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100 Uses for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

October 28, 2019 By Michelle Yannaco

If you haven’t already been clued in, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is every parent’s BFF. But this handy little scrubber does a lot more than just wipe crayon off your walls (although it’s great for that too!). Check out these 100 awesome uses our friends from Maid Just Right house cleaning have for your Magic Eraser, courtesy of The Fun Times Guide.

  • Remove dried paint from door hinges
  • Remove tarnish from silver
  • Remove mold & mildew from anything plastic
  • Clean & polish gold jewelry
  • Remove soap scum in the tub and shower
  • Remove marks on walls
  • Clean splatters inside the microwave
  • Remove marks on vinyl siding
  • Clean mirrors in the bathroom (keeps shower mirrors from fogging)
  • Remove adhesive residue after removing stickers
  • Remove waterline mark around the pool
  • Remove hair dye from countertops & floors
  • Clean light-colored suede
  • Remove black scuff marks from baseboards (where the vacuum cleaner hits)
  • Clean the outdoor side of window sills stained from leaves, dust and dirt
  • Clean plastic coolers inside and out (…even dirty grimey ones used by men with greasy hands!)
  • Remove rust spots & stains on countertop
  • Remove cooked-on stains in pots and pans
  • Remove soot off the walls near the fireplace
  • Clean within the grooves of lawn ornaments
  • Clean sticky/dusty range hood over the stove
  • Remove nail polish spills or stains
  • Clean airbake cookie sheets & bakeware (the kind with all those tiny grooves)
  • Clean oven shelves & the grates on the grill
  • Remove wet nose marks from pets on the windows (even car windows)
  • Remove toothpaste splashes from bathroom mirrors
  • Remove melted plastic on the side of the toaster oven
  • Remove grimey green algae from cement (bird baths, steps, ponds, etc)
  • Clean stained elbows from dirty work
  • Remove green mildew from siding and gutters
  • Remove paint spills & oversprays
  • Remove toilet bowl rings (cut a piece off & let it set in your toilet overnight; don’t flush it; doesn’t always work)
  • Remove built-up algae, water deposits, etc from ceramic flower pots
  • Clean dish drainers that are gunked with lime and build-up
  • Remove bird poop from concrete bird bath
  • Remove coffee & tea stains that remain inside a mug, caraffe, thermos even after washing
  • Clean the plastic agitator inside your washing machine
  • Clean window screens (even when they are still in the window)
  • Remove built-up baked on grease inside the deep fryer
  • Clean inside the crock pot
  • Remove melted plastic on a glass top stove
  • Clean swimming pool steps
  • Remove baked on brown spots on cookware
  • Clean antiques & collectibles
  • Polish collectible coins (UPDATE: coin experts recommend that you do NOT clean coins.)
  • Clean & shine things up before you sell them in a yard sale
  • Clean boat & outdoor furniture upholstery
  • Clean vinyl striping on motorhomes, vans, boats
  • Clean car tires, including white walls
  • Clean pebbled surfaces like the outside of plastic coolers
  • Remove pet & child vomit from carpet or clothing (or get a professional service at Carpet cleaning Loveland)
  • Remove scuff marks on motorcycle & ATV helmets
  • Remove grass stains from shoes after mowing the lawn
  • Remove scuff marks from hangers/shoes in the walk-in closet
  • Clean oven door
  • Remove pollen from patio furniture, cars, etc.
  • Remove soap scum and gunk from around the bathroom faucets
  • Remove hairspray build-up on countertops and vanities
  • Remove soap scum inside porcelain & utility sinks
  • Clean stained caulking along the kitchen sink & countertop
  • Clean your bicycle, even the tires & rims
  • Clean tile & grout
  • Remove mildew from tents, vinyl canopies, awnings, fiberglass items
  • Remove paint overspray that has dried
  • Remove shoe marks from the kickplate of house doors & car doors
  • Clean inside your car (along the handles, window ledge, arm rests, dashboard)
  • Remove scuff marks and dirt from linoleum floors
  • Remove stains on leather seats, purses, chairs, etc.
  • Remove food stains inside plastic food containers
  • Remove brake dust from tire rims
  • Remove dirt and grime on a vinyl convertible top
  • Remove nail polish from walls, carpets, wooden objects, plastic
  • Remove soil or scuff marks from ceramic tile flooring
  • Clean non-skid surfaces with tiny grooves (bathtub floors, refrigerator handles, pool steps, cooler lids)
  • Clean & shine bathroom faucets & fixtures
  • Remove magic marker, permanent marker, and ballpoint ink from virtually any surface
  • Clean doll faces
  • Clean textured handles on major appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove)
  • Remove fingerprints and dirt on light-colored kitchen cupboards
  • Clean inside of the refrigerator
  • Remove crayon marks from walls
  • Remove dirt from plastic trash cans
  • Remove dark paint on light-colored carpet
  • Clean soap scum and oils from hot tub
  • Clean a car’s vinyl interior (gets into the tiny crinkles in the vinyl armrest, etc.)
  • Clean white porch railings, columns & pillars
  • Remove bugs from car windshield, grille, and bumper
  • Remove paint scratches on your car from minor fender benders
  • Remove rust and corrosion that’s built-up on the outside of pipes (kitchen/bathroom)
  • Clean & shine hubcaps
  • Remove built-up grime on the car steering wheel
  • Remove finger prints & build-up on the keyboard and mouse
  • Remove oxidized paint from an old car
  • Remove built-up gunk from vinyl seats
  • Remove tar from your car’s paint
  • Remove set-in stains inside glass and plastic pitchers
  • Remove scuff marks from the back of car seats (from kids’ shoes)
  • Clean kids’ plastic toys
  • Remove dirt and grime from athletic shoes and shoes with leather uppers
  • Remove stains on the underside of the toilet seat and around the toilet seat hinges
  • Remove fingerprint & handprints from light-colored doors & walls
  • Remove scuff marks from your patio furniture

