Movie Star Style
Darlings, the Old Hollywood classics are so chic. Remember how Audrey Hepburn could put a scarf on her head and wrap the ends toward the back, tie them, put on sunglasses, and look so glam? Well, perhaps some of you are too young to remember, but it would be worthwhile to look her style up […]
I May Be Crazy, but…
As I sit here writing my Memories, the rain pours down, the weatherman calls for me to be alert for a possible tornado, and the lightening creaks at my window. Well, isn’t this fun? Now that my brain is inundated with weather, I can think of nothing else. This, along with everyone asking if we […]
Some Advice for Starting School
Can you believe that school opening is just around the corner? With the new school, there are a few “musts” for parents. Educating children requires both home and school. When these two become partners, the child greatly benefits. Start the year off with a positive attempt to become more involved. – Make a point of […]
Proof of a Canine’s Love
Another strange day in the household, but I have proof I’m loved. Wow, I could tell you about how my wife is trying to teach our dog to talk by expanding her vocalizations to include the “ah” sound. She keeps telling Lily, “Open your mouth when you rooroo. Say ‘ah’.” For the record, YouTube is […]
Too Late For Pumpkins?
I was considering planting some pumpkins for Halloween and was wondering if you have any growing advice? Actually, you may have waited a little late to harvest before Halloween. Locally, most farmers have already planted Halloween pumpkins, as they have a take between 75 and 120 days on average to be ready for harvest. If […]
Jean M. Aurel’s ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’
Over the past week I finally got to read a book a friend has been urging me to read for quite some time: Jean M. Aurel’s Clan of the Cave Bear. Clan of the Cave Bear is the story of the interactions between Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon humans approximately 25,000 to 28,000 years ago, primarily seen […]
Cow BFFs
According to scientific research, cows have best friends. Anybody that’s ever hung out in the food court of a mall already knew that little tidbit. Ooh, yeah, I went there. You were thinking it. I just wrote it down. Don’t judge me. In all seriousness, at least as serious as cow friendship can be, you […]
The Birkin Bang
Darlings, when designer Heidi Slimane sent his cast of models down the Saint Laurant Fall 2014 runway with a bit of nostalgia from the ’70s, a hot trend ignited into a flaming fashion for hair styling. Perhaps some of you will remember the Anglo-French singer Jane Birkin. Her eye-glazing choppy fringe bangs went viral world […]
Tupperware Toys
Tupperware, the maker of all types of containers also made toys from 1965-1989. I remember purchasing many of them for my children. They are certainly vintage, but have given so much pleasure to children through the years. Do you remember any of these? Totempails, a nesting and stacking cup toy Zoo-it-Yourself, pop together animal parts […]
Exploring the Outdoors
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches,” anywhere in the world. To children it’s a treasure hunt using your GPS or iPhone, which gives the opportunity to explore the […]
How To Ripen Tomatoes Indoors
I really love fresh tomatoes and I used several large pots to grow my own on my deck this year. The trouble is that they are bruising badly when I bring them in and if I pick them early to ripen inside the nats get them. Do you have any suggestions? Bruising generally comes from […]
Simple Prevention Steps for Skincare Problems
Swimming and floating in the pool is great fun and healthy exercise, but it can play havoc with one’s skin. Chlorine is very harmful for the skin if not washed off with soap. It causes very crusty dryness and irritation, so a quick shower with just warm water will not be enough, remember the soapy […]
Terry Goodkind’s ‘The Blood of the Fold’
This week I finally had the time to sit down and blast through a book that has been on my list for quite some time. Back in November, I reviewed the second entry in Terry Goodkind’s The Sword of Truth trilogy, so I am excited to finally get to book three: The Blood of the […]
The Use of Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes use predictable, repetitive language, which becomes a great tool for teaching toddlers and preschoolers. To use nursery rhymes as a teaching tool, you should remember these basic rules: – When a rhyme mentions a body part, touch, tickle, shake, and/or wiggle it. – When you see a picture of the word you are saying, […]
When I Remember the Beach
When I remember the beach, I have so many memories stored away it is hard to separate them! I remember the year my husband fell asleep on the balcony while lying on his belly, resulting in burns on the bottom of his feet. We ice backed them and used vinegar, making him smell really weird […]
Freezing Tomatoes
I am considering freezing some of our tomatoes and would like to know if this is a good way to keep them for winter? Frozen tomatoes will keep their flavor for around three or four months. If you need anything longer than that, it is best to can them. Corn will last longer and you […]
