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Environmental flashback

Woodsy the Owl PSAs haven't been on the air in years, but you can still show everyone that you give a hoot. The USDA Forest Service has several activities designed for children to help you educate our next generation. For those who prefer to spread the word a bit more...

Start small

I have many gifts (e.g. finding things online) but having a green thumb is not one of them. This week-end, I found the Sprout Shot Glass Plants and think they are right up my alley. The description for them mentioned "taking baby steps toward cultivating your green...

The secret to my great gums

I have great gums and horrible teeth. Not ugly teeth (four years of braces helped that) but weak teeth with a mouth full of fillings, crowns and root canals. And, yes I did mean root canals - plural! I went to the dentist yesterday and was told that I am doing a great...

All the help I can get

My cousin Beth first taught me about Angel Cards several years ago. I completely forgot about them but found them again last year and have given them as a gift to a few close friends. Each box has 72 cards with simple messages such as inspiration, risk, patience and...

Mealtime is fun

Since I have been nominated for Best Aunt Ever, I am always on the look-out for cute things for my nephews. I was at Target the other day and found these adorable melamine plates. I bought one monkey plate and one crab plate. And, my nephews love them...so much so...