and fish and maybe he might just be a red neck even if is is a brown as a gingerbread. lol.

Mary E.from Cincinnati, OH on July 11, 2009 at 08:51:48

I once ironed in the kitchen and forgot to take down the ironing board. You'd be surprised how useful that extra counterspace can be. Just remember to cover it first so you don't end up with surprise stains on your best blouse!.

Dorothy W.from Houlton, ME on July 03, 2009 at 01:07:50

This will be one of the stories that gets shared at all of the family get togethers for years to come. This could have been on an I Love Lucy episode. Thanks for sharing!.

Jackie R.from Chicago, IL on June 30, 2009 at 08:33:30

Quick, easy, and inexpensive solution! Thanks for the wonderful idea and funny story!.

J B.from Ridgeville, SC on June 24, 2009 at 12:22:01

Using the ironing board for the cookies was a great idea. It seems to be a great idea for cakes and other dishes when you run out of counter space..

Martha V.from Riverside, CA on June 23, 2009 at 04:33:30

very clever.

Mary F.from Blythewood, SC on June 07, 2009 at 01:08:46

What a great way to improvise and expand your counter space!.

Jan H.from Jasper, AL on May 28, 2009 at 10:59:19

Smart idea!.

Jen B.from Seattle, WA on May 27, 2009 at 04:56:39

From the headline, I thought you were baking cookies with an iron. Glad to see that wasn't the case :).

Stacey J.from Beech Grove, IN on May 27, 2009 at 12:42:20

now that is thinking on your feet!.

Ty C.from Lancaster, CA on May 26, 2009 at 05:57:55

Great idea when extra space is needed.

Jacqui M.from MURRIETA, CA on May 03, 2009 at 01:28:22

WOW!! I just knew there would be a use for that old board..it certainly isn't being used for ironing!! Great idea!.

Jennifer M.from Gillsville, GA on May 02, 2009 at 09:12:17

Thats a great idea when you need more counter space ..

Nance B.from Albion, IN on April 30, 2009 at 03:54:56

very very clever idea. will need to keep that in mind when i need more counter space..

Jean H.from Massillon, OH on April 29, 2009 at 05:01:29

Wow, I would have never thought of using an ironing board to cool cookies!lol.

Amina F.from Carol Stream, IL on April 28, 2009 at 03:14:37

This is a really funny story and a wonderful idea. Very creative way to use an ironing board..

Lisa T.from Canton, OH on April 22, 2009 at 04:35:07

Wow, that is too funny, yet very clever....Happy baking..

Kelsey C.from Niles, MI on April 20, 2009 at 11:05:08

Sometime you gotta do stuff like that!!:).

Ginny M.from Watertown, MA on April 16, 2009 at 06:37:19

I beleive you are one smart cookie :).

Donna L.from Riverview, MI on April 10, 2009 at 05:43:57

Great idea...unfortunately, my ironing board is attached to the wall so it can fold up and out of the way. It's upstairs from the kitchen, too. Oh well....

Winnifred C.from Brantford, ON on April 01, 2009 at 06:49:24

Great idea! It's amazing how many options we can come up with out of neccesity. Thanks for the great story!.

Tracy T.from Lincoln, NE on April 01, 2009 at 06:26:52

Great idea! I'll have to remember that one. At least then I'll get some use out of my ironing board! Also, love the tip about using dark brown sugar. Thanks!.

Stephanie K.from South Bend, IN on March 31, 2009 at 07:47:05

I only have a tabletop ironing board. This is a clever idea, though. I have absolutely NO COUNTER SPACE!.

Barbara K.from Cottonwood, CA on March 28, 2009 at 11:49:27

Yes, a little redneck in all of us. Excellant idea, and very creative. Will have to remember when I run out of counter space. Thanks for sharing..

Carrie B.from Florissant, MO on March 27, 2009 at 10:39:09

AT LEAST YOU CAME UP WITH SOMETHING THAT WORKED FOR YOU !! GREAT JOB..

Susan M.from Carol Stream, IL on March 27, 2009 at 05:16:00

Great job, what wonderful, tasty gifts!!!!!!.

Judy T.from Syracuse, NY on March 26, 2009 at 01:15:25

Smart "cookie"!.

Ella K.from BERWICK, PA on March 26, 2009 at 10:26:32

Sometimes we have to be inverntive to get things done. Good thinking!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on March 23, 2009 at 03:50:27

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Ty C.from Lancaster, CA on March 16, 2009 at 06:42:17

What a great and creative idea. Something that my wife sure got a kick out of as she thought she was the only one without alot of space.

