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 sight. But brooms don’t have to be for function only — with a few simple items you can make a ...
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 the topic, aside from that many are sad about the loss of this tree, before hearing the Nature Connection Series presentation at ...
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 quality time crafting by yourself or with the kids in your life. With supplies you probably already have you ...
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 outside the window I was looking through. Then I was struck by the perfect topic — my latest project! Several years ...
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 your plants, you need a stylish plant stand. Cut the fabric or paper shade off the frame. If it was glued on, ...
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 knew first-hand how toxic many common chemicals were, and I wanted to avoid using products that ...