November 17th, 2008
Image via WikipediaHoliday plants are beautiful but be aware that the following holiday plants are considered poisonous if ingested. Contact your local Poison Control Center if a child or you pet nibbles on any of the following: Read the rest of this entry »
November 16th, 2008
You don’t have to be a little kid to have your own Christmas stocking. Everyone loves to reach deep inside to find what treasures are hidden in the toe! Here are some inexpensive gift ideas to fill up those stockings. Read the rest of this entry »
November 14th, 2008
IN NOVEMBER:
- Start baking Christmas cookies and cakes. You can freeze them (if unfrosted) for several months.
- Purchase cranberries while they’re readily available at the local supermarket. They keep well in the freezer and can be used in recipes all year round.
November 14th, 2008
OK, you are short on money this year - well who isn’t? But that doesn’t mean you can’t give a meaningful, useful and thoughtful Christmas gift. What can you do or what are you good at? Read the rest of this entry »
November 12th, 2008
I am sure we can all agree that at times Christmas gift-giving has gotten out of hand. There are ways to make your Christmas gift list shorter. Read the rest of this entry »
November 10th, 2008
Sometimes a personal and thoughtful gift is more appreciated than something bought at a store. Here are some easy and inexpensive ideas for Christmas Gifts for Grandparents. Read the rest of this entry »
November 8th, 2008
We all love Christmas but do we know what everything related to Christmas means? Let’s look at some favorite Christmas decoration items and see what they mean. Read the rest of this entry »
November 6th, 2008
Put a personalized touch on your Christmas gifts this year. When you take time to make something special for someone, it means more to them than anything you pick up at the mall. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
November 4th, 2008
Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a multi-year initiative designed to alleviate “wrap rage,” features recyclable boxes that are easy to open and free of excess materials such as hard plastic clamshell cases, plastic bindings, and wire ties. The product itself is exactly the same—Amazon has just streamlined the packaging making it easier for you to open!
November 3rd, 2008
Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe this Christmas season. 
- If you are buying a real Christmas tree this year, make sure it is the freshest one you can find. Run your hand down one of the branches and if lots of needles fall to the ground, it is already drying out and could easily be ignited by heat or a flame. Keep searching! Read the rest of this entry »
October 30th, 2008
Well - do I have an idea for you. I love to read but am the worst person in the world about returning books to the library on time! And, I even used to work in a library and still had overdue library books! Read the rest of this entry »
October 15th, 2008
How about a totally unique Christmas gift for that hard person to buy for? Think about a Christmas Gift Tree.
TreeGivers plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all 50 states, to honor special individuals… on special occasions…by planting a tree in their name. Read the rest of this entry »
September 4th, 2008
5 pints beer 1 lemon sliced
2 c. sherry 1 tsp. ginger
2 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into star shapes and toasted.
In a large saucepan, gently heat the beer with the sherry. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring and cooking over low heat until blended. Float toast stars on the surface just before serving. Read the rest of this entry »
August 31st, 2008
Image by William Spaetzel via FlickrBasic Hints:
- Write down gift ideas year-round.
- Ask for gift ideas from the intended recipient.
- Don’t hesitate to purchase sure-fire gifts well in advance - just remember where you stash them. Read the rest of this entry »
