Welcome Spring with DIY Birdhouses and Feeders I am really ready for spring, especially after a cold Easter weekend. One of my favorite parts of spring is when the birds come back. A great way to roll out the welcome mat for them is to [...]
When there are several people living in a home, one of the keys to keeping up with all that needs to be done is to delegate responsibilities. Teach Through Hands-On Modeling Need some help in delegating household tasks and motivating family members to finish [...]
This doll takes a while to make but is a real treasure dressed in an old-fashioned outfit. Materials Needed 1 large Rome Beauty apple Apple peeler (optional) 1 coat hanger Wire cutters Pliers 1 quart pre-treating solution (optional - see below) Knife [...]
Weight Loss Without Dieting: A Real-Life Approach The buzzword for losing weight is a diet. Talk to anyone that is overweight and they have usually been on more than one diet. This week I saw a friend who was on a diet a few months [...]
For the past several years I have been going to China as a Tour Director. My main guide in Beijing has been Henry Amoy. For years he has taken our groups to church in Beijing and waited outside for us to finish. Henry has often [...]
The Delight of High Tea: A Royal Tradition with Friends In 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to witness the coronation of the King in England. While I didn’t have tickets to the official ceremony, the vibrant atmosphere in London during such a historic event [...]
With Halloween just a few days away, here are some fun and easy ideas to make for your family or for a special party. You will enjoy making them and delight your guests. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients and Materials 2 cups of pumpkin seeds 1 [...]
The Chinese Influence When I am in China and eating out with friends, it is just like eating at a potluck. They want me to feel welcome so they order or cook food as if it were a festival meal. A month ago when I [...]
I love to travel and do a great deal of it, but I still return back falling more in love with the place that I call home. The next week is very special to me as it is the time that the wild flowers in [...]
The Warmth of Thai People and Culture For the months of April and May Thailand experienced some internal strife. But it is over and the country is back to welcoming guests from all over the world. If you have not been to Thailand, it is [...]
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