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 ...
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 some plants you’ve had growing for some time, a mini greenhouse may be just what your garden ...
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 much of my favorites (such as peaches) in season, as I can and preserve what I can to enjoy little bits of them out of season. As peaches have ...
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 of) cuts, bun makers are great to have on hand for a quick way to style long locks. While you can buy ...
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With COVID-19 cases yet again on the rise and beautiful weather, it’s the perfect time to plan an outdoor game night. With a few fun do-it-yourself projects, you can make some supersized games for super fun. Corn hole, a popular ...
If I told you you have hundreds of creatures in your garden, each of whom had 27,000 teeth, you might opt to stay indoors. I know my garden has just that, yet I bravely work there daily. I take comfort in the fact that I know I can outrun these toothy monsters, and also from the fact ...