Jeaneen R.from Nashville, TN on March 05, 2009 at 08:42:47

Too cute. Whatever works..

Kathy G.from South Daytona, FL on March 05, 2009 at 06:50:58

How cute, and a space saver...................

Kathy G.from South Daytona, FL on March 05, 2009 at 06:50:54

How cute, and a space saver...................

Ruth Ann D.from Jacksonville, FL on March 03, 2009 at 02:49:16

Years ago, out of neccessity, I would wrap a lightly buttered cheese sandwich in foil, then place the iron on top to 'grill' it. Pannini before the word was popular! They were soooo good..

Judy B.from Wichita Falls, TX on March 01, 2009 at 05:57:21

WOW neat Ironing board never saw one like that thanks for the pictures and I loved your story..

Thelma G.from Jacksonville, IL on February 28, 2009 at 08:13:58

Thanks, you just lifted my spirits. I loved your story..

Pam J.from Fayetteville, GA on February 28, 2009 at 04:22:49

I'll have to remember this one! It might come in handy sometime..

Mona B.from Davenport, IA on February 27, 2009 at 02:12:41

Always find a way to get it done! Good job!.

Mona B.from Davenport, IA on February 27, 2009 at 02:12:40

Always find a way to get it done! Good job!.

Kimberly H.from Paterson, NJ on February 27, 2009 at 09:52:32

This a great story. I've heard the statement, "Dream House: one in which you can shower and flush the toilet at the same time." My dream house is one where there's actually enough counter space in the kitchen. Until I get my dream house, that ironing board sounds like a great idea. LOL.

Donna F.from Crossville, TN on February 27, 2009 at 07:22:27

I especially liked the "you might be a redneck if" part, since I recently moved to Tennessee..

Virginia R.from Wynantskill, NY on February 27, 2009 at 06:15:25

I like this idea it will be great for all the holiday baking.

Barbara M.from Easton, PA on February 26, 2009 at 07:53:50

I'm glad to see others are starting to use their ironing boards in this country. I have always found more than one use for my ironing board, I'm glad that others are finally finding out the many secrets to it's purpose. It also works greats for wrapping presents as well, who would have guessed something designed for clothes would be used for so many other purposes. Leave it up to women to find all the uses for a product, if it has a function or a purpose, we will find it..

Jh L.from Palmersville, TN on February 26, 2009 at 07:12:14

Wow! What a wonderful idea. I will have to try this.

Lesley V.from Auburn, WA on February 26, 2009 at 04:25:20

Now I have a good use for my ironing board. Thank you for sharing your joyful memory..

Maryann B.from Oregon, OH on February 26, 2009 at 12:23:12

Wow, it's nice to hear of some old traditions making it back to a younger generation. I remember when I was a youngster, my grandmother used the ironing board on Saturday mornings to cool bread and coffee cake for the next day breakfast. Thanks for reminding me of my grandmother..

Anna F.from Oakdale, CA on February 25, 2009 at 03:57:56

I will have to remember this one..

Kathy P.from Harrison Township, MI on February 25, 2009 at 02:33:54

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Virginia R.from Janesville, IA on February 25, 2009 at 10:23:11

Great idea! I also like the idea of taking a picture to share with family and friends. I'm a photo person myself..

Shiliela W.from Elwood, IN on February 24, 2009 at 10:42:32

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. :).

Kimberly W.from Bolivar, OH on February 23, 2009 at 08:18:34

Wow, anther creative person that would do something like I would. Nice trick..

Brandy W.from Palmyra, MO on February 13, 2009 at 08:37:59

Very good Ideal..

Stephanie M.from North Las Vegas, NV on February 12, 2009 at 04:21:38

Great idea. We recently moved to a home with a smaller kitchen (= less counter space) and I always run out of room just cooking regular meals, let alone baking. I'll have to try your idea and get the oven really fired up!.

Rita B.from Pasadena, CA on February 12, 2009 at 09:10:53

You got to do what got to do that works..

Sherry L.from LELAND, NC on February 11, 2009 at 03:56:06

Really cute story.......love the scrapbook page too..

Janet P.from Casselberry, FL on February 11, 2009 at 05:15:44

Wow I think that is such a great idea. I was something like this in a movie where the guy was trying to make a grill cheese using an iron..

