Unplug and turn your undivided attention towards family and friends with one (or all) of these fun options!…
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We are coming up on the second full year of the pandemic and many are still choosing - or need to -…
Read MoreGlass etching seems so intimidating but it is sooo easy! Today's idea is based around gifting etched beer and wine glasses -…
Read MoreAlthough wine, clothes and cooking are favorite subscription boxes, there are literally thousands of themes and topics to choose from - I…
Read MorePets bring us such joy and unconditional love! Here are some gift ideas for them AND for the humans in their lives.…
Read MoreWhether someone has just purchased a home, has lived there for years or is a renter, these fun (and practical) gift ideas…
Read MoreWe all see those pretty decanters of infused oils and simple syrups, or flavored salts in cute canisters that would be so…
Read MoreAre you buying gifts for someone who already seems to have everything or maybe you want to find something extra special for…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 4 Gifts that fit in a wine bag that aren’t wine
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Giving wine to a host or hostess is often customary, but it doesn't have to be!
Here are some gifts that will also…
Read MoreAlthough these gifts can be given to both men and women, I think you will find they are appealing to the…
Read MoreIf you are anything like me, your phone has gazillions of photos that are sitting in virtual albums, doing not much of…
Read MoreSome paper, something to write with, scissors and a jar are basically all that is needed to make what I think is…
Read MoreThink outside the box. Get creative. Impress with an extra special gift that you or the kids have made. How about gifting…
Read MoreIn the spirit of thoughtful and creative gift-giving, I’m kicking off the season with this easy and inexpensive centerpiece to use on…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Extra Special Gift Ideas
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After recently giving our home a thorough purging, I realized just how much ‘stuff’ I had and certainly didn’t need. Which got…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Cleaning your toilet brush
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The toilet brush is a key component to cleaning the inside of the toilet—but what about all the germs and debris that…
Read MoreWho knew the hidden powers of shaving cream?
Use it on shower doors, eyeglasses, car windshields, and your bathroom mirrors to keep them…
Read MoreYour everyday spray or plug-in air fresheners certainly do the job of masking odors but they are also made with lots of…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Removing Candle Wax
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I love pretty candles and candlesticks but if I’m not careful the wax drippings can get out of control and leave behind…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Ease Your Sore Throat Pain
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No matter what the cause (allergies, a cold, etc) a sore throat can just make you feel lousy.
Over-the-counter medications could be used…
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Deer, squirrels, and other small critters can be a problem in our area…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Cleaning your Blender
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Using a blender (or single-serve cup) sure makes life easier when making smoothies or soups, etc. However, cleaning the blender afterward does…
Read MoreAsk Aunt Laura – Honey stuck to the spoon?
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I LOVE honey!
Whenever I go on a trip I am sure to bring some local honey back with me.
I love to bake…
Read MoreWe all know the joy of trying to move price stickers and labels. We hold our breath and say a quiet prayer…
Read MoreYou know them, you love them, the dreaded sweater nipples. Hanging your sweaters certainly makes it easier to find them in your…
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