When Harper Collins Publishers sent me ZAPPED by Ann Louise Gittleman, I was annoyed with myself for agreeing to read and review it. I was even more annoyed that I'd put off doing it, have a nasty cold and hardly
If life is a house then you might find yourself having a finite amount of emotional real estate. Some of it gets taken up by friends and family, children, co-workers, and every so often just by people that simply
Earth Day is upon us and as we contemplate how what we can individually and collectively do to make the world a greener place, a natural suggestion is to think about these things more often than once per year. The
Sometimes inspiration visits you when you least expect it. These past eighteen months had represented one of the biggest breakdowns of my life. I’d mastered the art of burrowing deep in my blankets; head strategically shoved under pillows. I felt
Holidays are coming quickly and although purse strings are tight for everyone it seems that the season of giving feels stronger and perhaps more important than ever. Here is a quick, easy, affordable and delightful twist on holiday gift
It's that time of year when it starts to get cold out and it seems someone always has the sniffles. I tend to get inspired to "clean out" the toy closets and set up shop for a long winter inside
The real reason that you should build a house for a bird is that you'd be doing them a huge favor. Birds all over the world are losing their homes and dying out, and certain birds have already become
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many are bustling to gather the flowers, chocolates and cards for their loved ones. Yet, for more than 45,000 Columbians, Valentine’s Day isn’t about these gifts. It is a holiday that helps fund
Ever wonder what you should do with the carnage of broken crayons that end up in every corner of the house? Here is a great idea that is practical, easy and fun for the kids. Instructions: Gather all your
One of the biggest selling points when we purchased our home over a year ago was the fact that it had multiple fireplaces. Our Victorian home is charming- with it's wood floors, beautiful moldings, and historic feel we lucked out
Who knew that going nuts could be so much fun, and good for the environment too? If you want to be GREEN this year- one way to make an easy, low cost, and effective lifestyle change would be to use
