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I am in awe of the beauty and simplicity of the bearded iris. Until recently I had no idea how to properly care for and grow them. Bearded irises are one of the few bulbs that do not need a chilling period. Many bulbs such as the tulip, daffodil and crocus do need a chilling […]

So, you are looking for natural ways to clean your brass and copper items? If you don’t like the idea of using commercial and potentially harmful products to clean then you will be pleased to find out that many items already in your home can help you tackle those cleaning tasks more naturally and safely! […]

I am helping a family member get a website up and running for his business. This is a service I have just started to offer to business owners who may not have the knowledge or time to do it themselves. The family member’s site is just getting the finishing touches this week and I am […]

I posted a request for some dinner ideas over at gather.com last week and Cori was nice enough to post several ideas, I became inspired by the ideas and was able to make a fun dinner. Now I am returning the favor! I am not sure if anyone needs dinner ideas tonight but here it […]

I have spent several years doing major hands on learning so I could have an effective and efficient website. I am now offering professional website assistance to fellow business owners. If you are looking for someone to help you update your existing website I can help! I am also able to build websites from scratch […]

Now that I have extra free time on my hands I have been challenging myself with some new projects for my business. I am diving into making some very cute purses and handbags that are from scratch! The purses I have made in the past were knitted or made from jeans. This time I am […]

My mother visited me over the weekend. We are all very interested in living a greener more sustainable life and we got to talking about types of “green” laundry detergents that work in front loading washers. My mother uses her gray water in her garden. She lives in the Arizona desert so conserving water is […]

Just think of about if you were the only person on the earth… What would you have to do yourself? What conveniences would you have to go without? The drive through Startbucks can’t be without people to work there. Who would work at the grocery store? What would we do without sanitation workers or seamstresses? […]

Having too much stuff can defiantly be a problem! Many people will hold on to unused things because they feel bad just throwing them away, others horde stuff because they are sure they will “need” it later. The bottom line is that clutter affects your attitude/ mental state and can often cause more problems than […]

So, we were down in the valley (phoenix) for a few days to visit family after the kidney transplant surgery. I also assisted an old student who is starting her first colorguard camp this week. We have had a few interesting experiences as usual… First, we love the coffee plantation because they offer free wireless […]

Yesterday we were part of an amazing experience. A family member received a wonderful gift, a kidney. This family member has been sick for quite sometime and has been on and off the transplant list over the course of years. Thursday the call came, “We have a kidney that is a perfect tissue match, would […]

Last month I crocheted and knitted several squares and sent them to Shelly @ this eclectic life.com. Shelly is calling for people to knit and crochet six inch squares, send them to her and her volunteers will join them together making blankets that will be donated to a camp that comforts and entertains young cancer […]

Finding a rental home when you own multiple pets is such a pain! Landlords discriminate against pet owners and get away with it.. Why??

I was clearing our my camera phone today and found a number of photos I had taken of random things that were amusing. I wanted to share a few of them with you here:     Snap a photo or two of the odd or funny things in your town and post it in your […]

So, I have been having some fun with digital photography lately. I am participating in photography challenges @ DPChallenge.com and I am also selling prints of some of my best photos @ DPCPrints.com. I have some fun photos that I would like to share with you that are not part of a challenge. I have […]

I am crocheting squares for Shelly’s Afghans for cancer blankets. I thought it would be beneficial for others to have a video reference on how to crochet squares for afghan blankets. I found a very helpful site that explains the pattern (crochet cabana) for granny squares but as a beginner I had trouble understanding the […]

I was recommended another great site on stumbleupon.com today! Those of you who went to high school with me already know about my cow obsessions, for everyone else.. I am obsessed with cows!! The site www.cowsunite.org is cute, funny and it promotes organic milk. I checked the site out for the entertainment but ended up […]

Are you forgetful? Could you benifit from a reminder every now and then? I have just the page for you! Visit the HassleMe website and you can sign up for your very own reminders.. “Becasue sometimes in life, you just need to be nagged..” 🙂

I was once again using stumble upon today to browse sites and I found this one that I think people will enjoy: http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/stripped_features/try_online/tryonline.html# This site has many games and activities that are “mind boggling” and sort of entertaining. If you are bored check them out!

I am writing several informational articles on various herbs that are used for health. Readers my benefit from this information so I opted to post it here as a reference. Kava Uses and Possible Liver Risks– Its most commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia and for treatment of menopause symptoms. Kava can also help improve […]