One of the top stressors for women today is what many are calling the “supermom syndrome”. Many of us are led by society today to believe that in order to be successful Moms, we have to do it all, and give all. Nonsense. We all want to do our best as Moms, as we should. [...]
Have you ever wondered why Tennessee earned the nickname as the “Volunteer State?” During the War of 1812, the state provided volunteer soldiers who wound up playing an important role. With particularly exemplary duty during the Battle of New Orleans, Tennessee was hailed as a great help. Doesn’t a Volunteer-Thank You gift basket filled with [...]
Christmas songs are as assorted and diverse as anything I can think of. But what exactly do I mean by that statement? Well just think about the incredible variety of Christmas songs that have been produced throughout the years and I think you’ll agree. If you grew up in snowy regions you [...]
Today hand tools for woodworking serve a variety of functions and also come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. There are many types of hand tools from cutting tools, hammers, measuring tools, pliers, screwdrivers and shaping tools to name but a few. But in this particular article we will look at where [...]
A patchwork quilt is made by piecing together quilt blocks in order to create a specific design. However because of the advances in the techniques used for producing quilts (quilting) a person can now choose just how they actually put these pieces of material together.
However one thing is certain, which is that in order [...]
Why is it us moms run around from one thing to the next taking care of everyone else but always putting our needs last. This is so often the case with many mothers. We feel as though taking a little time out for ourselves is just not a possibility when so many other [...]
A good form is the foundation for all succeeding lessons. No matter how pretty a dress or design is, if it is placed on a ” dumpy ” figure, it will have no style whatever.
In this lesson we first learn how to draw a layout for the form. In the next lesson we dress the [...]
Do you believe in Santa Claus? Well, believe it or not, he’s on his way and it’s that time of year again to ask, Have you been naughty, or nice? Or perhaps the adult R-rated version, downright mean and nasty?
What I want to know after more than 2000 Christmases, and the annual overdose [...]
As parents we strive hard to always find ways to keep our kids busy with fun and beneficial activities. It can be a challenge for parents to always find fun activities and new things to keep the kids active and busy. However if you think back to the things you enjoyed as a [...]
A topiary tree is a small decorative tree, used to decorate rooms. They are often used in corners (or arch-ways), of halls or rooms, to help “finish off” the room. They are frequently used at special occasions, because they add a lot of glitz and glamour to the room. (In particular, topiary trees are very [...]