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I am the mother of two beautiful girls and the wife to a most wonderful friend and husband. I have a fervor for anything involving creativity and imagination.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 18 of 272
Bright yellow and red Chinese Peppers mingled with Sweet William and Alyssum were planted in considerable half barrels, which boxed the edges of long lengths of flowerbeds. In these beds, you would find the most rare and delicate black or parrot tulips and irises in the most vivid of purples. The house was braced with the pal... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Basic defensive football plays everyone should know: 1 of 9
Football is an exciting game for men and women alike. My husband and I can't wait for the spring training to start. We keep up with everything our favorite team is doing and watch every game. To really enjoy the game however, there are a few fundamentals you must know. The defense is the part of the team who defends the goal.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for sewing button holes: 1 of 6
A buttonhole is one of the easier tasks when sewing a garment. Now days, most modern machines have tools to make it a 4-step process and they do almost all the sewing work. They usually come with a see through and marked buttonhole presser foot too. Here are a few steps to make sure you get a straight, sturdy and aligned set ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to make a door wreath: 2 of 11
There are several ways to create that perfect wreath for your door, whether it's for Christmas or just a welcoming for anytime of the year. Here are a few suggestions I have for the various holidays and seasons:For the fall, choose a grapevine wreath and collect dried leaves of various colors and varieties and glue them to th... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Basic living room decorating ideas: 5 of 23
The living room is where a family spends the majority of their waking hours. This is also the primary room where you entertain guests. Therefore, the dcor should reflect your family and the image you want to project to your company. Here are just a few ideas that create a warm and inviting atmosphere for you and your guests.1... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Why the Christian cross is important to me: 14 of 61
The cross itself is simply an object with no power in and of itself. You cannot wield it like a sword or ward off evil with it. It is simply a symbol. It is what is behind the symbol that is of great significance to me. I had learned of other religions and beliefs but never have I been more convinced of anything than I have i... More..
Business > Human Resources Managing staff: When team building falls apart: 8 of 18
The idea of teamwork slowly made its way into the working culture and now permeates every facet of industry. The fundamental problem with this concept is that most base their understanding of teamwork on faulty logic that says we are all equal and everyone has his or her fair say and vote. This method of operation, especially... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Unique ideas for using fabric scraps in your next sewing project: 7 of 14
Patterns are notorious for calling for more fabric than necessary. Thus you inevitably end up with scrap material. So, what to do with all those scraps? Whatever you do, don't throw it away. Here are just a few ideas to utilize this valuable leftover resource.QUILTThis is the most obvious choice. Quilting, either by hand or m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for sewing knit fabrics: 3 of 5
Knit fabrics are great to wear and a pain to sew. When I was in 8th grade home economics class, one of the first projects we made was a sweat suit. At the time, I thought it was lame but now I see the value in that project. Here are the tips my teacher bestowed upon when sewing with knit fabrics:1. Make sure your needle is ve... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Tips for buying sexy boots: 5 of 8
It really doesn't matter how sexy the boot is if the person wearing them doesn't think they are sexy. So, the number one tip I can give is to get in a sexy state of mind. The second most important thing to consider is what do men think is sexy? You may say you are just buying them for you but stop kidding yourself. We only wa... More..