Water plants don’t necessarily come to mind when we think of dinner. But an essential element in cuisines of many cultures, and a staple you probably have in your pantry, […]
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Lava Lamp Fun
Great science project for kids while summer camps are on hold By ALDONA BIRD If you experience lava lamp nostalgia, or are searching for ways to share science with your […]
Homeschooled lessons still used in adult life
Fun fact about me: I was homeschooled all the way through until I went to college. When I’ve shared this info, I’ve gotten surprised reactions. Once people recover from the […]
DIY bubble recipe perfect for summer fun at home
Quintessential summer is incomplete sans bubbles. COVID-19 has modified many aspects of our lives, including summer vacations and even weekend getaways, but ‘Rona can’t take away the simple pleasure of […]
Finding ways out of a food rut
It’s easy to fall into a food rut — especially if, like me, you also get into a shopping rut. My family has eaten at home and together every evening […]
Dry your own herbs to add to oils and salves or for use in cooking
This weekend marks the summer solstice. Folklore and myths suggest on the shortest night of the year the veil between reality and the spirit world is thinnest, and harvesting certain […]
DIY bird feeders are wallet-friendly and summer fun for the whole family
Watching birds visit your backyard bird feeder can make at-home days more entertaining. But what if you don’t have a bird feeder? They can be expensive to buy, and avoiding […]
Bee Run Botanics offers help in garden during pandemic
I’m devoting more time to my garden than ever before. It’s mostly due to coronavirus keeping me home. Covid-19 changed Sarah Hoblitzell’s gardening plans as well. She’d intended to grow […]
Safer-at-Home DIY robe
While some businesses and services reopen, following the current “safer-at-home” gubernatorial order means for many of us, our days of not putting on pants continue. Whether you prefer to wrap […]
Worth effort to make own granola
While I’ve heard the “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” adage, it’s never been my favorite, unless it’s served a few hours after I wake up. Mornings […]
