Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Where do you live? It’s a simple question that accurately elicits a home address — the place we sleep at night. However, a good many people spend so much time in their cars taxiing family around, commuting...
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Is it time to change a room from the same old, same old thing? Sometimes the inspiration to make changes hits when the money to make the changes is short, but don’t despair. A new coat of...
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We have much to appreciate about our lifestyles. Given a challenge to think of which of the modern conveniences we most enjoy in our homes, we might choose an appliance — a microwave, dishwasher, clothes dryer or...
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
M aking decorative Easter treats can be a lot of tasty fun. Aside from the colorful bounties of an Easter basket, there are lots of food possibilities that double as decorations. One favorite is a cut-up cake....
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A loud, unwelcome noise pierces the air. And then it happens again. And again. You reach out to douse the alarm, shake your head groggily and then realize it is time to face a new day. You force...
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
I recently returned from Illinois. I left something like a foot of snow in my front yard and very, very cold, foggy weather that had gone on for weeks. I wasn’t under any illusions as I boarded the...
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
On the shelves of local stores you’ll find fans, bowties, curlicues, corkscrews, seashells, tubes, strings, pipes, letters, ribbons of various sizes and more. This is not the toy or novelty section of a discount store. The shelves...
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Pasta is nourishing, filling and tasty. With canned tomato-based sauces, spaghetti can be quick and easy, but with homemade simmered to go tomato sauces, it can be an all-day process. The same goes for alfredo. Spaghetti is...
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Having some food tucked away to avoid extra trips to the grocery store is just planning ahead. It is a good idea. Storing food against difficult times is an even better idea. However, creating a functional food...
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What do you do with kids during an inversion? The very cold, very smoggy days we have experienced during the last few weeks are certainly not outdoor play days. Indoor activities are in order. Television, movies and...
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