BY ALDONA BIRD This spring I almost bought guinea fowl. I discussed it with my family, and we were on the verge of adding this new (for us) type of […]
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Lack of information on artificial sweeteners sours their appeal
BY ALDONA BIRD Recently I picked up a wheelbarrow full of glass bottles from an old dump on my family’s property, which pre-dated our history with the land. I wanted […]
Business comes naturally to herbal company
BY ALDONA BIRD Growing herbs and selling tea blends came naturally to Caroline, of Hill and Holler Herbs. In childhood, she had learned a lot about caring for growing things. […]
Custom boards for custom customers by Marke Walawander
BY ALDONA BIRD Marke Walawander worked in a Waynesburg, Pa., coal mine for decades before retiring seven years ago. Always interested in woodworking and furniture refurbishing, after retirement Marke decided […]
Find may lead to making root beer
Root beer with vanilla ice cream — this classic combination brings back fond childhood memories for me. It actually brings back fond adult memories as well. Whenever I want this […]
DIY Sock Monkeys
This winter turn socks into fun toys By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With children home for winter break, this is a good time to craft together. Younger children may enjoy turning a […]
Arthurdale weaving program brings history
Arthurdale boasts a rich history. Preserved in the basement of Arthurdale Heritage Inc.’s main building, 11 hidden gems speak to the community’s past and future. These meaningful and useful artifacts […]
DIY Holiday Ornaments
These projects are a fun way to make your own decorations By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Make your own holiday décor is a fun way to spend the long evenings on these […]
Prepping for the holidays
List is long, but heart is full of joy Considering topics for my column this week, I kept getting distracted with my to-do lists for the upcoming week and a […]
DIY Holiday Garland
Warm up your spaces with this festive winter décor By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Although the weather hasn’t fully committed to winter yet, it is a great time to put up winter […]
