Agnes Farside
Agnes loves writing on a wide range of topics, but craft and gardening articles are her favorite. She may be a 'techie' during the day, but her evenings and weekends are filled working on one of her many craft projects, from quilting to painting to embroidery work, and more. She has enjoyed doing all types of crafts for over 40 years. During the spring, summer and early fall months, you will find her in her garden, tending to her vegetables, herbs and flowers. She has taken herbal courses and attended the Master Gardener program in her area.
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Recycle Burlap Bags Into a Child’s Summer GameOne lawn game that is simple for young children to play and gives them plenty of physical as well as mental activity is lawn tic-tac-toe.
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Personalized Wedding Reception IdeasInstead of guests knowing what is coming next at a reception, shake things up a bit with these unique ideas. -
Do Applique Pieces Add to a Patchwork Quilt’s Appearance?I have found that adding applique pieces to traditional designs only enhances theappearance of a patchwork quilt.
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Are Weeds Beneficial?As a gardener, I consider some weeds beneficial to the success of my garden as many attract beneficial insects.
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My Essential List for Successful Home CanningGrowing and preserving vegetables is making a comeback in many communities across the United States. Luckily, I learned at an early age the benefits of growing my own food and the importance of preserving a bountiful harvest.
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Create No Sew Quilt Blocks for Unique Wall ArtHowever, if you have always wanted quilts to display in your home, but do not know how to sew or do not have the time; then here is a simple and easy technique that allows you to create quilt blocks in record time without having to thread a needle.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Shamrock Wall QuiltUse a shamrock stencil and free-motion quilting to join the three quilt layers together and you have a traditional wall quilt to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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How to Make Seed-Starting Soil BlocksAlways intrigued about anything gardening, I started researching seed-starting soil blocks on the Internet. What I found was interesting and convinced me to try a different way of growing my seedlings this spring.
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Use Wooden Eggs and Fabric to Create an Easter Wall HangingUse fabric, wooden eggs, and ribbon to create a unique wall hanging for the Easter season.
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3 Factors that May Hurt the Value of Your HomeI recently read an informative article in Today’s Advantage regarding factors that might influence a home’s value and started comparing those factors to our situation. I was amazed at what I found.
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I’m Sick of the Whiners!Is greed more evil than envy?
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Make a Ruffled Heart Lap Quilt for Valentine’s DayDo you want to make your sweetheart feel loved and warm this Valentine’s Day? Why not make them a ruffled heart lap quilt to snuggle under while watching their favorite television program.
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Tips for Growing Salad BlendsFor those who do not know, a salad blends seed package is a package of seeds made up of several different kinds of lettuce.
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Decorate Windows and Doorways on Valentine’s Day with Red and White Heart GarlandYou can add a romantic and fun mood to your dinner-for-two by dressing your windows and doorways with garland made of red and white hearts.
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How to Alter a Summer Wedding Dress for a Winter WeddingA few inexpensive additions and easy alterations can transform a summer wedding dress into a gorgeous winter wedding gown.
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What Is Sustainable Gardening?Certain factors and elements supply substance and nourishment to a garden in order for it to survive, with little effort provided from a gardener. -
Money-saving green gifts and ideas for ChristmasAfter much thought, I realized, as many people have, that it is not the cost of the gift that makes it special, but the thought and consideration behind the gift
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Book Design Ideas for the Young Author ProgramEach grade level has different requirements, but all must present their writing in book form with a back and front cover.
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New Year 2012 – is this the last year to celebrate New Year’s Eve?People jokingly say that this may be the last New Year’s Eve to 'really' party hardy, because according to the Mayan prophecy, the world will end in December 2012.
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How to Make a Christmas Wall Quilt That Includes a Lighted Christmas TreeI decided what my quilt needed was Christmas lights. Except, how was I going to get Christmas lights on a wall quilt?
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10 Christmas Facts of YesteryearHow many people know when the first Christmas tree was erected at Windsor Castle or which state was last to make Christmas a legal holiday?
