How to Build a Squirrel-Proof Enclosure for Your Vegetable Garden
Is there anything more heartbreaking than watching a squirrel run off with one of your green cherry tomatoes, take a bite out of it,...
Ten Uses for Epsom Salt in Your Garden
If you believe Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is only for pouring into your bathtub and soaking away your aches and pains and itchy skin,...
Cleaning with Vodka: It’s Not Just for Beverages
Here’s a way to use vodka that you may have never considered: cleaning. Yes, this plant-based spirit, which is often made from fermented barley,...
Exiting the Store Through a World of Junk Food starting with the Checkout lane
Both sides of the Toys "R" Us checkout aisle are lined from beginning to end with junk food, up until you reach the cash...
SCENTED TOYS, Tattoos, Body ArT & other cosmetics
For more than 30 years, Strawberry Shortcake has made her way into our homes in part because of her unique fruity scent.
Growing up I...
TM! clear cosmetic case
My 8-year-old daughter loves to play with makeup when playing dress up at home. When we walked past the makeup section she picked up...
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans & Other Candy
Candy dates back to prehistoric times, when honey was eaten straight from the beehive. The first known candy confections were fruits and nuts rolled...
DQ [dairy queen] Blizzard Makers & Other desserts
My husband and kids love DQ Blizzards as much as the next person, and yes, I have to argue with them to get a...
Easy Bake Ovens and other desserts
I’ve written about the Easy Bake Oven before.
It’s sort of a funny story because my daughter kept calling it a “Queasy Bake Oven” accidentally,...
How to Get a Thicker, Weed-free Lawn Naturally
For many people, a well-kept lawn is a source of great pride and satisfaction. However, maintaining a weed-free, lush lawn also can be a...