How to dry flowers and leaves — Four methods
Anyone who knows me knows that I adore flowers. (My 7-year-old granddaughter conscientiously includes them in every drawing she does for me.) Tended in the garden or wild in the …
Pumpkin preservation — Natural ways to keep your carved pumpkin
If there’s one holiday that celebrates imagination and creativity, it’s Halloween. That’s one of the things I like about it—especially when people conjure up their own clever costumes and go …
How to take care of your luggage on trips and at home
Travel is anything but a vacation for your luggage. Every time I drag my suitcase off an airport conveyor belt, I notice how much it’s aged. (I know, that’s a …
Cell phone care — Tips for making your cell phone last
Cell phones are expensive and—unless you want an excuse to buy the latest and greatest version—most of us want to do what we can to make them last. Happily, there are some easy ways to protect them from damage and keep the batteries from tuckering out prematurely.