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Decorate terra-cotta pots for your holiday party tableSave yourself some shopping time and money, and make holiday mint and candy bowls for your dining table using inexpensive small terra-cotta pots.
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Jigsaw Puzzles - a Gardeners Winter Hobbyknow that sounds funny, but if I start putting together puzzles before Christmas, everything else stops. My holiday shopping is put on hold until the last minute.
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Guide to Growing Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving. They are good all year long, and nothing tastes better than the sweet potatoes you have grown in your own garden.
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Make Patchwork Christmas Cards for Your Quilting FriendsThis holiday season surprise your quilting friends with homemade, patchwork Christmas cards.
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Make a fall quilt to hang in your homeUse die cut squares and pumpkins to make a beautiful fall quilt for your home.
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Occupy St. Louis – the Tent People - Protest or Commune?What is happening at Keiner Plaza does not resemble a protest. Keiner Plaza has become a community of people who live in tents and beg for money to keep them living in tents.
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Road of the DeadRoad of the Dead
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A Guide to Winter CompostingOrganic gardeners know that the end of summer does not mean an end to composting.
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Design and Make Your Own Boot Bracelets Using Recycled JewelryI thought about purchasing a couple boot bracelets, but having a surplus of jewelry craft items, and wanting the bracelets to match my personal outfits, I decided this would be a great craft project to do myself.
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Newspaper in the Old-Fashioned GardenWhat use did newspaper have for gardeners of yesteryear; and are modern day gardeners reverting to this use?
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4 Different Ways for Your Child to Display Their Summer Seashell CollectionA seashells arrangement on top of a dresser is a great way to display your child’s collection, but there are better, more colorful and useful ways for your child to show off their seashells.
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How to Make a Refrigerator Christmas Tree for Your Preschooler to DecorateA Christmas tree that does not take up space and can give your child hours of redecorating enjoyment is a refrigerator Christmas tree.
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Clean the Junk Off Your Computer to Help it Run FasterWhile checking out the number of programs and files in the directories on my computer, flashes of the houses on the hoarding shows started popping up in my mind.
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Weight-bearing and Weight Lifting Routines to Help Fibromyalgia and OsteoporosisAfter consulting with both my doctors, researching these diseases and a few exercise programs online, and reading several books, I was able to put together a fitness routine that helps me keep both diseases in check.
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5 Top Rated Kid Kraft Kitchen Play Sets Under $200One brand that stands out among the rest is KidKraft kitchen play sets.
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Keeping your hair moist and frizz-free during the cold winter monthsSome people may experience dry, brittle, or dull hair in the winter that can take time to repair, and require pricey salon treatments.
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Could Prison Be Your Retirement Plan?Just like having to plan for a regular retirement program, going to prison also requires some thought and planning.
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Letting Go of the Anger of 9/11I did not like the person I had become after 9/11, so I started looking at the effects from that terrible disaster at a different angle.
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How to Make a Crossword Puzzle Quilt Out of Nickel SquaresA crossword puzzle quilt is also a great way to express your feelings because you can put letters in the squares that spell out messages.
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Using Different Types of Plant TiesIt seems like every couple of years, manufacturers come out with new, inventive ways to prop up garden plants, and I am always looking for the latest and greatest in any type of garden tool or gadget.
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How to Make an Inexpensive Landscape Design BoardA better and more economical way to help keep you within your landscaping budge is to make your own landscape design board.
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All-season trees, shrubs, and groundcover for attracting and keeping birds in your gardenPlanting trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that attract birds in the winter is great, but what about the rest of the year?
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Cowboys and Aliens Steals Scenes, and Look-a-like Props from Past SiFi Movies?From the very beginning, I started noting similarities between this movie and past science fiction thrillers.
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How to make a design board for piecing quiltsWith a few items from the hardware store and some inexpensive purchases from a dollar store, you can make your own quilt design board to hang in your sewing room.
