Here’s an easy way to dye Easter eggs. Have fun!
Travels with…Fido…or Miss Kitty…or…
As the holidays approach, let’s think about traveling with pets. A friend recently passed along some ideas that could help to keep Fido, Miss Kitty, other pets – and their human companions! – happy as all travel together. Of course,
Halloween for the Jack-o’-Lantern-Challenged
An embarrassing fact – I’m terrible at carving pumpkins. Always have been, and likely will continue to be. Last year, I decided to try something different. Another admission – this is a recycled Timely Tip from last Halloween. Still relevant
Timely Tips, Holiday Edition, Vol. III
From the archives, here are a few quick tasks to delegate. Do you have kids? Maybe a few dollars will sweeten the request(s), or a promise not to nag about holiday-break homework until December 28. Updating contacts Tweens focused on
Timely Tips, Holiday Edition, Vol. II
As the pace of the holiday season picks up, your time might be getting used up fast, too. From the archives, here are some suggestions to save some time, and maybe some sanity, too. Retire the family newsletter. With so
Three Powerful Words
Reduce, reuse, recycle They are suggestions we hear often. Some people groan, while others take them to heart, with gestures both large and small, benefiting us all. Please consider the following recommendations for the holidays and at other times of
Timely Tips, Holiday Edition, Vol. I
As the holiday season quickly approaches, here are a few tips to save time now, and maybe a bit of sanity, too. From the archives – Find any gifts bought spontaneously through the year and stored who-knows-where. Add all holiday
October Holiday Decorating
These days, there’s some conjecture about whether or not Halloween has become the second-most decorated holiday. Who really cares? It gives us opportunities to be creative and maybe also a bit outrageous. Here’s a fun and incredibly inexpensive idea, from
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Admittedly, I’ve posted the following suggestions before. They’re still of use; at least, I think so. Happy holidays! It’s the holiday season and all that goes along with it – happy gatherings, glorious music, decorations, lights and, of course, presents.
Refrigerator Stuffing – Not a New Dish, But About Saving Space!
A few days ago, I read some magazine tips about saving space in the fridge, which can get so packed during the holiday season. To keep condiments upright and to prevent mess, place them in a six-pack holder on the door. Leftover