If I slammed my mouth against a tree over and over again, I would definitely sustain some serious, lifelong injuries. And I’m sure every other human could attest to this. […]
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Do it Yourself: Cloth Pumpkins
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com October is upon us, bringing pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup, pumpkin rolls, Halloween, and fall décor. It is time to look up recipes, plan a spooky night for […]
COLUMN: Festive activities for autumn
Fall! The smell of pumpkin spice in every cafe, the crisp autumn air blowing everywhere, leaves starting to fall and change colors, all while the night sky slowly creeps closer […]
Be aware of safety when canning
While food preservation is a priority for me, my confidence in canning safely prohibits me from venturing too far into this particular method of putting up food for the winter. […]
Do it Yourself: Wooden Buttons
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Chilly weather is creeping in, which means it’s time to start switching to cozy clothing. If your fall apparel needs an update think twice before heading to […]
COLUMN: Stretch, but don’t stretch yourself too thin
If you haven’t heard this today, you’re doing a great job. Our toughest critics are often ourselves — in fact, we will be the first to tell ourselves all the […]
Find interest in owls and nature
More time at home has made for me the silver lining during this pandemic. I feel more tuned in to my valley, and the many living things that call this […]
Do it Yourself: Pie Carrier
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With beautiful autumn weather beginning, and with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in our state, it is a great time to socialize outdoors. Whether attending a potluck […]
What is henna or mehndi and what does it do?
My parents were born and raised in India. So, we get to celebrate festivals like Diwali (festival of lights), Holi (festival of colors), Raksha Bandhan (a celebration of siblings) and […]
COLUMN: Make the switch and eat in
Be honest, how often do you eat out a week? Is it because you’re too busy, maybe you just don’t like to cook, better yet who likes to clean? Eating […]
