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By Mary Hanna A Primer on Herbal Tinctures The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question. The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the … [Read more...]
What's the right way to barter at a yard sale? Is it fair for "Early Birds" to get the bargains? And what's the right way to price items? Here's the basics of yard sale etiquette. Just call me the Miss Manners of garage sales. You see, I believe there's a certain moral and ethical code … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Checklist: A Guide To Hassle-Free Garage Sales by: George Grubetic Garage sales should be fun and hassle-free, with your goal to make some good money and off-load your unwanted items – our garage sale checklist is your hassle-free, step-by-step organizer so you know what to do … [Read more...]
by Rachel Paxton My son got his first bee sting this morning. There was a dead (or so I thought) wasp lying on the floor of our dining room. I was talking to our daughter on the phone and was going to dispose of the bee as soon as I got off the phone. Not a minute later, my two-year-old son was … [Read more...]
When you smooth on suncreen this summer, consider dabbing a little behind your cat's ears or on your dog's nose. It can help protect them from harmful UV rays. by Jane Lake "Pets, like people, are vulnerable to sunlight. The effects of over-exposure range from sunburn to skin cancer," says … [Read more...]
Use our step-by-step instructions to give yourself or a friend a DIY manicure at home. Supplies You Will Need to Give a Manicure: 1 - Nail scissors 2 - Small tray, about the size of a soap dish 3 - Gentle dishwashing detergent or skin softening bubble bath 4 - Warm water 5 - Two to three … [Read more...]
How to give yourself a pedicure at home. (NC)-No doubt about it - winter wreaks havoc on our skin, hair, nails and especially our feet. Take care of your tootsies this season with a home pedicure from Q-tips cotton swabs. Remove Old Nail Polish Clean off old nail polish using a cotton ball … [Read more...]
Here's how to dry apple slices and orange slices for use in swags, wreaths and fragrant potpourri.Dried fruit slices and peels are a great way to give your home a country prim look. They are fragrant and can be added to potpourri blends, fixins blends, wreaths, swags. They also make pretty and … [Read more...]
Warm weather is here, and that means most of us will be wearing nail polish more often to show off our hands and feet. Here's how to apply nail polish properly, for long-lasting effect.Light summer clothes and sandals mean your feet and hands will be taking center stage, so putting a few extra … [Read more...]
Tara PriggeIf you have a stack of magazines that you don't want any more, recycle them into a funky Recycled Magazine Bowl, like this one, designed by Tara Prigge. Tara folded each sheet into 1-1/2" strips, using a glue stick to stick down the outside fold. Then the strips were joined together … [Read more...]