To get more life out of your Magic Erasers, try this:

  1. Cut each Magic Eraser into 4 equal-sized pieces (across the shortest width of the eraser, rather than lengthwise). This way, you get 4 times the amount of cleaning out of one Eraser!
  2.  Lightly mist it with water (by misting or using the kitchen sink sprayer), rather than saturating it with water — which causes it to shrivel up more.
  3. Scrub lightly with the Magic Eraser, then wipe the area with a wet towel to prevent smearing the dirt/grime and remove any residue.
  4. When it starts to get yucky (after cleaning a few different items), simply spray rinse it again to revive it a bit. Then squeeze the excess water out, and continue using it until it starts to shred

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Filed Under: Family Fun

The Growing Problem of Peanut Allergies

October 28, 2019 By Michelle Yannaco

Parents and children who grew up around peanut and tree nut allergies are quite familiar with what triggers allergic reactions associated with such foods, and the potential side effects of consuming these foods. But those who are less experienced with food allergies may not know what to expect. In an effort to protect youngsters, schools have begun to crack down more regularly on foods that tend to cause allergic reactions, often placing restrictions on what children can bring in for lunches or snacks.

According to the Mayo Clinic, being allergic to nuts us one of the more common food allergies, especially among children. Many people who are allergic to peanuts are also allergic to other tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds and pecans.

What Are the Symptoms of Peanut Allergy?

As with any allergen, reactions vary from person to person. Some may experience mild symptoms, such as light rashes or swelling, while others may have severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, which is characterized by shortness of breath, a severe drop in blood pressure, constriction of airways, and potential heart failure. According to Spire Health Partners, more than 3 million people in the United States have a nut allergy, and one-third of them will suffer from a severe symptom if they ingest nuts.

A peanut allergy occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something that can be harmful. Just as your body might fight a cold, it releases chemicals from the immune system to fight off the peanut invader. The number of kids with peanut allergies has been increasing over the last 10-15 years, doubling in the last half-decade alone. It isn’t known why some people are prone to nut allergies while others are not. However, Michael C. Young, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing pediatrician at Children’s Hospital, has a few ideas. Nursing mothers and very young children are eating more peanuts, particularly in the form of peanut butter, than ever before, something that Young feels could be causing a higher incidence rate of peanut allergies. Young also theorizes that better hygiene may play a role, suggesting that because children have fewer infections (due to improved hygiene and routine immunizations), their immune systems are more likely to target other things, such as foods and environmental factors, resulting in allergies.