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on February 11, 2009 at 03:28:31

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Bev V.from COLBY, KS on February 08, 2009 at 10:22:27

Yes that is a clever idea..

Karla R.from Bellevue, NE on February 05, 2009 at 07:52:54

Whatever works. We have to do what we have to do..

Lisa P.from Manteca, CA on February 04, 2009 at 07:23:51

Redneck or not, it worked & thats what matters!.

Barbara H.from Buffalo, NY on February 03, 2009 at 07:54:19

This was a really inventive idea. Great way to to find some space needed..

Elizabeth C.from Clarksburg, PA on February 03, 2009 at 04:15:30

Wow what a unique idea! Never would have thought to use my ironing board that way!.

Marilyn D.from Fayetteville, GA on February 02, 2009 at 03:32:09

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Barbara C.from Sturgis, MI on February 02, 2009 at 12:38:29

Cool idea..

Patricia C.from Alpharetta, GA on February 01, 2009 at 04:15:55

When is an ironing board not an ironing board? When you throw a table cloth ofer and use it as a narrow buffet in a hallway. Worked for me!.

Becca L.from Pleasant Grove, UT on January 30, 2009 at 08:59:56

enjoyable!.

Lee W.from Simpsonville, SC on January 30, 2009 at 06:42:01

love it, something I could actually use my ironing board for!.

Nancy P.from Osceola, IN on January 29, 2009 at 02:26:18

cute.good idea.

Diane M.from Tucson, AZ on January 28, 2009 at 04:01:03

very clever.

Serena G.from Warsaw, IN on January 28, 2009 at 10:04:48

Finally a GOOD use for my ironing board!! Ha - Great Story.

Julie R.from NEW PORT RICHEY, FL on January 28, 2009 at 07:31:33

Loved this!!.

Deanna J.from Everett, WA on January 28, 2009 at 06:54:09

How resourceful...and love the "You might be a redneck..." caption.

Leslie J.from Vass, NC on January 28, 2009 at 06:25:14

Way to be creative! Got to get those cookies cooled!.

Mary Jo T.from Valdosta, GA on January 28, 2009 at 04:53:04

Necessity is the mother of invention!.

Jayne M.from Tampa, FL on January 27, 2009 at 05:02:21

What a great Idea!!! I don't have a kitchen...I have a glorified closit. I think whoever designed my house forgot to put a kitchen in, and as he was leaving he realized his error. So...he said to himself.....Well this is florida they don't need a coat closit. I will put the kitchen in here and call it a step saver. I am not amused. My son graduates from Notre Dame in May. The last time my husband said I could do whatever I wanted to the house after our son graduated I got it on tape. This has been a constant battle since we bought thew house 20 years ago I think I have been patient long enough.During the month of November I bake about 100 dozen cookies a day. Yes 100 dozen. When we first got to Florida I didn't know any of my husbands large Italian family.That went from a small tin of cookies andf candy to big half bushel baskets and then some. LOLWhen we get home from Our sons graduation this May...there better be a wrecking crew at my house ready to take down two walls.I am done waiting. LOL.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on January 27, 2009 at 02:57:09

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Ruth B.from Franklin, WI on January 23, 2009 at 06:29:58

This brought back a lot of memories. I remember my Mom using her ironing board to lay out her raised donuts. She used it when they were done. too..

Carla C.from Coldspring, TX on January 19, 2009 at 07:15:36

I must say that was a great idea. For I have very little room in my kitchen too. So little that there is no room for a ironing board. boo. wish there was.....

Viola C.from Chandler, AZ on January 19, 2009 at 05:41:28

Great idea. First I have to dig out ironing board from the closet!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on January 18, 2009 at 02:52:40

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Karen M.from Charleston, SC on January 17, 2009 at 07:13:03

I think it was a very creative way to cool your cookies and love the photos..

Jonel D.from Indianapolis, IN on January 15, 2009 at 11:43:42

A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do! Great creativity and it reminds me of the days when I got my first place and decorated it with milk crates LOL.

Jenni O.from Modesto, CA on January 15, 2009 at 08:51:51

Very clever of you to use your ironing board. Maybe someone will take the idea and market a giant size cooling rack for the avid hom baker..

Rose B.from Bessemer City, NC on January 12, 2009 at 09:21:39

THAT SURE SOUNDS A LIKE TRUE WINNER,TO ME. GREAT IDEA!!!.

