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Home Every Day? Don't Vegetate!

If you do not work out of the house, it doesn't mean you don't work. There are, however, times when you find your self sitting at idle. There are things you can do aside from vegetating. Really!

Home is Where The Art is

Whether it's fine art, folk art, or crafts, we all like to display some sort of art in our homes. From frames to posters, we're going to discuss our favorite art.

Charcoal or Gas; The Great Debate

It's barbeque season and the debate is on, again. Some folks swear by charcoal. For them nothing else will do. Others wouldn't use anything but propane gas. There are some purists that will use only wood. So which is best?

No Lawn Gardening Alternatives

If you live in an apartment, a townhouse, or if you live in the inner city, you may think you can't have a nice garden. Not true, you can and I'm going to get you started planning your no lawn garden.

Tie-dyed, Bell Bottoms and Lava Lamps; The Sixties are Back

Everywhere you look, they're there! Tie-dyed t-shirts, bell-bottom pants,midriffs and haulters. Yes, we're recycling the sixties and putting a 21st century spin on it.

Conversions; Measuring Up to The Job

In this day and age, when we are relying more on the Internet to do our shopping, we may get confused with the different measurements in different countries. I have put together some of the most used measurements and their converted counterparts.

Homemaker; The Unsung Hero

Homemaker, housewife, or domestic engineer; which ever you choose they are the world's most unsung heroes. If you are one, sit back and relax. If you live with one, pay attention. We're going to take a look at what they do to keep the home fires burning.

Start a Memory Garden

There is a plot, in your garden, that needs some work. Or there is a cozy corner where a little garden would look just perfect. Remember the Victory Gardens? All turn my thoughts to a memory Garden.

The "Tribe's" Storyteller

Native Americans have had a wonderful, and important, tribe member. They were, and are, the Storyteller. They learn of the tribes past and commit to memory the present, for future generations. They tell the tribes younger members about their past, ensuring the they learn from the pasts mistakes and triumphs.

Home And Garden's Easter and Celebrations Past

Easter is on its way, and we all could use a celebration refresher. I've gone through H&G's Archives and picked these articles to help. If you're thinking of entertaining this Easter you will want to reread these articles.

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