As August approaches the garden is over its initial June frenzy and we settle in for the warm weather until September arrives. Today I was feeling the need to be creative, and I grabbed a basketball and scissors to see what I could forage in the garden despite the heatwave….
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8 Proven Tips for a Good Night Sleep that Actually Work
Image source: pexels Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s…
Reasons For Apollo and Tech Bathroom Policy
Tech and Apollo High Schools have implemented an e-hall pass system for bathroom use during the school day this school year. Apollo High School Principal Justin Skaalerud and St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. Skaalerud explained the e-hall pass system has been running at the Junior…
Four of the Most Frequently Asked Hydroponic Gardening Questions
Do you live in a condominium without a balcony? Maybe you do have a balcony, but you do not have much floor space. You have always wanted to garden, but have never wanted to give up that precious space where your reclining lawn chair and side table fit perfectly. The…
DIY Upcycled Denim Cuff Wristband
Looking for a unique and stylish way to recycle those old denim jeans? Look no further than this unique denim cuff wristband idea! This easy-to-follow DIY tutorial will show you how to upcycle your denim into a trendy and eye-catching piece of jewelry. Denim Cuff Wristband The denim cuff wristband…
How can I make my living room look stylish? Experts pick out key techniques
One of the most-asked questions we receive at H&G is: ‘how can I make my living room look stylish?’ Our living rooms are likely to be the most used of the rooms in our homes, a place to relax and spend quality time with friends and family. And while decorating…
Make Your Own Whirligig Toy
What is a Whirligig Toy? The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific force (in our case we create it) to get the…
Householders rethink home improvements as living costs bite
A decorator recently came around to quote for some painting work on our house. He was pretty flexible about when he could do the job. “I’m coming to the end of two and a half years of boom time,” he said gloomy. “People were pouring money into home improvements because…
august at MFCH – my month of creativity
I am a huge believer in the importance of getting creative. Carving out some time in the day to make some pretty is the best therapy I can thing of. Creativity comes in so many different forms: I found raising my children to be very creative; designing and maintaining my…
Teeth Flossing | Guest Diet Blog
Image Source: daysoftheyear.com A key part of maintaining good dental hygiene is teeth flossing. However, as many as 36% of Americans don’t bother with flossing at all. While there have been claims made that flossing is not necessary, there is enough evidence to the Contrary that flossing does, in fact,…