When you can’t think of a thing to do to entertain the kids on a rainy day or are just looking for an inexpensive and artsy kind of craft activity, here’s one that’s good year around. Although bread dough ornaments are usually only thought of at Christmas time, you can have fun making these decorations for your home any time you please. First, here’s... [Read more]
My husband and I are friends with a couple that we met through our church. We enjoy their company and through the years we have done many things together. We will get together at each other’s homes to play cards. We also go out to eat and to plays and other events. Each year between Christmas and New Years we take a day off of work and spend time together. Last... [Read more]
I recently discovered Bookworm deluxe. I played for hours online before buying the home edition. Once I began playing Bookworm deluxe on my home computer and never had to turn the game off, I was quickly addicted. I played for hours every night after work and quickly earned several million points. The first full game of Bookworm deluxe I played on my home computer... [Read more]
If you’re an avid reader and checking books out of your local library just isn’t your style, perhaps you should consider joining a book club. A lot of people have negative impressions of book clubs but they can be quite convenient and worthwhile to some people. Sure, getting the monthly catalogs and having to return a postcard can be a nuisance. However, most... [Read more]
Have naturally curly hair presents some special problems that those with straight locks do not have to deal with on a daily basis. I know my hair is very temperamental, and it never looks the same from one day to the next. When I was growing up I was frustrated that my hair never grew as fast as my friends’ hair, and I always had to have a simple style when they... [Read more]
I don’t visit my dad as often as I wish I could, but when I go there to spend time sitting with him at the dining room table. We have spent a lot of time there catching up, and we often spent family time together there playing games and having family meals around the holidays. Because my dad is a bachelor, he can do anything he wants with his home without asking... [Read more]
The most beneficial time to shop for the best cell phone plans is during the Christmas season. The specials are wonderful this time of year and you can find a great deal that will save you money for years and years to come. Also, the upgrades during the Christmas season are amazing. If you are planning to search for the best cell phone plans in your area, try shopping... [Read more]
They’re some of the oldest toys in the business. If you have a daughter, you’ve probably seen them on a birthday wish list or Christmas list. Barbies are simply one of those great toys that stand the test of time. It doesn’t matter if you were born in the 70′s or the 90′s; they’re still going strong. From Barbie dolls to Barbie... [Read more]
There are many themes to choose from when decorating our Christmas trees. An Angel Christmas tree theme is one of the most delightful. Angels bespeak the glorious joy of Christmas as do few other themes. If you choose Angels as your Christmas tree focus, you’re in luck! Angels connote the divine, mystical, glorious and protective beings beloved around the world. If... [Read more]
As people age it is important that they are able to continue doing things that they enjoy. This is often difficult if they are restricted in their mobility, or if their abilities change due to illnesses. The elderly often have struggles with depression because of the number of losses they suffer. Having some type of hobby that they enjoy can help them deal with the... [Read more]