It’s not hard to make some great one of a kind toys that your kids will love. From chunky crayons to hobby horses to hula hoops, your child will love these projects. They’re fun to make and fun to play with, and many of them use materials you are likely to have on hand. Let’s [...]
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Weekend project: On the trail of snails
Justin Newcombe uses his soft side to come up with humane ways to get rid of munching molluscs. If you believe in the Christian tradition then you’ll be aware that the kauri snail walked all the way from Iran, where Noah parked his ark, to Dargaville. I often think about this fact when I’m faced [...]
TS Berry Museum of New Mexico Morley Side Chair – Walnut Relic
Share The Museum of New Mexico collection was created upon a unique licensing partnership with TS Berry and the Museum of New Mexico. The rich history of the Americas is reflected in the Museums’ collections and vast archives. The pieces in this furniture collection represent the crossroads of culture, where you may freely mix the [...]
No Blueberries, but Raspberries instead.
Since I went a little postal on my blueberry bushes last year I, no big surprise, had no fruit this year. The bushes have wonderful new growth and one did manage to squeeze out a cluster of blooms, but overall, no fruit. My friends that remembered my complaints from last year generously offered to “help” [...]
Happy Halloween! 5 Ideas for Spooky DIY Decor
Halloween is close, so start crafting now in order to fill your house with spooky goodness before those little ghosts and goblins to come calling. Here are five great Halloween crafts you can make yourself. 1. Rustic Fabric Pumpkins These fabric pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween; they’ll look great in your house all fall. Use [...]