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I bet virtually all of you reading this post have a 5-10 year old child that you are looking to buy a gift for this holiday season. Whether you're a parent or an honorary "auntie" to your friends' kid, there is a child in this world to whom you want to show your love. If you are reading...

I bet virtually all of you reading this post have a 5-10 year old child that you are looking to buy a gift for this holiday season. Whether you're a parent or an honorary "auntie" to your friends' kid, there is a child in this world to whom you want to show your love. If you are reading...

Could Christmas be coming towards us faster than ever before? It sure feels that way to me! In my pre-holiday daze I have lost sight of what it is I need to do and when I need to have it done by. I am also frantically trying not to consume mindlessly. At the same time, I am also trying to enjoy the season...

I thought that I was going to write on cold prevention, but I just sat on a bamboo skewer, and it changed the course of my day. Before goosing me, the skewer was impaling a painted meat tray and threaded with wine corks. Why is such a thing on my sofa? Because I shy away from buying my children toys...

If you love turning odd bits and pieces into something functional, then SCRAP is the place to go. Their space is brimming with little crafting gems ranging from wine corks (tackboards? placemats?) to fabric swatches (braided rugs? quilt tote bags?) and beyond. Their workshop series continues this Friday...

If you love turning odd bits and pieces into something functional, then SCRAP is the place to go. Their space is brimming with little crafting gems ranging from wine corks (tackboards? placemats?) to fabric swatches (braided rugs? quilt tote bags?) and beyond. Their workshop series continues this Friday...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...