Some years ago I bought a bottle of activated charcoal to use in a DIY face mask recipe. I used a spoonful or two, enjoyed the face […]
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Mo’Town tour features area arts
Recently I went to a few stops on the annual Mo’Town Studio Tour, where I saw beautiful art and chatted with its creators. At tour’s end, I […]
Illuminate Your Space With DIY Lanterns
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With nights getting longer it is the perfect time to light candles. Making your own lantern can be a great way to make the […]
You can eat the little, red berries — but be careful
Don’t eat little, red berries was an oft repeated warning in my childhood. Some wild berries that look so scrumptious are poisonous, so it is good advice. […]
Do it Yourself: Smoker
Warm up cold nights with home-made food over a fire By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It’s bonfire season — chilly nights (but not too cold) are just perfect for spending […]
Mosquitos a pain, but also useful
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish — […]
DIY Fall Wreath
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With changing seasons comes time to change the wreath on your door, which in my case has been hanging there since the last DIY […]
DIY sauna builds space and character
Dear Diary, Building is hard work. But it is also oh-so-satisfying. On that note, progress on building a sauna is coming along quite well. The “we” mentioned […]
Do it Yourself: Cloth Pumpkins
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com October is upon us, bringing pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup, pumpkin rolls, Halloween, and fall décor. It is time to look up recipes, plan a […]
Be aware of safety when canning
While food preservation is a priority for me, my confidence in canning safely prohibits me from venturing too far into this particular method of putting up food […]
