More holiday ideas of gifts for this Christmas season BY ALDONA BIRDFor The Dominion Post COVID-19 has affected everyone, but you can still gift unique Christmas gifts […]
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Supporting Creativity
Get inventive with these gifts this COVID Christmas season by Aldona Bird For The Dominion Post As with so much else, Christmas shopping changed with COVID-19. Artists and […]
Despite overpopulation, New Zealand imports venison to United States
With hunting season progressing, I’ve been thinking about the wildlife surrounding me. It’s a notable day when I don’t see deer nearby, or at least the evidence […]
Gift Bags for the holidays
This easy DIY reuses leftover paper and makes the season a little more eco-friendly BY ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With a little extra time to spend at home instead […]
Pet Wants delivers food for animals
I’m falling down a new rabbit hole I just found, full of twists and turns. The topic is pet food (back to this in a minute; hang […]
DIY Tiny Trees
Great crafts to bring holiday or seasonal cheer to any home BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com If you are still deciding on the type of tree to put up […]
Many can find the silver lining
Overwhelmed with appreciation at the number and types of responses after reaching out to friends about pandemic silver linings for my column last week, I wanted to […]
DIY holiday ornaments
With safety concerns at the forefront of the season, staying home to craft can alleviate fears BY ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com Now that we have Thanksgiving (dinner) under our […]
Silver linings found during COVID
Since the pandemic began, I’ve tried to take all recommended precautions seriously. I’ve stayed busy working, doing projects and cooking. I’ve felt lucky and privileged that I […]
Area farmers share their love for apples
Living in Lithuania, I particularly enjoyed the apple culture — everyone and/or everyone’s family member had apple trees. A family friend kept me supplied with bags of […]