Peanut allergies tend to be lifelong and can be dangerous, with approximately 20 percent of children outgrowing their peanut allergies eventually. It is a good idea to have a child retested as they get older to gauge if there have been any changes in the status of the peanut allergy.

The Myths and the Facts Concerning Peanut Allergies

  • Direct contact is the most common cause of a reaction. This results from eating peanuts or foods that contain peanuts. Cross-contamination, which occurs when peanuts unintentionally come into contact with other foods, is another common cause.
  • People who have a contact allergy to peanuts can have a reaction by touching peanuts with their skin. A rash may occur, but a very dangerous reaction is not likely unless the peanuts then enter the mouth or come into contact with the nose or eyes. For example, touching a table surface with peanut butter on it and then rubbing their eyes.

    An allergic reaction can occur from inhalation of peanut dust, such as peanut flour or ground shells during processing. Aerosol cooking sprays that contain peanut oil also can produce a reaction.

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found that peanut proteins can be detected in some people’s saliva after eating peanuts. A kiss could transfer some of the peanut allergens to another person.

    Sometimes an allergy is not really an allergy, but rather an intolerance to a certain food. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system. A person with a food intolerance can eat small amounts of the food with only mild symptoms, such as indigestion, rather than a severe reaction with a true allergy.

While being diligent in reading food labels and asking what ingredients are in prepared foods at restaurants is key for people with peanut allergies, so is avoiding potential skin contact. This means thoroughly washing areas where peanuts or peanut butter may have been and ensuring other children wash up after lunch.

Peanut allergies are foremost on the minds of parents and educators. Understanding what is involved in a peanut allergy can help everyone make informed decisions about protecting youngsters.

Filed Under: Health and Safety

Fun Summer Science Activities for Kids

October 28, 2019 By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler

Parents, believe it or not, elementary school students only spend 2.3 hours per week in science classes. This is down 43 minutes since 1994. At the same time, educators are emphasizing that our nation’s future is linked with student success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

This summer we have selected a number of science activities that we hope will hook your children on science. They can find 40 more activities on our Dear Teacher website under “Science Activities.” All of the activities are based on scientific principles and are fun to do. Help your children choose activities that are age-appropriate and safe. The first two will be appropriate to do on the Fourth of July.

Create Fireworks in a Glass

  1. Fill a tall glass almost to the top with warm water.
  2. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil into another glass.
  3. Add one drop of blue and one drop of red food coloring to the glass containing oil.
  4. Stir this mixture briefly to break the food coloring into smaller drops.
  5. Pour this mixture into the tall glass of water.
  6. As the food coloring sinks, it will resemble fireworks.

This experiment shows that oil is less dense than water, so it floats on top of the water. Your children will also observe that food coloring dissolves in water — but not in oil.

Fireworks in Your Mouth

  1. 1. Go into a dark room with a mirror.
  2. 2. Take the time to let your eyes adjust to the dark.
  3. 3. Place a Wint-O-Green Lifesaver (not sugarless) between your teeth keeping your mouth open.
  4. 4. Bite down hard on the candy, and you will see a blue-green light coming from your mouth.

The scientific name for this is “triboluminescence,” the mechanical generation of light.

Humming Balloon

Find a large balloon and place a coin inside it. Then blow up the balloon and tie up the end. Move the balloon rapidly to cause the coin to roll around inside. If the coin rolls fast enough, you may hear the balloon hum. The scientific explanation is that the frequency with which the coin circles the interior of the balloon is resonating with one of the balloon’s natural frequencies.

Balloons and Static Electricity

Static electricity is caused by an imbalance of positive or negative electrons that build up on an object that does not conduct electricity, such as a balloon. You also can observe it when you shuffle your feet across a carpet.

While you are facing a mirror, rub a balloon against the top of your hair 10 or more times. Then slowly lift the balloon upward and watch strands of your hair follow the balloon so it is standing on end. Keep moving the balloon up until your hair falls back down.

