Good Night Moon is a true and timeless classic children's book! Every one of my children have this book by Margaret Wise Brown-- even I have my own 30 year old copy that I will not lend to anyone! This book has been read so much in my family...
Find your way to Elysian Fields! Looking for a good fiction book? Well, I just might have one for you; but first, allow me to pose these questions: Do you love literary fiction with a lot of symbolism that you could analyze to your heart's...
You must try "Mama's Miracle Linen Soak": I was scheduled to co-hostess a bridal shower I promised to bring my white tableclothes. I went to the linen closet and discovered --Low and behold-- those table linens looked horrible. They had stains...
Summer McPhee of Ocracoke Island has landed on my list of favorite "female detectives"! (even though she is a kid) In Kilroy was here!, Summer, who just happens to be 12 years old, uses her wits to solve a mystery that is throwing her entire...
It's easy to make your plastic outdoor planters and flower pots look like new again. See how I used spray paint to make some old, faded plastic pots look awesome!
In this DIY article, you will find out how I easily painted my wrought iron chairs and made them look new.
Make your own birdhouse! Enjoy putting together this easy craft with only a hot glue gun and wine corks.
Love crafting with glue? In my past life on Squidoo, I was considered the "expert" on all things adhesive.
Green tomatoes are such a sweet treat. I hope you enjoy this easy and tasty green tomato casserole recipe. It never fails to please.
Learn to make your own repairs to books. It is not hard; you just have to know what to do and have the right tools for making repairs to torn pages or broken spines or covers that are loose.
I gave Money Bags, an educational money learning game, to 3 of my grandchildren for Christmas a few years ago. They love this game because: 1. the game is can be played by the entire family at the same time from the youngest to the...
Stretchy, woven rubber band bracelets with such spooky charm! I have seen these colorful, stretchy, "rainbow loom" bracelets around the wrists of tiny tots and even their grandparents. To be the most popular house on the street with your really...
The method for repairing the spine of a child's book can be used on any kind of book. This is an easy book repair that anyone can do.
Accidents happen! If you have a torn or ripped page in a beloved book, it's easy to repair it with materials you probably have around the house.
I needed a good salad recipe that used fresh asparagus and would be easy to take to an outdoor event. Of course I went to Pinterest and found Spring Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad ! After re-pinning this recipe to my own Salads board (so I could find...
You can either scare off the little monsters who come to trick you out of candy on Halloween or have them peeing in their pants because they are laughing so hard at your Jackolantern. It is up to you. Frankly, the cute, silly pumpkin my husband and...
Our Family Traditional Gift for Christmas or House-warmings, too. I often take them to a pot-luck dinner by request--especially if there will be BBQ!
Cooking Corn-on-the-cob does not have to be a big production! No need to call your mother, grandmother or aunts to get their opinions. All you need are (1) a big pot of boiling water, (2) a little salt and (3) shucked corn still on the cob. Plus,...
I love the sound of my windchimes! The music that my chimes make, soothe my soul.
If you love reading real, paper books, the idea that someone would want to burn them to keep anyone from reading is abhorrent. I am aware of two fictional novels that center around book burning and both completely draw you into the story. As much as...
The Haws watering can is the best! I have had mine for years and I continue to love using it for its ease in handling.
Create something festive and unique with corks, jingle bells, and embellishments. My husband helped me with this wonderful wine cork craft. I made several of these wreaths for gifts to special friends. I also had fun collecting the wine corks to recycle into handcrafted projects.
Do you enjoy repairing books? It is easy to make repairs to torn pages, broken spines, or loose covers on your books, so long as you have the right tools. Here's how to choose the best glue.
Arranging flowers is not difficult. Just use what you have on hand and think "out of the box" and let your creative side blossom!
If you are a "tree-hugger" like me, you will find some interesting craft projects to upcycle or recycle books and magazines.
I remember how my mother used to start her homemade chocolate covered cherry candy a month before she would allow us to eat it. The reason: it takes that long for this handmade candy to "season". Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries will not get nice...
This coleslaw recipe is a staple dish on my family's holiday table. Pineapple is the secret ingredient that makes this recipe oh-so-delicious!
Love a good Eggplant Parmesan but the calories do not love you? Then I have a solution for you! A recipe for a healthy, lower fat Eggplant Parmesan. I have high cholesterol and need to watch my fat intake, so this recipe is a good one for me. What...
Why are my cupcakes flat? If this is happening to you, here's what you need to know.
Let everyone (or a chosen few) know about your upcoming nuptials with personalized cards. Send save-the-date cards! The newest rage is the "Save the Date" Magnet! Hard to lose these reminders for your wedding date! Below you will find suggestions...
Learn how I fix bacon for a crowd.
On Thursday, January 13, 2010 on NPR (National Public Radio), I heard a report about making donations to charity for Haitian relief. The guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" was from The American Institute of Philanthropy. The point that was being...
Even though 2 1/2 Men with Charlie Harper is a thing of the past, Charlie's fashion style lives on! You can STILL dress like Charlie!
I used to think I had read most of the good girl detective fiction books. Sue Grafton's Alphabet Mysteries, Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta (oops - there is a hint to one question), even Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series can count as a mystery book. ...
Were the 1950's really as great as a lot of the Baby-boomers seem to remember? Yes, life seemed to be easier, safer and more innocent. I do remember the 50's in a fond way, but that decade was not perfect. In fact, there were some just awful things...
Give the best gift of all--money. If you put the bills on a money tree, you also have a unique and beautiful decoration for a shower or a party. Provide guests the opportunity to add more cash, too!
What to do with all those sweet green tomatoes! Yes, green tomatoes are very sweet, and that is a fact. I found the following recipes and I am sure you will love them. I did.
If I had to save just one item from my burning home, it would be my go kart racing husband, Griff. He is the one thing in my home I could not live without! Of course I love my children and the grand babies, but they do not live with me. And yes, if...
Nothing is better than Cheeky ecards, but adding the word "free" makes them even better.
Autumn is the best time to find apples to dip in luscious golden caramel!. October 31st is National Caramel Apple Day in the US, or if you cannot wait, some "food calendars" have Caramel Apple Day as October 21st! Actually, the food holiday police...
Please note that this article was written quite a few years ago, but the research techniques and my advice are still applicable today. The ride-on toys shown here led a good, long, fun filled life!