When it comes to Christmas presents, kids have a sixth sense; they can smell presents the way a Mom can smell chocolate. You’ve worked so hard to find them the perfect gift, and then, they find the gifts and spoil the whole surprise. With four curious boys in the house, I have researched the topic [...]
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I am crazy busy getting these kids ready for Halloween, and also busy with a little surprise about a new writing gig (more later). So, here’s an archive post from last year. Happy Halloween! You would think that after spending the summer at the lake that I saw just about all there was to see. [...]
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At my annual check-up this week, my doctor pulled out that little stick, drew the blood like a vampire and certified that I am low in iron levels; a major contributor for my exhaustion. So, together, we worked out a plan of foods, herbs and supplements, she approved of, to help me feel energized and [...]
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This summer, our hill at the lake will be used in yet another ingenious way: to make ice cream for our root beer floats. I was tempted to buy the traditional ice cream maker, but there are so many choices; I quickly became overwhelmed looking at all the bells and whistles. And besides, I have [...]
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The good thing about MP3 players is that now many of them come free with cell phones, giving you the power of the 2GB Ipod Nano with your phone in one single device. The bad news is that Itunes does not recognize most MP3 players and won’t sync the music to the device. Here, I’ll [...]
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A list of 13 ways to deter pests and creatures from your garden. This is what it all comes down to. A few simple items that will either make or break our summer garden fort, made with Jack and the Beanstalk beans. I’ve been reading with horror about the varmints and diseases that will likely [...]
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A list of plants with their beneficial companion plants, to help deter bugs and attract beneficial insects. Plan Dill with squash and pumpkins, but Dill will attract the tomato hornworm. Mint and parsley are enemies, Keep onions away from peas, keep potatoes and tomatoes apart as they both can get early and late blight contaminating each other.
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