I have a mini tree called a Mayten tree. It weeps like a weeping willow but stays about 10 tall. I trim the bottom like I do my weeping willow. It fits nicely in my rock garden. It was recommended by the nursery woman who designed my flower gardens. Another good thing about it is it doesn't drip sticky stuff like the weeping willow. It flows with the breeze, which I love. ... View related article.
I finally found vanilla beans at a Costless Market. It cost 7.99 for one bean. I bought 2 beans and am now waiting for the vanilla to mature. If you don't have a Costless Market in your area, talk to your local grocery store and they would probably order it in for you. ... View related article.
It's so hard for me to give away something that I have paid good money for, so I put a basket in my closet. When I try on something that doesn't fit right, feel right or look good, I put it in the basket. When the basket is full, I take the items to our local Hospice Thrift Shop, the Hope Chest. ... View related article.