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About me - Toni McKilligan

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I suppose I should keep it simple and just say what needs to be said....

I'm a 40-something first-time grandmother! Besides, my children, my husband and my pets, my greatest passions are Yoga and knitting.

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How clean is your house? Tips for finding out: 8 of 8
You clean daily. You think you are getting all the dirt and germs. Your house looks great on the surface. But what still lurks in the corners and behind the appliances? You will be amazed.The white glove test may sound silly, but it is one of the best ways to find built up dirt and grease in those places you may be overlookin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cooking: 7 of 7
When it comes to cooking, I work too hard to be a failure. I'm not a good cook. Neither am I deplorable at it. My greatest culinary achievement is that I have not, after nearly three decades of being the principal preparer of meals in my home, sent anyone to the emergency ward with food poisoning.No one will ever accuse me of... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for keeping a house-cleaning schedule: 6 of 6
Between the 40-hour work week, club meetings, team practices, the gym, the shopping, the bills, the dog's daily walk, some much needed sleep and all life's little surprises, there is about, oh, 20 minutes left over for house-cleaning. You're lucky to find the time to throw a load of laundry in the washer. Forget a sparkling k... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to cast on knitting stitches: 4 of 4
There are several different methods of casting on stitches and each one has creates a different edge finish to the piece being knit. In some cases, the cast on is intrinsic to the success of the pattern. For the most part, though, a basic method will suffice.Beginners are often taught the back loop method of casting on. This ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Knitting basics: Understanding the knit stitch: 4 of 4
The knit stitch is the most basic of all knitting stitches and forms the foundation of virtually every stitch pattern one can imagine. A simple row of knit stitch is quick and easy to do.Cast on as many stitches as you want. For the beginner, I suggest a small number of stitches between 20 and 40. To do this form a loop with ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to knit shawls: 3 of 3
Shawls are making a come-back in fashion and with the knitting renaissance in full swing gorgeous shawl patterns are emerging to suit every knitter from beginner to veteran tatter! Very popular is the prayer or healing shawl. These shawls are rectangular in shape, as opposed to the traditional triangular shawls, and are highl... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The health benefits of yoga for men: 3 of 3
Typically, few men are found in yoga studios, but those that do find their way into a class are glad they did. Yoga is a discipline that requires concentration and physical strength and stamina. Men are often surprised at how challenging yoga asana is and take to it with relish. As a yoga instructor, I often find that the men... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The health benefits of yoga for children: 2 of 2
Until recently, not many people thought that children would benefit much from yoga and they were left out of an incredible life-changing form of practice. Yoga is often considered a means of stress reduction and relaxation. What child needs that?Unfortunately, stress is as much a part of childhood these days as it is adult li... More..