During my childhood I loved to watch Disney’s “Pocahontas.” Every time I watched it, I a got a lecture from my mother. She only allowed me to […]
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DIY Pine Brooms: Style and Function
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com We have brooms to help keep our homes, porches, walkways and other spaces clean. Usually after use these tools are tucked away out of […]
Rooting for the restoration of the American chestnut tree
We’ve probably all heard of the American chestnut, and its fatal succumbing to a fungal infection brought from East Asia. This is about all I knew about […]
DIY: Tales Come to Life with Story Portraits
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com School is starting and everyone is busy. Which makes this a great time to clear a little time in your schedule to spend some […]
Wall of windows leads to insight
Considering what to write this week I gazed out my bathroom window, while brushing my teeth. My mind wandered from possible topics to my latest project, just […]
DIY: Be a Happy Lamper
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Plants can make any porch, patio or indoor space more lively and pleasant. Cute pots for plants are a must. But to really elevate […]
Passion for clean products gets taken to the next level
I started picking products with care when I was pregnant. I researched everything: laundry detergent, shampoo, sunscreen, car seats and beyond for harmful chemical contents. I already […]
DIY Greenhouse
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com While summer gardens are in full swing, autumn seedlings may just be popping up. Whether you are planting new things or wanting to protect […]
Season’s fruits taste better
Peach season is here! The best part of eating seasonally is how produce ripening in my garden or a local farm becomes extra special. I eat as […]
DIY: Bun Maker Style
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com When the weather is hot and humid, getting long hair off your neck is a must. With many people still rocking pandemic hair (lack […]