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Why Obama is Wrong About Taxing Those People that Make Over $250,000Personally, I do not know any person who makes $250,000, but I do know several companies that make well over $250,000 and none owns a jet.
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Eliminating and keeping weeds at bay in the garden without using chemicalsThe hot days of summer have arrived and if there is one thing that thrives during these blistering days, it is weeds.
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5 Back to School Craft Ideas for Your Child's LockerToday, most elementary schools provide young children with their own lockers, making it a great place to add personal touches and keep your child organized.
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Make a cup and ball game out of household itemsIt may be hard to find a wooden cup and ball game today, unless you are traveling to Mexico. However, with a few items from around the house, you and your child can make your own.
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Getting My Body Back on Track After FibromyalgiaThe weight gain aside, the antidepressant did not even help the Fibromyalgia pain.
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Decorate your home with air plantsA good air plant for the home is Medusa's Head, which has thick, twisted leaves sprouting from a bulbous head.
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Children Can Use Nature and Paint to Make Unique PicturesThese paintings are fun and easy to do and require very little adult help or supervision.
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When Designing Your Landscape, Consider Trees with Beautiful BarkThe bark of some trees can add beautiful colors to many landscapes, especially during the long winter months after all the greenery has died away.
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Illinois Adds SIDS Provision to 1969 Child Care ActThe new law mandates that child care providers be required to be trained every three years.
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All about garden tool handlesTool handles need just as much care and attention as the actual tool.
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5 tips to help your plants beat the heat this summerSome gardeners wait until the hot weather arrives before deciding how to combat the heat, and this can be a costly mistake.
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10 Websites that Offer Patriotic Wallpapers and ScreensaversPatriotic decorations need not be restricted to just Independence Day, as there are many ways to display your patriotism throughout the year.
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How to make a beaded necklace from a plastic cupHere is a simple craft little girls can do, with the help of an adult, that will make their jewelry look just like mom's.
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Do You Prefer Counted Cross-Stitch Kits or Charts?Both counted cross-stitch kits and charts have their advantages and disadvantages.
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5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Professional LandscaperWhat qualities should a homeowner look for in a professional landscaper? What questions should they ask when meeting with a professional landscaper?
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Choosing Low Maintenance Materials for Your HardscapeHardscape refers to the permanent structures in your yard such as patios, walkways, decks, fences, and retaining walls.
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Inexpensive 4th of July centerpiece made from a block of woodAn adult can make this patriotic centerpiece, or they can enlist the help of children and make it a family project.
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5 safety and damage prevention tips for rooftop gardeningPeople considering rooftop gardening will have safety and damage concerns that go beyond basic gardening safety.
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Don't have any grapes, but have a garden full of flowers? Make flower wineEven the plant considered by some to be an aggravating weed, such as the dandelion, can be used to make dandelion wine.
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Garden Resident WildlifeAlthough I consider all garden creatures to be wildlife, such as earthworms, snails, slugs, nematodes, and other tiny creatures, I would like to give a small rundown on the larger mammals that frequent gardens and whether they are friend or foe.
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Tips on how to win a blue ribbon for your roses at a fairHere are a few tips to help you win a blue ribbon for your prized garden roses.
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Decorate your summer dining room table with a sequin doilyHere are instructions on how to make a sequin doily for your dining room table.
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5 untrue gardening factsBesides the Internet, gardeners today have many resources to turn to, such as gardening sections in libraries, online classes, clubs, and many more. Here are a few gardening facts I know are untrue.
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10 tips for gardening with childrenThere are 10 things adults should consider when wanting to introduce children to the educational fun of gardening.
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Seven Oscar-winning fathers comment about their childrenWhat the last seven Oscar-winning dads have to say about their children's safety, expectations, regrets, and more.
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What Do You Really Know About Earthworms and Your Garden Soil?Earthworms drag live debris such as leaves into the soil where it is broken down into the bacteria that forms the organic matter in rich soil.
