Home-Ec 101
Posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Whether you’re cleaning the house or creating in the kitchen, everyone needs a little help to make life easier. Home-Ec 101 by Heather Solos is a book that offers ‘skills for everyday living.’ The book [...]
continue readingPeek Inside My Mailbox – October 18
Posted on Monday, October 18th, 2010
Take a look at my giveaway wins and freebies that came in the mail for the past two weeks! It’s enough to make you want to jump on the giveaway train, doesn’t it? You never [...]
continue readingBooks I Am Reading
Posted on Monday, July 26th, 2010
I confess, I’m an avid reader and a book hoard, but I’m finding it harder and harder to completely finish a book. that’s why I’ve decided to track the books that I’m reading and have [...]
continue reading“My Talisman: The Poetry & Life of Alexander Pushkin” (Julian Henry Lowenfeld)
Posted on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
For the past couple of weeks, Alexander Pushkin (the great Russian poet) has traveled with me. Braving the itch of hot sand, he’s nestled beside me on the beach. He’s kept me company on a [...]
continue readingI Love my AP Stylebook
Posted on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
A new Associated Press Stylebook is released every year and inside, you’ll find an endless collection of information that benefits journalists, editors, students, and writers of all kinds. In an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow format, you’ll never [...]
continue readingStain Removal Remedies: Tomato Sauce/Paste/Juice
Posted on Thursday, June 24th, 2010
According to my new book, the Good Housekeeping A to Z Stain Removal Guide, you can remove tomato sauce, tomato paste, and tomato juice from fabric with cold water, liquid laundry detergent, and white vinegar. [...]
continue readingMy Garden Swap Goodies
Posted on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
I’ve never participated in a swap of any kind online (or offline now that I think about it), so when I encountered the Garden Swap hosted by Julie at Engine 3. I jumped at the [...]
continue readingLargest Library in the World
Posted on Sunday, April 4th, 2010
According to Guinness World Records, the United States Library of Congress, located in Washington D.C, is ranked as the largest library in the world. This priceless gem holds more than 118 million items – [...]
continue readingPumpkin Soup
Posted on Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Doesn’t the name just pique your curiosity? Well, I found a recipe for pumpkin soup in Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific book and previously wrote about the recipe on my old blog. I’d like to [...]
continue reading2 Interesting Ways to Use Cotton Balls
Posted on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Cotton balls are much more than a handy puff for wiping off nail polish or removing make-up. According to Reader’s Digest, they can liven up the scent of a room and freshen up your refrigerator.
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‘Geek Love’ by Katherine Dunn
Posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
If you’re looking for a tale of two nerds falling in love, think again. You’re certainly in for a roller-coaster ride of emotions, as ‘Geek Love’ by Katherine Dunn delivers an insightful journey into the [...]
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