Having a hobby can do wonders for our mental health. Engaging in activities we are passionate about helps to reduce stress and anxiety, providing a sense of calm and relaxation.
In this guide, I'll be sharing everything you need to know about how to care for a salt lamp.
In this article, I will explore the science behind salt lamps, their benefits, and how to choose and use them for maximum benefits.
In this article, I will explain the difference between cross stitch and needlepoint, what materials and tools are required for each, the techniques used, and which one may be right for you.
Journaling is a simple yet powerful tool that can help you improve your overall health and well-being. In this post, we will discuss how journaling can be used as a form of self-care and how it can help people to improve their overall health and well-being.
We often ignore our feelings and emotions, which can lead to mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression. However, there is a simple yet powerful tool that can help improve your mental health: journaling.
Do you want to add some unique greenery to your yard without the hassle of traditional gardening methods? Then it's time to consider starting a low-maintenance moss garden in your yard.
Knowing when to plant isn’t always easy and it varies by where you live and what kind of weather you have. Like so many other things, there is a lot of information available about when to plant and some of it conflicts. Let’s look at a few of the ways to determine the best time to plant…
these days just about anything that has to do with bees buzzing around your yard is referred to as “beekeeping,” overall...
Children can begin beekeeping when they are of an age where they can take directions well. A good age for starting is five. It may not be advisable to start any younger than that.
Designing (or redesigning) a backyard garden can be overwhelming regardless of whether the space needs new plants or a complete refresh. If you have never handled a landscape design project before, you might find it difficult to go over all the choices you need to make.
While herb gardens are a little easier and more relaxed than other gardening types, there are still some things you’ll want to stay on top of. If you avoid these common herb gardening mistakes you’ll have longer plant life, more harvested herbs for your kitchen and medicine cabinet...
It’s relatively easy to grow and has lots of uses around the house, aside from just looking pretty and smelling nice, though it definitely does those things well. It also pairs really nicely with honey, and that is probably reason enough for a bee lover, but here are three more great reasons....
Maybe you’re not ready for the time commitment of keeping a full hive, but you still want to help the bee population thrive and even enjoy the benefits to your garden at the same time. Let’s look at a few ways you can help the bees on their journey without maintaining beehives ...
There are so many things to consider when you make the decision to work from home, and there are different options, different requirements, and different levels of responsibility involved with each area. Let's look at some of the broader areas of the "work from home" universe...
Well, here it is. This is a delicious side dish recipe that gives you a nice break from the usual mashed potatoes or rice dish that you might normally prepare. It's simple enough to prepare on a regular weeknight, but yummy enough to make for a...
You can start your own iris garden very easily. With a little care and work, you will soon be enjoying the beautiful, colorful, aromatic blooms of irises. Have fun and trade your friends and neighbors to get new colors and bloom sizes. Pretty soon you will be addicted to irises!
one day hopping around Pinterest I realized that there was this whole movement of people who do freezer cooking once a week or even once a month so they can do all their shopping and prep on one day and eat great all month long. I was fascinated and intrigued by their organizational skills and...
Many times memories start with traditions, like decorating the tree or baking cookies, but more often memories are found in simply doing things together on a regular basis. With our digital lifestyle and on the go schedules, this can be overlooked and neglected in our day-to-day relationships.
This is a free knotwork cross stitch pattern charted by me. You can stitch it for yourself, stitch it as a gift, use it in charity crafting projects, you can even stitch it & sell the stitched piece.
There seems to be an increased overuse of the nickname "diva" in our society. Is it any wonder other countries don't like us? We insult our own children, ourselves, our friends, and we smile about it. We even put it on little girls baby and toddler clothing and use it as an affectionate nickname.
Hello, I'm a real person who happens to work from home. I assure you that it's not a vacation and I do actual work.
How often do we fall into the trap of the same old boring baked chicken recipes? It's easy enough to do. But, we have banished boring baked chicken from our kitchen and learned to fall in love with this kitchen staple all over again.
Poor whisk, all alone in the back of the drawer, rarely brought out to be use. The fork was always getting the action while whisk was shoved to the back behind the extra pancake flippers. Scratching tick marks into the back of the dark drawer to count the days since the last time he saw a sauce, a...
Soaking a turkey overnight in brine is a surprisingly easy to way to create a moist, juicy and flavorful turkey.
There are plenty of reasons to go on a gluten free diet, the most well known being diagnosed with Celiac Disease. There are varying levels of gluten intolerance from getting an upset stomach or a persistent headache, to an allergic reaction, to full blown Celiac Disease where gluten is actually...
This is a mini interview between Lisa Roberson and myself about the work at home life.I buzzed Lisa on Skype and had her ask me 5 questions on the topic to get some meaty info pulled out of my brain.
Cross stitching is not a new hobby. Far from it, as counted-thread embroidery has been around for centuries. However, the modern cross stitch hobby is something that is worth considering if you are looking for something that can help you while away time and stave off the boredom - and you get...
Quick and easy steps to buy your domain name even if you've never done anything like this online before.
So the question is: "Is Black Friday shopping really worth it?" Some would agree it isn't worth the stress, the rush to find the item, waiting in long lines, or standing outside in the cold waiting for the stores to open.
Did you know that there are many varieties of nut butters in addition to the popular peanut butter that we're so used to seeing?
Packing a nutritious packed lunch your kids will actually eat five days of the week can sometimes be a challenging task. It's no wonder many of us get stuck in a rut and end up packing and eating the same thing for lunch over and over again.
My family's recipe for nut horns (also known as Kolackzi or rolled dough cookies).
Graphic designers have a wealth of job opportunities that they may pursue, but many choose to work as freelancers or start their own design firms. Graphic design is a sound career choice, because there is always a need for it.
Cross stitch can often be an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be! There are plenty of free cross stitch patterns on the internet and from a large variety of designers. These free cross stitch charts give you the opportunity to try a new designer's style, learn a new technique, or maybe just...
It's easy to overlook kids when it comes to cooking and mealtime. Sometimes we're in a hurry or we just want to get to the part where we sit down and eat. A few minutes of your time can turn into a complete cooking education for your kids. It...