Growing Christmas Cactus?
You can cut off several and put them on top of soil and they will root for a new Christmas catus!
Identifying a Houseplant?
That is a jade plant. It is a succulent and requires light watering and sunshine.
Dealing with A Broken Shoulder
I too broke my humerus/shoulder 4 months ago. I was also bound by my sling for 4 months while it healed. Well it didnt heal and I had surgery 3 weeks ago. My sympathies to you as I know how difficult it has been for you. You have improvised very well!
Watering Plants While on Vacation
I do this every year with my Boston ferns. They are just fine all winter long. Just be careful not to over water.
13th Birthday Ideas?
How about an art party? Specify art,books or movies for gifts then plan activities around her favorite types of media. Butcher paper to make outlines of guests and they decorate them as they are dressed the day of the party. Markers, crayons, sequins dollar...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
What a wonderful post. Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes we get so busy in our lives we often forget the simple things. Simple things that might mean a lot to someone and so often not the people you may think need it. Stay strong my friend!
Thanksgiving Cooking Traditions?
I used to read a story to my class from Highlights called The Biscuit Tradition. The family feeds leftover biscuits to the birds sharing their food with them. A very sweet tradition (and a simple one) to start.