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How To Make Your Cross Stitch Masterpiece, Part 1
Categories: Fun Time

We love all things cross stitch around here – like this VERY cool kids’ monogram sampler. A cross stitch pattern like this fun one is the starting point, of course, but what else do you need to make a gorgeous, exciting piece of stitchery? What You Need To Make Your Cross Stitch Masterpiece Here’s what […]

How Do You Get Warts?
Categories: Health

It’s not exactly a fun topic, but warts are a reality for a huge percentage of the human population. So, how do you get the damn things? It’s simple: almost all kinds of warts are caused by some strain of human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is usually transmitted through the direct and repetitive contact with […]

Beware “Fragrance” & “Parfum” In Your Personal Care Products!
Categories: Beauty

Nice smells are IN. And that’s great because who doesn’t want to use personal care products that smell like lavender or ginger or vanilla or … The problem is we have No Freaking Idea of what’s in that fragrance!!! Except that it’s most likely nothing we want on our bodies if we’re concerned about health. […]

Our Adorable New Teddy Bear Watercolor Painting Has Won My Heart
Categories: Fun Time

I’m learning how to make watercolors. And oil paintings. And I’m truly thrilled about it – and especially about my latest adorable teddy bear reading a book. I don’t know what Teddy is reading, but he surely is intent upon it and everyone I’ve shown him to immediately goes something like, “Awwwwwwwwwww …” If you’re […]

NEW: BlissPlan Cross Stitch Calculator
Categories: Fun Time

Around here, we’re fanatics about our cross stitching. We have tons of finished work and have an endless greed for new and exciting projects. But, we need to know the finished dimensions of our pieces so that we can buy fabric, so Jeremy, our resident computer genius, has designed one for us.  https://www.blissplan.com/cross-stitch-calculator All you do […]

If You Have A Comcast Security System, Read This
Categories: At Home

Lots of folks in our neighborhood have security systems and perhaps you do, too? But, it’s not as simple as calling a security company and assuming everything is done after they leave your home. Understand that I’m no expert at all, but there are two big decisions you will need to make. INSTALLATION: Wireless or […]

Here’s A Cool Printable Calendar For 2016
Categories: Fun Time

Here’s a printable calendar for 2016. I think he’s very cool and I’ve already printed mine. If you like it, too, help yourself.  How to: #1: Right click on the image and save it to your computer – save it as a jpg or a gif #2: Click on your new image and choose ‘Print’ […]