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Help Reduce or Eliminate Wrinkles by Using Natural CosmeticsBesides being an alternative for synthetic cosmetics that may cause allergic reactions, natural cosmetics also provide many benefits that reduce or eliminate wrinkles.
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Rainy day activities to do outsideThere are lots of activities kids can do outside on a rainy day.
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Games and activities for sidewalk chalkWith a creative imagination, sidewalk chalk can be used for a variety of games and crafts.
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Make a centerpiece of pillar candles covered with leaf skeletonsMaking pillar candles covered with leaf skeletons costs very little money.
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Snails and slugs, friends or foes?Snails can appear cute to some people, but not slugs. Even if a person could get past the sight of their fat, slimy bodies, the destruction they can cause in a garden makes them the number one foe of many gardeners.
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The Presidential Election 2008 and 2012Presidential election.
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Top three outdoor pools in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois areaRaging Rivers, Wood River Aquatic Center, and River-Aire Swim Club each offer swimming fun for all ages during the hot summer months.
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Best shrubs and trees for borders, beds, and screeningAlthough some shrubs and trees look gorgeous as a privacy screen, many are invasive, requiring lots of maintenance, so be sure to read up on your perspective choices before actually purchasing.
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Choosing the Right Gardening Glove to UseGood gloves are a necessity for gardeners and having the right gloves for the right job plays a huge part with the care of your hands and getting the job done well.
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Best Gardening Blogs That'll Boost Your SkillsWhether you are a gardening expert or someone new to gardening, you can learn valuable information from gardening blogs.
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Will that salvaged object make a good plant container?Before you consider placing a cracked toilet seat, discarded boot, or old metal bucket filled with flowers in your yard, you need to ask yourself if you can successfully convert the object into a salvageable container.
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How to Make a Tranquility Spot in Your Garden with Sunflowers and BeansA sunflower and bean hut will help screen the sun and provide me a peaceful place to commune with nature.
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What the How-to Books May Not Tell You About Garden Rock PaintingHere are a few tips you may not find in how-to books regarding rock painting.
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How to select nursery plantsVegetable plants purchased from nurseries are much better than the ones bought at the garden shops of home improvement stores.
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Use a Garbage Bag for a Compost BinIf you feel an open compost bin is too revealing for your yard, or you do not have the money to purchase a commercial bin, try using a large plastic garbage bag.
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Plant Hybrid Vegetable Seeds for Your Patio or Deck GardenThe engineering scientists got it right when they developed hybrid vegetables for container gardens.
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Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, Illinois - 2011 Summer Movie ScheduleWith the sponsorship of Liberty Bank in Godfrey Illinois, the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three free outdoor movie nights through the long summer months.
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Old-time photos are great Mother's Day giftsA great gift to give your mom on Mother's day that will last a lifetime is an old-time photo.
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Memorial Day Braided Bottle Cap Charm BraceletOne way to observe this special day is to make a Memorial Day braided bottle cap charm bracelet in honor of a deceased member of your family.
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A Simple but Stylish Wedding Veil Anyone Can MakeThe total cost for making the wedding veil was approximately $12.56, not counting the pattern.
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Alton, Illinois Block Parties - 2011The Downtown Alton Incorporated organizers host a block party one Saturday evening a month from May through September.
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Illinois Universal Health Care Act HB 311 is a Single Payer Insurance PlanIllinois Universal Health Care Act (HB 311) is unconstitutional.
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5 Garden Tilling Tips for Single WomenOver the years, through trial and error, I discovered some of the things my father showed me were not as easy for me as they had been for him, especially when I was a single woman.
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Spring garden experiments for childrenOne way for children to learn the "whys" of gardening is through experimenting in the garden with seeds and plants.
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How to make a terrarium with your childMaking a terrarium from an empty two-liter plastic bottle is a fun way to get children interested in growing and taking care of plants while teaching them about recycling.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid Regarding Your 401(k) Retirement PlanIf you are not familiar with how 401(k) retirement plans work, you could find yourself employed longer than you had anticipated.
