Do you like fresh flowers? Nearly everyone does, except, perhaps, those who are allergic to plants. Dew-kissed roses, smiling sunflowers, and vibrant tulips are just some of the lovely blossoms that can adorn your home or office space or bring joy to those you care about. But do you know how to choose a florist [...]
Why do quilt shops charge more for their quilting fabrics? Don’t they know you can buy it from a discount store for less? Sure they do. But they also know that “bargain” fabrics are not always a deal.
Discount stores and quilt shops buy their fabric from the same manufacturers. But that doesn’t [...]
Grow a cup size. Why not? Many women enjoy the fact that their breasts swell up when they are pregnant and / or breast feeding. Of course, this is only because of the milk for her baby. Unfortunately, that is the only good thing about it – most of the rest [...]
Planning for a new baby can take a good deal of money. There are so many things to consider, including baby furniture, outfits for the newborn as well as diapers. For a couple on a budget, finding deals is always welcomed. One area where money can be saved without compromising on quality is when you [...]
Direct Answers – Column for the week of November 29, 2004
I have been married 25 years. We come from completely different backgrounds. I grew up in a large family in a small town, and we were poor. My husband is an only child, privileged, and he was given everything by his parents. [...]
Many people find gardening an incredibly relaxing hobby. A hobby that allows them to get in touch with the earth and themselves. Likewise, gardening is not an expensive hobby to start, although the hobby may become expensive as you progress in the art of planting. Needless to say, thousands of people enjoy [...]
Celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, Mardi Gras began long before Europeans came to the New World, but came to America in 169. French explorer, Iberville, having sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, launched an expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 (the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France) [...]
Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for (or making) Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects with Mom or Dad.
Here are two very simple pumpkin crafts that every toddler will enjoy. [...]
If there’s a gardener on you list to buy for this holiday season you have quite a bit to choose from. Any gardener would appreciate reference guides or other garden related books. They’ll also appreciate a quality garden tool or a bag to organize and carry them. Add décor to a yard with [...]
The perennial bed in your garden contains plants that may seem to be self-sufficient. They should not, however, be left to fend totally for themselves though. Fall is probably the most important work that you need to do in the perennial bed. Dead leaves harbor disease that can be transmitted back to [...]