Making Bubbles

You will need a glass of water and a glass of orange juice to start this experiment.

Add one teaspoon of baking soda to each glass. What will happen? You will see bubbles in the orange juice — but not in the water. This is because orange juice is an acid that frees the carbon dioxide in baking soda, and a bubbly gas is formed.

Try adding a teaspoon of baking soda to other things like yogurt, lemonade, apple juice, black coffee, and tea. You will get bubbles if it is acidic.

Magnets

Magnets are fascinating to children because of the way they both stick together and sometimes move away from each other. Playing with them in the following activities is a first step in helping children learn about magnetism. You will need inexpensive magnets of different sizes for this activity.

  1. Magnetic Attraction: Select a variety of objects that will and will not be attracted to a magnet, such as pot lids, plastic lids, paper clips, metal and wooden toys, plastic plates, coins, bolts and a staple. Have your child use a magnet to discover which objects it will attract and then divide the objects that are and are not attracted to the magnet into separate piles. See if your child can discover what each group of objects has in common.
  2. Making a Needle Compass: Supervise younger children. Your child should tap one end of a needle at least 30 times with a magnet. The other end of the needle should be covered with a piece of tape. The needle should then be stuck through the middle of a wine bottle cork. Next, label the sides of a bowl: north, south, east and west. Fill the bowl with sufficient water so that the cork with the needle will float. No matter which way the bowl is turned, the needle should always point north.

The Floating Egg

  1. Place an uncooked egg in a glass of plain water.
  2. Place another egg in a glass of water with 10 heaping tablespoons of salt.
  3. Observe what happens to each egg.
  4. Remove the eggs from the glasses and pour out half of the plain water. Refill the glass with the salt water.
  5. Place an egg in this mixture and observe what happens.

You have learned about density. Salt water is denser than plain water, so the egg rises to the top.

The Soft Egg Shell (younger children should do this experiment with their parents)

  1. Use a pin to make a hole on the ends of an uncooked egg.
  2. Blow the insides of the egg out through one of the holes. If this doesn’t work, make the hole larger.
  3. Put the empty eggshell in a cup filled with a sugary soda and leave it there for 24 hours.
  4. Observe what has happened to the eggshell.
  5. Think about what soda might do to your teeth.

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or ask them on the columnists’ website at www.dearteacher.com.

©Compass Syndicate Corporation, 2014 Distributed by King Features Syndicate

 

Filed Under: Family Fun, Summer

4th of July Crafts for Kids

October 28, 2019 By Michelle Yannaco

Paper Bag Uncle Sam

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You will need: Glue, Scissors, Black and white pens, Red, white and blue cardstock.

To make the hat first cut out a large square from the white cardstock and then make stripes using the red cardstock and glue these on. You could draw these on instead if you like but it’s great for practicing scissor skills.

To make the brim of the hat cut out a rectangle from blue cardstock and then draw on some stars in white. Glue the two bits of the hat together and then glue it to the top of the paper bag.

Cut a beard shape out of white cardstock and stick it on, not forgetting to add in the eyes, nose and mouth using a black marker pen.

~ Courtesy of  Crafts on Sea


Firework Salt Painting

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You will need Table Salt, Paper (black really makes the colors pop), watercolors, brushes, White Glue, Cookie Sheet

Start by laying your paper on a cookie sheet so the salt doesn’t get all over the place.

Draw out your design with the glue. It works better if you do it thick. If you aren’t comfortable free handing a design, draw it out with a white crayon or colored pencil first.

Next, sprinkle salt over the glue before it dries. Apply generously! You want to get everything covered. Shake off excess salt onto your tray.

Get your watercolors really wet, and lightly paint onto the salt. Don’t to drag it too much so as not to mess up the salt. Let project dry completely.

~ Courtesy of Busy Mommy Media


Fireworks Craft for Kids Using Straws

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You will need 7 straws, paint, and a piece of white paper.
Start by stretching out the straws as far as they can go and group them together in your hand. Spread out the top of the straws so they are sticking out.

Have someone put a piece of tape around the bottom of them as you’re holding them. Let go and put another piece right under the top.

