Perfect beginner sewing project that is practical and cute By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom @DominionPostWV It’s harvest season, and for home gardeners it can mean a time of […]
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Get creative with pantry staples
Although we are no longer under official quarantine, I’m still hunkering down in my hollow while coronavirus cases rise. I take some risks: Going to the farmers […]
DIY Potholders
A great, functional beginner project to use up fabric scraps By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Wait! Don’t throw away those scraps of towel fabric leftover from last week’s hair […]
Striving for the perfect sourdough
After taking a salt rising bread and sourdough class a couple years ago, I went through a delicious phase of baking sourdough bread. The teacher’s method, as […]
DIY Spa Head Wraps
This self care essential is easy to make out of left over fabric to be cute and economical With an upsurge in COVID-19 cases, it’s time to […]
Water plants grow in W.Va .
Water plants don’t necessarily come to mind when we think of dinner. But an essential element in cuisines of many cultures, and a staple you probably have […]
Lava Lamp Fun
Great science project for kids while summer camps are on hold By ALDONA BIRD If you experience lava lamp nostalgia, or are searching for ways to share […]
Homeschooled lessons still used in adult life
Fun fact about me: I was homeschooled all the way through until I went to college. When I’ve shared this info, I’ve gotten surprised reactions. Once people […]
DIY bubble recipe perfect for summer fun at home
Quintessential summer is incomplete sans bubbles. COVID-19 has modified many aspects of our lives, including summer vacations and even weekend getaways, but ‘Rona can’t take away the […]
Finding ways out of a food rut
It’s easy to fall into a food rut — especially if, like me, you also get into a shopping rut. My family has eaten at home and […]