Adrienne W.from Chicago, IL on January 09, 2009 at 10:10:27

Funny, before I redecorated my kitchen, I would spread foil across the ironing board and use it for a counter. It just comes in handy..

Deb G.from Archdale, NC on January 08, 2009 at 06:02:10

that is very funny i have use the top or my cooler and out on my deck..

Margaret B.from Round Lake Beach, IL on January 06, 2009 at 03:30:59

my husband and I had to laugh at your solution. It is by far the smartest use for a bulky ironing board..

Karen B.from Dundalk, MD on January 05, 2009 at 02:36:22

Great idea for an otherwise useless object..

Leslie M.from E Wareham, MA on January 05, 2009 at 01:40:07

what a great idea, my daughter bakes for a herd, i'll have to pass this idea along to her.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on January 05, 2009 at 03:16:51

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Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on January 04, 2009 at 03:31:34

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Kelly N.from Williamson, GA on January 01, 2009 at 05:43:24

That is a wonderful memory AND an excellent idea! I am also limited on counter space. However, I have THREE Ironing Boards..

Susan M.from HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA on January 01, 2009 at 12:17:03

I love that idea! Will use it!.

Gladys E.from Salisbury, NC on December 31, 2008 at 11:57:02

What a great idea! Where there's a will, there's a way..

Charlotte D.from Manhattan, KS on December 28, 2008 at 05:49:43

I have just moved & had to do the same thing only i used boxes turned upside down ha ha.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on December 27, 2008 at 04:49:46

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Laurie H.from Harrington, DE on December 22, 2008 at 01:33:36

I do an enormous amount of baking around the holidays and I never have enough room for cooling thanks for the great tip!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on December 20, 2008 at 04:09:02

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Janet G.from Dayton, TX on December 16, 2008 at 10:59:22

Now, I've just gotta figure out what to do with the iron. Suggestions, anyone?.

Libby F.from Silver Spring, MD on December 14, 2008 at 09:25:47

Great story! Great memory to cherish!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on December 12, 2008 at 03:14:50

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Debi F.from Elizabethtown, KY on December 11, 2008 at 03:45:02

They say that Necessity is the mother of invention, and as long as there are women with limited counter space I think we have that covered! Great idea!.

Berlinda P.from Lawton, OK on December 10, 2008 at 10:48:53

Well, you gotta do what you gotta do!! Happy Holidays!!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on December 10, 2008 at 03:05:57

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Michelle T.from Sibley, LA on December 09, 2008 at 01:20:18

What a great idea! I have very little counter space. I love to bake too, but sometimes have to bake smaller batches due to the lack of room. Thanks so much for sharing..

Charletta B.from Vienna, WV on December 06, 2008 at 03:17:51

When my husband was in the service 30 some years ago, my parents bought me an ironing board. I have used it for practically everything but ironing. It has to be one of the handiest tables I have ever had. My family used to make fun of me. Glad other people think its a great idea too..

Rhonna D.from Portland, OR on December 05, 2008 at 11:29:38

That is so funny. A very ingenious idea. I love it..

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on December 05, 2008 at 03:19:15

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Laura T.from Shelbyville, IL on December 04, 2008 at 07:57:36

What a wonderful idea. Might use it this year during "baking season". Thanks for the giggle & idea..

Peggy W.from Milwaukee, WI on December 03, 2008 at 02:53:31

Thanks for the idea, I am always shifting things around in my kitchen when I need more space, now all I have to do is bring my ironing board out into the kitchen. Thanks!.

Pat V.from Fort Edward, NY on December 02, 2008 at 04:43:47

funny.

Sabrina G.from Sedalia, MO on December 01, 2008 at 05:48:37

Love it! Now I have a backup whenever I need more room for cooling my baked goodies. Thank you for sharing!.

Mc B.from WINDSOR, ON on November 30, 2008 at 10:47:43

LOL I loved this one; I always knew there were other reasons to have an ironing board!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on November 30, 2008 at 03:42:55

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Linda O.from Newark, OH on November 29, 2008 at 01:02:14

I haven't used my ironng board in ages. This is certainly a good idea, as I don't have much counter space in my kitchen. This will certainly solve that problem, and my mother will not believe it!!.

Barbara S.from Winter Garden, FL on November 28, 2008 at 11:20:43

If I ever get the urge to iron, I think I will bake CCCookies instead. It is a great new use for a very little used item in my house..

Lisa K.from Hayward, WI on November 28, 2008 at 10:44:01

Precious and priceless!.

