“There’s Gold in Them There Creeks” Panning for Gold can be fun and rewarding!
BY MARK MATHOSIAN The creek in my backyard overflowed during a storm, and surging water dislodged hidden minerals that settled in exposed outcroppings and shallows. The next morning, sunlight glistened […]
Red Cross For Rover – Dog Blood Donations Save Lives
Giving the gift of life, donating blood, isn’t just for humans. Dogs and cats can give blood and help a fellow furry friend survive surgery, illness and other health crises […]
Celebrate National Sandwich Month with Twists on Traditional Staples
What is often synonymous with summer is a delightful, mouth-watering sandwich. There is nothing quite like biting into one’s favorite. Especially in the South, as this region is nationally renowned […]
Budget Bzzzz: Money Saving for College Students
Oh, the joys of being a broke college student. How I remember the days of living on a work-study salary and “grocery shopping” at home whenever I visited. For most […]
The Art of Drying, Preserving, and Pressing Flowers
The fragrant bouquet of a floral arrangement is more than just eye-catching. The color and scent have proven through research to elevate one’s mood, reduce stress, and encourage healing. While […]
Are You Lying to Me? Ways to Catch a Liar in the Act
It happens to most people. Every once in a while, during a conversation, you think, “Is this person lying to me?” You then spend unnecessary time going over their words […]
Pamper Thy Feet
Slide your feet into a pair of shoes, and the senses are immediately heightened. As the first heel is lifted and placed on the ground, termed a heal strike, the […]
Constructing Dreams: Pleasing the Kids
Whether you plan to build or buy a home, remodel a room or seek ideas to expand your “green” footprint, we are all in the beginning stages of constructing our […]
Educator Warehouse – Back to School 2018
As is the case year after year, it seems the kiddos just got out of school when it is time to start “back-to-school” shopping yet again! Some parents try to […]
August 7: A Day to Honor and Remember Purple Heart Recipients
Nestled on a shelf in the living room curio cabinet is my grandfather’s World War II keepsakes. Included is a picture of him in uniform, a pilot logbook, and numerous […]
