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Other What do you lie about?: 14 of 52
What do I lie about? I would like to answer this question by responding, "I never lie", but that would be a lie in itself. I honestly do not think there is a soul on earth, that hasn't lied at some point in their life. Yes, I have lied, but I cannot remember a time I lied to benefit myself. I always owned up to my misdeeds be... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to build a pond for your lawn: 2 of 7
There is something about water that always draws us to it. We drive hours and miles to the coastline to be mesmerized by the ocean. We vacation at the lake to feel renewed. We drive to the park and head for the bridge to see the water underneath. Water is our life force. We need it, we crave it, we revere it, so why not incor... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Plant a Moon Garden: 2 of 7
Moon gardens are often referred to as memorial gardens due to their all white color scheme. By planting white annuals, white perennials, white flowering vines, white shrubs and even dwarf flowering trees in an area of your garden or lawn, this area will be transformed to a beautiful, special memorial spot by day and especiall... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to stop becoming a perfectionist: 5 of 17
Perfectionist was not a title I was yearning to achieve. While growing up, I learned if I did not perform a task well enough the first time, I had to go back and do it again. During my college years, while everyone was rushing through term papers just to turn something in, I was always stuck in the library late at night, peck... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to receive a lousy gift graciously: 12 of 40
Every year, my wife and I have a tradition to relieve the stress of holiday shopping for family and friends who seems to have everything. As we browse through the stores, always looking for the perfect gift to purchase, we always point out the most hideous of items and say, "I hope Aunt Mary doesn't purchase that for either o... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Are organic seeds worth the extra cost?: 4 of 12
Organic seeds have joined the consumer market along with organic food, organic drinks, organic soaps, organic chips and organic hundreds of other items. The consumers are laden with choices to make about everything and anything they purchase. While choice is a good thing, most organic products come with a higher price tag tha... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Exterior house-cleaning basics: 3 of 9
While you are spring cleaning the interior of your home, make plans to clean the exterior of your house as well. Spring is the perfect time to clean the exterior, but in any season a good thorough cleaning and inspection offers you a safe home environment on the outside.The exterior of our homes get pretty dirty from grime, m... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Tips for watering houseplants: 2 of 6
Watering techniques for your houseplants will depend on the type of plant you have, the size of your plant, the location in your home and the container your plant grows in. A peace lily in a clay pot will require more water than a peace lily in a plastic pot. A large weeping fig tree will require more water than a large rubbe... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials The different types of roses: 2 of 6
Elizabeth Barrett Browning asked, "O Rose, who dares to name thee"? I dare not name the rose, but I will describe the various types of roses. There is a perfect rose for every gardener in practically any color desired. Roses have the reputation of being difficult to grow but that is not the truth. Once established in well ame... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Cleaning products you should throw out (safely) now: 1 of 3
These days more and more people are becoming health conscious about the food they are ingesting. They are becoming more aware of hazards to the environment including contamination to the soil, streams and air. More and more emphasis is placed on happy cows and happy chickens that provide food sources. Everyone is thinking "gr... More..