Quick and Pretty Thanksgiving Table Decor
Much as I absolutely despise the kabillion pop-ups that plague the Better Homes and Gardens site, I do enjoy some of BHG's quick-and-easy holiday decorating ideas. Here, for example, asparagus…
Snowglobe That Gives Back
The folks who spread the good word about Ferrero chocolates (a traditional stocking-stuffer in our family) dropped a note the other day about a new way to help fight childhood…
Tassels and Table Runners
I've just been looking at HGTV's ideas for sewing a table runner, thinking of seting a special table for all those holiday dinner guests. If you're going to do the…
What We Did for the Thanksgiving Weekend
This past weekend was Thanksgiving, here in Canada, and I think I’ve figured out why we have our Thanksgiving so much earlier than the Americans do — it’s to take advantage of the fabulous Fall weather.
Around these parts, the colourful autumn leaves near at their best in the first week of October, and the apples are practically falling off the trees.
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Adopting a Dog – Temperament Testing
The busy holiday season is the worst possible time to bring a new pup into the home, but it is a good time to plan for future pet ownership. Look…