When my family moved to Preston County in the mid-90s, we were enchanted by all the wildlife. We moved from the Baltimore suburbs, and these peaceful hills filled with birds, mammals and more seemed magical to me — I was preschool age. The peace and quiet was occasionally pierced by ...
BY ALDONA BIRD They’re back — scrunchies are trendy yet again. This is great news for those nostalgic for the ‘90s, and those who like to tie their hair back with a soft and comfortable hair tie. The even better news is that making your own custom scrunchie is an easy do it ...
Last week, I went to the Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series and learned about research on the health benefits of forest bathing. The presenter explained forest bathing involves spending time in nature (with clothes on, unlike bathing in water), slowing down to take time to engage ...
Sustainable fashion, a smart business plan and a Preston County based business — these are some of my favorite things, so when I saw the Rambling Van Vintage mobile boutique at an event recently, I knew I wanted to talk to the owner. Kaleigh Houser, owner of Rambling Van Vintage, said ...
Even when my chickens all too frequently go through periods of low to no egg production I still feel they produce something valuable — poop. Chicken manure is great fertilizer for the garden, and I’ve used it in a few different ways over the years. When I build or refresh ...
BY ALDONA BIRD I grew up mostly in West Virginia — my family settled down in Preston County when I was a child — and have spent much of my adult life here as well. Despite living in this beautiful state for decades, I’ve only recently begun to explore and see what West Virginia ...