Have the kids dip the straws into blue paint first and stamp it all over the paper. If the paint doesn’t show up great, have them press each straw individually against the paper.

Add some red paint and your fireworks are done! Add some glitter if you want some sparkle to them.

~Courtesy of Crafty Morning


4th of July Pipe Cleaner Leis

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You start by making a loop – loop one end of the pipe cleaner over and twist a couple of times to secure.

Make another loop opposite the first and twist to secure. Repeat for a third petal. And again for a fourth petal, take the end that is left over and loop tightly around the centre of the flower to make sure the whole thing is secure.

Start your next flower by looping it with the previous one. Keep going until it is as long as you want it to be. Then loop the last flower into the first one as you make the final petal of the last flower.

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~ Courtesy of All Things With Purpose


Baby’s First Fourth of July Craft

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Ink baby’s feet in order to make some patriotic footprint keepsakes, leaving the center of the foot without ink. Then stamp each one on a piece of cardstock. It’s that simple!
~ Courtesy of House of Burke Blog


DIY Handprint American Flag T-Shirt for Kids

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If you have any white t-shirts laying around, get them out with some paint to make a cute shirt for the 4th of July. You can have your kids help by painting their hand blue and having them stamp it on the shirt. Then take a wide paint brush and make red strokes for the stripes. It’s an easy craft that all kids can do!

~Courtesy of Crafty Morning


Paper Chain American Flag

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You’ll need red, white and blue construction paper, scissors, tape, and a stapler.

Cut the construction paper crosswise into 1-inch strips. You will need 36 red strips, 25 white strips, and 16 blue strips.

Create four blue chains that are four links long, two white chains and two red chains that are seven links long, and two red chains and one white chain that is 11 links long.

Piece the chains together as shown in the picture. Use staples to hold the paper chains together.

Once it is completely assembled, tape the paper chain flag up on a wall.

~Courtesy of sheknows

Filed Under: Family Fun

Prom Parents Guide: Dangers to Teenagers on Prom Night

October 28, 2019 By Michelle Yannaco

As a parent would you ever put your signature on this permission slip?

An Underage Drinking Permission Slip

Because my son/daughter has told me he/she is not driving and that he/she can handle a few drinks, I give him/her permission to drink 12+ beers and/or up to 15 shots of liquor during the night. I am aware that because he/she is legally intoxicated he/she will probably get into a car driven by someone else that has been drinking and that he/she will be more likely to engage in unsafe or unwanted sex. I am also acknowledging that drunk kids sometimes take recreational drugs and get a little crazy. Please do not arrest him/her because that could hurt his/her future.

Signed…..Concerned Parent

It is highly unlikely that a parent would ever sign permission for their child to abuse alcohol and drugs but by looking the other way and not having important conversations they unwittingly have signed a permission slip that potentially makes their child the next statistic.

As we enter prom and graduation seasons the likelihood that your Staten Island teenager will be involved in a party scene or gathering that will put her or him at risk is high. Over 95% of Staten Island parents and caregivers report having family rules about alcohol use yet only 50% report having had a conversation with their children about alcohol risks and use.

On Staten Island, close to 1 in 3 youth report having used alcohol in the past month, with 15% reporting consuming more than 5 drinks on one occasion. The average age for first alcohol use is 12.7 years and of students who drink, one in three report getting alcohol from someone they know including parents and older siblings. The consequences of this are sobering.

Alcohol + Prescription Drugs = Fatal Mix

Our teenagers today have different drinking patterns than most parents. Today youth are more likely to drink liquor and distilled spirits over beer and more likely to binge drink. They are more likely to mix alcohol with medications (prescribed or misused). It is a different party world from when they were young.

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Prom Nights+Alcohol = Dangerous Mix

Students have a right to enjoy an evening of prom dresses, tuxedos, flowers, music and good friends. It shouldn’t be an excuse to drink, use other drugs or put themselves and other in danger.

Parents, it isn’t the time to allow your child to drink ‘just this one time’ or host a pre-prom (or graduation) party where alcohol is allowed. Don’t look away if you think your child might be at a place where he/she can consume alcohol. BE the PARENT who sets and enforces limits. If nothing else makes sense remember that it is ILLEGAL for your teenager to possess any alcoholic beverage and it is a CRIME in New York State to provide alcohol to minors.

