Uses for Old Christmas or Greeting Cards
I have begun cutting them down to 4 x 6 and using the white backs of them for index cards. They are handy for writing recipes on or anything you would use those index cards for.
Helping Elderly Parents?
We live 2 hours away from my parents, in their 90s, and have 4 grandchildren living with us so helping out with much on a daily basis or even weekly basis is difficult. One thing I do that they love, is to write to them every week. They comment many times on...
Burning Bush Losing Its Leaves?
Where are you located? In Iowa, I have noticed that the burning bush looses its leaves a bit before other shrubs may loose theirs. Same is true for the wahoo, also a member of the euonymus family. They come on again in the spring and just shed a bit early.
Jade's Mending Jar
Great idea! Dont just give this type of gift to a gal but to guys as well. When my son went to Iowa State a few years ago, I sent a kit with him that had scissors, a few buttons, safety pins, assorted needles, threads and a needle threader. He turned out to...
Deer Deterrents?
If you are in a more rural setting, try laying a cattle or hog panel down on either side of your plantings. Deer, goats, etc, do not like to walk on the panel. You could also use chicken wire or any other kind of netting but you would want to use something...