Rae P.from SANFORD, NC on November 25, 2008 at 06:45:35

I love it!!! Now I too can use my ironing board!!.

Belinda F.from Oquawka, IL on November 25, 2008 at 03:07:46

I don't know how many times I have ran out of room when baking for the holidays. I will have to remember this. All my ironing board does is collect dust, I don't like to iron!.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on November 25, 2008 at 03:01:39

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Ellen O.from Coral Springs, FL on November 24, 2008 at 01:29:30

Great! You are so imaginative! And so much better to use an ironing board for cookies than for boring old ironing!.

Rose V.from Granby, CT on November 23, 2008 at 09:17:47

Cute story, and I agree with the gal who thought it was neat that you thought of your friends and family and baking Christmas treats even before the rest of your stuff was in your new home. You're obviously a "giver" and I'll bet you're a great baker, too!.

Marilyn D.from Shickshinny, PA on November 22, 2008 at 06:09:21

Loved the story. Isn't it amazing the things we can come up with when we have to improvize?.

Christy S.from Carmichael, CA on November 18, 2008 at 10:16:32

I found you unique solution very entertaining. I'm with others who said, "it beats ironing"!.

Patti M.from Irwin, PA on November 18, 2008 at 12:23:25

That is certainly the best use of an ironing board!!.

Christine F.from Mundelein, IL on November 15, 2008 at 09:29:43

I do think this is the best use for a ironing board. I think I will try this with my 5 and 7 year olds when the trays cool they can take the cookies off and put them on the board since it can be lowered to their height. I will just have to keep the dog out of the kitchen though, he's a sweet tooth..

Kathy G.from CRANFORD, NJ on November 15, 2008 at 07:33:31

Beats ironing!.

Cheryl G.from Ames, IA on November 15, 2008 at 07:02:45

I used that trick this past summer, when we moved in to an old farmhouse that was in desparate need of some TLC..

Kathleen H.from Eden Prairie, MN on November 15, 2008 at 04:19:26

I think it is great that you thought of your family first and baked even before you had all of your stuff..

Pat C.from Spring Hill, FL on November 12, 2008 at 09:46:30

I've never thought of that. Good idea! Thanks for the tip..

Deloris N.from Louisville, KY on November 12, 2008 at 12:11:11

Marilyn, Being a former Ohio gal myself, I admire your "where there is no way, make a way" thought process, by golly!! Necessity IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION. Funny how a story will be remembered because you were determined enough to do whatever it took............. Oh yes, I still iron, (I even have a wooden-footed ironing board , an antique?), but it does pile up sometimes. Deloris N. Louisville, Ky..

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on November 11, 2008 at 03:36:17

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Carol V.from , on November 09, 2008 at 03:27:39

Too funny!!!.

Shirley B.from Petersburg, IN on November 09, 2008 at 03:48:47

How very, very funny! Thank you for sharing with all of us!.

Robert C.from Rice Lake, WI on November 07, 2008 at 11:49:03

Ironing board who owns one of these.

Pat S.from Lacombe, LA on November 07, 2008 at 06:33:06

Where there is a will, there is a way......

Cindi P.from Havana, IL on November 07, 2008 at 04:12:26

That's a great idea! I would much rather use my ironing board to cool cookies than to iron. ;-).

Mary Lou P.from Niles, OH on November 06, 2008 at 04:28:46

thanks for the idea. i make carmel corn covered with p.b. and choclate. i do enough for 20 people and that is a lot of corn of cookie trays. i cover my dining room table and kitchen table with it and try to figure out where to put more of it so the choc. and p.b. can set up on it..

Charmin A.from Monte Lake, BC on November 05, 2008 at 07:53:46

cute, I thought you cooked them with a iron..LOL. Remember Benny and June the movie, he makes her grilled cheese..lol.

Maryann O.from Nottingham, PA on November 05, 2008 at 03:21:20

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Linda T.from Baltimore, MD on November 04, 2008 at 07:32:52

That truely was a funny story. Made me laugh. They say laughter is good for the soul and I needed it today. Thanks!.

Carolyn G.from Cabot, AR on November 04, 2008 at 07:51:54

I like the "You might be a redneck...." caption. Very clever & approperate. Great way to expand counter space, too..

Mary Jo T.from Valdosta, GA on November 04, 2008 at 04:58:58

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Janice D.from Longview, TX on November 03, 2008 at 05:53:17

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