Furloughed from her job a couple of months ago, Carlie Tomlinson had the idea of selling books online, but with a personalized twist. In addition to selling […]
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Tree-Branch Weaving
As seasons change, take time to make new home decor By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com As the weather changes, and hikes and swimming become less pleasant, turning attention […]
Writer tries hand at whitewashing
Until recently, when I saw or thought the word “whitewash” it would have brought to mind the figurative context — as in covering faults of someone or […]
DIY Bath Bombs
Bath time for children can be exhausting for parents — but it’s an often under-used self care tool for adults. Lay out that bathrobe and hair towel […]
Nostalgic foods can offer comfort during this time
Seven years ago (almost to the day), I wrote a column while traveling in Europe — in Austria to be exact — about being homesick and finding […]
Summer Bloom
DIY: Building window boxes for flowers is a fun activity for all ages By Aldona Bird Newsroom@DominionPost.com Many of us are still mentally and emotionally stuck in […]
Try a few ways to make great pickles
In the Lithuanian language (part of my heritage), there are two words for pickles. One refers to those that are fermented, and the other to cucumbers preserved […]
Playful Puppets
Affordable, fun and imaginative craft By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com There are a million ways you can make puppets, most of which will entertain you/your children for hours. Many […]
Don’t be afraid of all sumac
Today, I’m busting a myth: Not all sumac is poisonous. Recently chatting with friends, I mentioned this weedy but useful tree. As soon as I said sumac, […]
COVID-19 affects food needs
Many seek out locally sourced foods as coronavirus spikes By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com MASONTOWN — As COVID-19 cases spiked across the United States beginning in March, sales […]