Consider what possible good can happen in a rented motel room far from home with only teens present? Parents need to be involved in knowing the prom plans. Check who is in the limousine. Call all other parents. Speak to limo driver AND Arizona Sedan company. Know the pre-prom party plan and call hosts. If you are the host, do NOT serve alcohol. Check back packs and water bottles. Lock up your own liquor. Speak with your child about your expectations and set consequences. Speak with other parents for a unified front.

Most of all BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. Teenagers need to feel that they can reach out to you when they are in a risky situation

For up to date information on community strategies to address youth substance abuse follow us on facebook.com/tysa2020 To request a parent workshop for your school or group please contact Adrienne Abbate at 718-226-0256 or adrienne@sipcw.org.

Provided by Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA), a coalition of people and organizations who have come together for the sole purpose of decreasing youth substance abuse on Staten Island. It is a dynamic partnership of both private and non-profit organizations; city and state government agencies; philanthropists; parents, teachers and teens, many of whom have been working to combat alcohol and drug abuse for years. Staten Island doctors, pharmacists, law enforcement officials, drug treatment providers hospitals, educators and youth organizations are all working together to help one another, and the whole community, tackle youth substance abuse. TYSA is supported through the generous support of the Staten Island Foundation and a grant from Office of National Drug Policy Control.

Filed Under: Health and Safety

Text-to-Donate to Nepal

October 28, 2019 By Michelle Yannaco

Nepal Earthquake

In the wake of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on Saturday, April 25, many wireless phone carrier services are offering free calls and texts to Nepal as well as the option of texting to donate to relief efforts. Texting to donate is a fast and easy way to offer monetary aid to a country in crisis. Simply text the given word or code and a set amount will be deducted from your monthly bill. Below is a list of carriers currently offering free text-to-donate services for disaster victims in Nepal.

AT&T
AT&T will not charge customers for text messages or International long distance usage from AT&T phones from the U.S. to Nepal from April 25, 2015 through May 16, 2015. Customers looking to provide assistance to those in need can text-to-donate to the organizations below. Donations sent via text-to-donate are added to a customers’ monthly wireless bill.
UNICEF: text “NEPAL” to 864233 to make a $10 donation
Save the Children: text “NEPAL” to 20222 to make a $10 donation
World Vision: text “NEPAL” to 777444 to make a $10 donation
HOPE Worldwide: text “HOPEWW” to 80077 to make a $10 donation
Operation USA: text “AID” to 50555 to make a $10 donation
World Food Program USA: text “AID” to 27722 to make a $10 donation
Global Giving: text “GIVE NEPAL” to 80088 to make a $10 donation

T-Mobile
T-Mobile Simple Choice customers with Simple Global will get data roaming fees in Nepal waived through May 16, and any data usage since Saturday, April 25 will be credited. For those interested in helping immediately, T-Mobile customers can simply text-to-donate in support of the following charities’ Nepalese disaster relief efforts. Your donation will be charged to your T-Mobile phone bill, and 100% of this donation goes directly to the charity.
Save the Children – Text NEPAL to 20222 to donate $10 to Save the Children
UNICEF – Text NEPAL to 864233 to donate $10 to UNICEF
World Vision – Text NEPAL to 777444 to donate $10 to World Vision

Sprint
Sprint is waiving and crediting calls and text messages made by Sprint customers to Nepal – retroactive from April 25 and continuing through May 16, 2015. Calling and texting to Nepal without charges applies to all postpaid and prepaid customers of Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA. Additionally, Sprint will waive standard text-messaging fees for various Nepal disaster-relief short codes and mobile-donation campaigns starting today until May 16, including:
Red Cross Disaster Relief Program – Text “REDCROSS” to “90999” to donate $10.
UN World Food Program – Text “WFP” to “50555” to donate $10.
Save the Children – Text “NEPAL” to “20222” to donate $10.
UNICEF – Text “NEPAL” to “864233” to donate $10.
UN World Food Program USA – Text “AID” to “27722” to donate $10.

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