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I am happily living in the Northwest - and always planning at least two upcoming trips! In my spare time I can be found in my gardens.

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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for organizing yard and garage sales: 4 of 28

Having a Garage Sale is a great way to both reduce clutter and make some extra money. After holding many garage sales of my own as well as organizing ones for our whole block I've learned there are five main things that to consider to ensure a more profitable sale. 1. Choosing A Date Your garage sale will do the best if you ...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Spring mulching: do's and dont's: 2 of 14

Spring mulching is something every gardener needs to do but may not know a lot about. Here are the five simple steps to Spring mulching as well as a list of dos and don'ts to insure healthier plants with less pests and disease damage. Five Easy Steps to Spring Mulching 1. Remove all weeds, grass and any other debris that has...
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Tips for your first vacation cruise: 3 of 16

A cruise can be an amazing vacation which leaves you wanting to go again next year. It can also be a less than amazing vacation which leaves you swearing you'll never step foot on a cruise ship again! Many first-time cruisers have an unrealistic idea of what cruising is and end up being disappointed. Just knowing what to exp...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Backyard events: Planning a luau: 3 of 16

As an event planner, I have put together over a dozen backyard luaus. By following this guide, you will have all the necessary tools to host an amazing luau of your own! Luau Invitations and Guest Greeting You will want your invitations to let your guest know the theme of the party and that the dress code is Aloha/beach atti...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to choosing garden hoses: 3 of 12

A garden hose is used for more than watering the garden. It is also used for washing the car, the exterior of the house, driveway and even the dog! While all hoses will transport the water to areas away from the faucet, not all garden hoses are alike. Hoses vary in their length, diameter, and construction. By knowing the dif...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 33 of 131

I never met my great-grandmother, as she died many years before my birth. But I know as much, if not more, about her than I do most of my friends! How? By reading her journals. This wonderful woman left us the wonderful gift of letting us feel her pain, joy, anger and love through her daily writings in her journals. Journali...
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: The dangers of cell phones: 4 of 14

More and more states are putting a ban on cell phone use while driving. To be more precise, it becomes illegal to hold a cell phone in your hand while driving. Is this enough to make a difference or this just another case of a useless law? Really, just how much safer are drivers that use a Bluetooth over those holding their ...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Backyard events: Planning an at-home wedding: 2 of 7

I have planned over 75 at-home weddings over the last few years and by following the same five steps I use, you can create your own beautiful at-home wedding. Step 1 - Choosing the number of guest and which areas of the home to use You can't really make any ceremony, decorating, or reception plans until you are solid on your...
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Top 5 horse breeds for trail riding: 11 of 35

Trail riding is a wonderful way to enjoy both nature, and your horse! Nothing beats heading out on a quiet trail leaving behind the noise, pollution and crowds of the city. All horses can be taken trail riding but there are some horses that are better suited for it. Breeds that are agile have good stamina and smooth gait are...
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 69 of 180

Two years ago, my husband and I were rear-ended while at a stop light. The man in the truck behind us was on the phone and being distracted, assumed when the turn light changed, ours did too. He rammed into us, throwing our car into incoming traffic. He was apologetic and admitted it was his fault. Big deal. Two years later,...