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How to Create a Sexy, Messy Hair BunA messy bun gives you a sexy look any time of day or night and is not hard to create.
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The Human LeechDo you know one?
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A Review of the Toyota RAV4After researching several different vehicles, in late March of 2008, I purchased my first Toyota RAV4, Limited Edition.
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My First English Racer 3-Speed BicycleMy birthday arrived and to my surprise and delight, my parents bought me a new Sears English Racer ("English Racer" was what we called this type of bicycle in the 1960's), three-speed bicycle.
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Best Practice Baseball Fields in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois AreaGordon F. Moore Park, Godfrey Ball Park Old and New, and Rock Spring Park standout from all the rest as havng the best practice baseball fields in the area.
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How to Thin Indoor, Outdoor and Container SeedlingsWhether you start your seeds indoors or straight in the garden, you will need to do some thinning.
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Make a Satin and Lace Picture Frame for Mother's DayRemember your mom on Mother's Day with this lovely handmade picture frame.
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Local TV Stations Sponsor Cardinal Baseball Opening Day EventsA sea of red will descend on the St. Louis downtown area as Cardinal baseball fans attend opening day events.
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Complete a soil sample collection before you plantTo receive an accurate soil test from your garden, perform a clean soil sample collection.
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Different Types of Seedling PotsSome gardeners still use the old tried and true containers; however, they now have a wide variety of ready-made seedling pots they can purchase for growing their plants.
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How to Grow Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate FlowersWhen I see Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, I think of the Foxtail weed or a caterpillar.
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Illinois to Tax Retirement Incomes? Another Reason to Leave the StateAlthough it has been discussed many times in the past, taxing retirement incomes in the state of Illinois may soon become a reality.
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Use Flowers and Stones to Create Words in Garden AreasGardeners can express their feelings and traits by creating words in their gardens using flowers, stones and bushes.
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Charlie Sheen: the New Poster Boy of Movie Stars Gone BadLike many stars before him, Charlie Sheen has now become the poster boy of movies stars gone bad.
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Hiking Trails in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois AreaPere Marquette State Park, Glazebrook Park, and along The Great River Road are three of my favorite places for hiking in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois area.
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No-Sew Family Tree Wall Hanging for Your Family ReunionFor your next family reunion, why not make a family tree wall hanging that can be hung year-after-year.
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Recycle Hollowed Out Eggs to Create Easter Holliday Decor - a Green IdeaHollowed out eggs can be decorated and displayed in many different ways, adding beauty and in some cases, elegance, to your Easter Holiday decor.
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Recycle Everyday Items into Easter Baskets: A Green IdeaAn Easter basket made from a recyclable item does not mean it will not be beautiful.
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The Year My Uncle Bought Me an Easter DressMy fondest Easter memory is how Uncle Perry walked to town to buy me a new dress for Easter.
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Best Nintendo Wii Game for Fibromyalgia Sufferers- EA Sports Active 1EA Sports Active 1 is a great workout program for people with Fibromyalgia for several reasons; one being you can create your workouts to fit your locations of pain or pressure points.
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Springtime Gardening InformationBesides gardens, seedlings, perennials, pots, tools, and other gardening items/chores need to be added to the gardener's spring list of things to do.
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Decorating Your Home with Wall CalendarsMany people would not consider using a calendar as a wall decoration in their home; however, one that is tastefully made and strategically placed can add a functional elegance to any room.
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Illinois Students Have No Homework Assignments, It's ISAT Time AgainIt is ISAT (Illinois Standard Achievement Test) time.
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Best Donut Shops in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois AreaIf you live in or are visiting the Alton/Godfrey Illinois area, and have a craving for donuts, check out one these great bakeries.
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How to Make a Mat to Store Jigsaw PuzzlesI started looking at what jigsaw puzzle mats were made from and realized I could make one myself.
