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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

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Making housekeeping chores fun for the entire family: 3 of 13
Everyone can think of things to do that are more fun than cleaning the house. It's hard work to keep a house clean and tidy. I know that I would rather spend the time on my yoga mat or in at my designing desk than have to wash the floors and scrub the bathtub. If only the cleaning fairies would come by at night while I'm sle... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Housekeeping safety tips: 3 of 12
Our homes are supposed to be our safe havens in the world, but oddly enough, many serious accidents take place while homeowners are doing routine housekeeping chores. There is an urban legend about a man who was repairing his roof. To keep himself from falling off, he tied a rope around his waist and anchored it to the bumpe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Reflections: The nature of the Divine: 3 of 12
In my lifetime, the Divine has undergone many transformations. At first, God was a man. A really big man! He sat in his flowing white robes on a throne of clouds somewhere out there and he watched over me. He was comforting. As time passed and I grew a little older, he became a little scary. He kept me in line by promising t... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy morning and evening yoga sequences: 2 of 8
Many people who enjoy yoga classes don't practice at home because they believe that a personal practice must be comprised of the full range of poses they do in class. This is not at all true. A personal practice at home can be anything you want it to be. Fifteen to 20 minutes either in the morning or the evening, or both if ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Product reviews: Swiffer Sweeper all-in-one broom and mop: 1 of 4
The Swiffer Sweeper all-in-one broom and mop is well-made, light in weight and easy to maneuver. Its handle is flexible enough to get into awkward places without much difficulty and the initial purchase price is reasonable (between $20 and $25). A few drawbacks do present themselves after the first few uses. You will have to... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Morning meditations: 22 of 75
Tis in that soft and velvet hour As the birds begin their song Of praise That I open my heart and Still my mind neath dawn's First rays. Tis in that perfect stillness I hear a whispered voice from Above Peace fills my very essence With gentle light and hope And love. Tis in those humble moments When no thought enfolds My min... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Knitting: The importance of gauge: 3 of 10
So, you've found a pattern and you've purchased the yarn. Your needles are raring to go and you can't wait to get started. Stop! Before you do anything else, check the gauge. As a knitter and designer of knitwear, I cannot stress enough the importance of gauge. I can, however, attest to the disastrous results that not checki... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Advantages of rural life: 16 of 53
Hicksville, NA. It's a three hour drive north, east, south or west of anywhere, as remote and isolated as anyone would want or, perhaps, hope to be. There isn't much to do in the form of entertainment, the shopping leaves much to be desired and options for dining out are limited. On the other hand, everybody knows everybody,... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 5 of 16
So, Scruffy needs a bath. His hair is dirty and smelly and you can barely stand to be around him. If only you had a magic wand that you could wave over him instead. Unfortunately, you are going to have to do it yourself! Bathing a dog is not like bathing a person. While some dogs don't mind the process, others see it as tort... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) How do we love others?: 4 of 12
To love is to demonstrate through thoughts, words and deeds the will to "...extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth." (M. Scott Peck; The Road Less Travelled) Reading these words for the first time several years ago was a cathartic experience for me. On the verge of dissolving a... More..