Some years ago I bought a bottle of activated charcoal to use in a DIY face mask recipe. I used a spoonful or two, enjoyed the face […]
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Mo’Town tour features area arts
Recently I went to a few stops on the annual Mo’Town Studio Tour, where I saw beautiful art and chatted with its creators. At tour’s end, I […]
Illuminate Your Space With DIY Lanterns
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With nights getting longer it is the perfect time to light candles. Making your own lantern can be a great way to make the […]
COLUMN: Running on pumpkin spice in autumn
Once again, this seasonal love affair comes around and I am swept off my feet every single time, quite literally always falling in love with fall. Some […]
You can eat the little, red berries — but be careful
Don’t eat little, red berries was an oft repeated warning in my childhood. Some wild berries that look so scrumptious are poisonous, so it is good advice. […]
What, exactly, is cancer?
My grandfather died of neck cancer about five years ago. Cancer has always been this invisible enemy that has haunted me and so many people I know. […]
Do it Yourself: Smoker
Warm up cold nights with home-made food over a fire By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It’s bonfire season — chilly nights (but not too cold) are just perfect for spending […]
Mosquitos a pain, but also useful
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish — […]
DIY Fall Wreath
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With changing seasons comes time to change the wreath on your door, which in my case has been hanging there since the last DIY […]
COLUMN: Do you know your purpose?
Purpose — do you have it, do you lack it, did you ever take a look at what you thought it was for you and then second […]