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Native Wildflowers of IllinoisAfter getting my garden established the following summer at my new home, I decided to have a vegetable garden instead of wildflowers, and now, four years later, I find myself wanting my Illinois wildflowers back.
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How to Make a Valentine Circle of Hearts Decoration from Wooden HeartsDecorate your table or wall with a circle of valentine hearts.
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Make Heart Pins Out of Dough for Valentine's Day - A Children's CraftWe thought about making them out of construction paper or cardboard, but then my grandson suggested dough.
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Valentine Heart Quilt Block Made from Fabric StripsA simple valentine heart quilt block for the beginning quilter.
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Simple Holiday Home Decorations for Aging ParentsHere are a few suggestions for simple holiday home decorations for aging parents.
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My Osteoporosis Has Gotten Worse?When I went back for the test results, my doctor said the DEXA scan showed the bone density in my lower back was -2.5.
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Revitalizing Potting Soiln the spring when I first place my plants back outside to enjoy the warm summer sun and fresh air, I revitalize the soil that helps give them nutrients to grow strong and healthy.
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This Valentine's Day Say "I Love You" with Red and White CarnationsA vase filled with a bouquet of red and white carnations are more meaningful when it comes to saying, "I love you" than any other flower.
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Choosing the Right Sewing ThimbleMade from metal, wood, bone, leather, and plastic, which thimble is right for you.
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How to Make No-Sew Lace and Satin Heart Shaped Sachets for Valentine's DayHeart shaped lace and satin sachets require very few materials and are easy to make, as there is no sewing involved, unless you choose to add a few stitches.
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Make a Snowman Bucket for Snow Time Fun Out of Recycled MaterialsAfter their snowman has been built, they will race around looking for an old hat, scarf, something to use as eyes, nose and mouth, and maybe even an old pipe to stick in his mouth.
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No-Sew Cloth Valentine Pencil Toppers - A Child's CraftWhen Valentine's Day is over, cards are thrown away, but a Valentine pencil topper will last as long as the pencil.
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How to Grow a Toothache PlantIts name comes from its ability to numb the mouth slightly when the leaves or flowers are chewed.
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Seed Collections vs. Individual Seed PacketsWhich is better? Individual seed packages or seed collections? You decide.
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How to Make Snow Globe Ornaments from Recycled Christmas CardsOver the Christmas holiday, I came up with a new idea on how to recycle Christmas cards into beautiful ornaments to display on your tree.
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Eggplants from Around the WorldOver hundred, if not thousands of years, many varieties of the eggplant have evolved, spreading over countries and contents.
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Understanding Seed Catalogs for the Beginning GardenerHowever, what if you are a new gardener, planning your first garden. Where will you get catalogs when you are not on anyone's mailing list?
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Use a Recycled Potato Chip Canister Instead of a Christmas StockingIf you do not have a fireplace and are limited on places to hang your Christmas stockings, use instead a decorated potato chip canister to hold your holiday candy and small stocking stuffer items.
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Edible Christmas Gifts from the GardenThere are many edible Christmas gifts a person can make and give from their gardens.
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How to Grow BrowalliaBrowallia is an annual flower originating from and native to Central America and Northern Peru.
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McDonald's and the U.S. FlagWhere did all those U.S. flags go?
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The Greatest Christmas Gift to ReceiveA person does not have to be happy, rich or healthy, as even the sad, poor and sick can enjoy this gift.
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A Shot Glass Christmas Ornament for the Single GuysHere's a manly craft that might encourage the single male to put up his own Christmas tree with decorations that do not include empty beer cans or beef sticks.
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How to Make Outdoor Christmas Decorations from Recycled Aluminum Pie PansBelow are instructions on how to make lighted Christmas garland from recycled aluminum pie pans to hang from your rooftop or a porch railing.
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How to Make Decorative Straws for the Holidays - A Children's CraftOne decoration that is ideal for a children's holiday party is decorative holiday straws.
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Understanding Children Who HoardAccording to the Mayo Clinic, hoarding is the excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. This one definition describes my 11-year old grandson, Peyton, who is a hoarder.
