Ten More Lessons from the Blind Side
Jo, I am sighted but about six months ago I started having blinding moments due to seizures that would sometimes last up to 6 hours at a time. It gave me quite a scare. My mother-in-law has been blind since she was 3. Two years ago she taught me how to read...
Scenery: Mt. Baker (Washington)
This is a beautiful shot. My husband and I find great peace and serenity when we go hiking in the Smokies. We live pretty close to the Smokies and venture to the mountains often. It is a great reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We love hiking...
Wildlife: Squash Bug
Thank you for the comments. I was quite impressed by this squash bug and how it appears to be in full armor. This squash bug was just a few feet away from our tomato garden. After photographing it I moved it on the other side of the yard.
Wildlife: Bumblebee
Maryeileen, Thank you for the nice comment. I am actually severely allergic to bees but, I love to photograph them. The bees usually sit still while I am photographing them at least for a few minutes. Thanks again! lovingnature
Homemade Denture Cleaner Recipe?
Smokers toothpaste as it helps with smoking, coffee, tea stains and etc. A little Dial antibacterial soap (the foam kind) (I recommend the pear scent) works great too. You can use the non-foam kind; they both work the same way but, I prefer the foam for me...
Use Covered Bucket as Stool
You have a awesome looking garden! I do this same thing using the bucket very often. It beats getting down on your knees any day and much easier to stand up from. Thanks for sharing your tip and you have my vote! Michelle in Maryville,TN
Scenery: Laurel Falls (Great Smoky Mountain National Park)
PookaRina, We find our most inner peace in the mountains and we have stumbled upon many of barely touched trails. It is even more peaceful when you see only a couple of people on a trail. We love the Smokies. We have hiked on the North Carolina side as well...
Black Rat Snake
JustPlainJo, LOL, I knew that he was non poisonous so I had nothing to fear. I have handled snakes before so they do not scare me. If it had been a poisonous snake I can promise you I would not have been so close. Lovingnature
Ideas for Collecting Sewing Materials for a Non-Profit?
Jana, I have a bunch of stuff that I could send you if I had a address. I have a multitude of buttons, fabric, ribbon, and all sorts of sewing materials. I recently had to clean out my mothers sewing room and acquired much more than I need. I would love to...
Ideas for Making Handicrafts That Will Sell?
Start a garden. If you dont have the space in your yard; then get some big Rubbermaid containers/buckets, drill holes in the bottom of it, fill with dirt, and plant either seeds and/or plants. I have a huge garden in both our yard and in a series of big Rubbermaid...
Make Photo Albums for Your Children
I have made photo albums for my three children so that they will always have them. I also make dvds using their pictures by scanning them onto our computer, add music and text. Then they can watch them either on a computer or on tv. I decided to do it both...
7 Year Old Won't Eat Healthy Food?
There are cookbooks that show how to make food look more appealing to children and that are still appealing to other family members. Do not make a meals for the rest of your family and one separate for your son. It reinforces that all he has to do is refuse...
