What's a snowman’s favorite seasoning?
Chilly flakes.
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The Garden Bug: Benefits of snow
The winter landscape can be brilliant. Trees and shrubs with ornamental bark, such as red twig dogwood or river birches, look striking against a blanket of snow…
Salome's Stars: Feb 3
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your spiritual strength helps you deal with a family member's problem. Expect some difficulties, but stay with it until it's ultimately resolved.
Donna's Day: Cha-Cha-Cha Doormat
Dance away mud, grit and grime from your shoes and boots with a whimsical doormat. Your family can paint it together and then use it every time you walk through the door during this wet and muddy season.
Now Here's a Tip: Keep plastic wrap in the freezer
Store an apple or two with your potatoes to keep them from sprouting.
Retirement Planning: Be informed. Be smart. Be ready.
Will you be ready to retire when the time comes? The amount of money you save and for how long will determine your level of comfort in your golden years.
The Garden Bug: Winter warnings
If you make soft, repeated "psh-psh-psh" sounds while standing near trees, this is bird-speak for "a predator is coming near".
Salome's Stars: Jan 27
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surprise decision by someone you trust causes some stormy moments.
Donna's Day: Make a Colorful Sun Catcher
This month, make these colorful window decorations to brighten your child's bedroom during gloomy winter days.
The Garden Bug: Ladybug lingo
Called "ladybug" or "ladybeetle" in the United States, this garden favorite is called glückskäfer in Austria…
Donna's Day: Oven-baked grilled cheese
Is there such a thing as easy entertaining? When reviewing our busy December days, I admit that in spite of my intentions, parties became a bit of a production…
Financially Fit: Savvy tips
Here are some savvy tips to help you make smart choices when it comes to finances.
The Garden Bug: Pepper plants spread
Pepper plants are perennials, propagated by seeding directly in the soil or by transplanting seedlings started in greenhouses.
Now Here's a Tip: Reduce Energy Costs
Generally, for every degree you lower your thermostat during heating season, you reduce your energy costs by 3%.
Donna's Day: Glam Cleaning Gloves
It's easy and fun to dress up drab latex rubber gloves with perky cuffs. Add rickrack, bows or sparkling brooches for extra bling…
Health Talk: Exercise allergy, and more
If working out literally give you hives, you may be allergic to exercise. Here’s what you need to know.
The Garden Bug: Recycling Christmas trees
Pine needles dry quickly but decompose slowly, making excellent groundcover around foliage, especially creeping plants such as strawberries.
Donna's Day: Stuffed French Toast
Creative family fun! Just Heat and Serve Stuffed French Toast.
Salome's Stars: Jan 06
CAPRICORN The New Year offers changes that you might feel you're not quite ready for.
3 mistakes to avoid when working out
Regardless of whether you just started exercising at home or you’ve been going to the gym for years, there are certain rules you should follow…