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Recycle an Old Serving Tray into a Bulletin Board for ChristmasOne item that can be recycled and added to your Christmas décor is an old serving tray.
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How to Make Christmas Napkin Rings Using Foam Sheets and Recycled Christmas CardsHere is a fun, easy craft that children can make and take pride in when they use them on the Christmas dinner table.
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Creative Items to Use for a Garden TrellisAnother thing gardeners will be planning is what materials they will use to make a garden trellis for their pole beans, moonflowers or other plants with clingy vines.
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How to Find the Best Coupons for Black Friday and Cyber MondayBefore I venture out to the crowded shopping malls on Black Friday, make sure I have my gift list ready and my coupons clipped.
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How to Grow Purple Podded Pole BeansAlthough the Purple Podded Pole Bean was discovered in the woody Ozark Mountains in the 1930's, its origins are most likely rooted to an area in Europe long before then.
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How to Grow Marina Di Chioggia, a Winter SquashMarina Di Chioggia's origin is from a small seaside village, Chioggia, on Italy's Adriatic coast near Venice.
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Quilting Tools - Mats and Rotary CuttersTogether these tools help the quilter make precise fabric squares, triangles, diamonds, hexagons, and other shapes with accurate cuts.
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How to Make a Lollipop Pine Cone DecorationOne decoration that is fun to make and children will enjoy is a pine cone filled with lollipops.
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How to Grow and Use Turk's Turban, a Winter SquashTurk's Turban, also known as Turk's Cap, is a unique winter squash with a wonderful taste.
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10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Budget-Conscious MomsBudget-conscious moms are often conservative moms who appreciate a Christmas gift that is functional, can help save time, and costs little.
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Don't Bag or Burn Your Leaves, Reuse ThemA gardener can find many uses for dead leaves, one being plant protection.
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How to Make Easy Pinecone Ornaments from Recycled Items - a Children's CraftMaking pinecone ornaments is fun and easy and teaches children how to make a useful item from things that would normally be thrown away.
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How to Make a Christmas Lace Angel OrnamentWhile looking at this type of display at a shop in Branson, Missouri, I came across a lovely lace angel ornament that I wanted for my own tree.
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How to Grow Bird's Eye (Gilia Tricolor) FlowerBird's Eye flower is a beautiful wildflower that is easy to grow and maintain.
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Guide to Growing Lady's Paint Brush Aka Tassel FlowerA relative to the Aster family, its bright orange cluster of flowers makes it an excellent choice for late summer and fall displays.
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Recycle Materials to Make a Halloween Spider DecorationYou and your child can make a Halloween spider decoration to adorn your door, porch or a wall inside your home.
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A Wire Guide for Seed BeadsOne thing that often stumps me is the appropriate wire size for a particular seed bead.
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How to Grow Love-in-the-Mist FlowersWhen someone first looks at a Love-in-the-Mist flower, a scene from the Little Shop of Horrors comes to mind.
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What is so Horrible About Shopping at Secondhand Clothing Stores?Shop at a secondhand store? You have got to be kidding.
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Green Craft - Decorate with Hanging Votives for the HolidaysOne unique touch you can add to your house during the holiday season, specifically your front porch, is by adding decorated hanging votes.
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Heritage Seeds - End of Season UpdateWhen I wrote about planting heritage seeds for the first time in the spring, I had many reader requests for updates at the end of the season.
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How to Make a Snowmen Fence for a WindowOne winter craft that is enjoyable to make is a snowmen fence to display in your windows, or give as gifts.
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Grow Shenot Crown of Thorns Gourds (cucurbita Pepo)Sometimes referred to as the Ten Commandments gourd, it is a favorite to add in woven baskets along with other types of gourds for fall displays.
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Tips for Growing Snake Melons (cusumis Melo)Snake melon, also referred to as the Armenian cucumber, was introduced into European countries around the mid 1400s.
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How to Make a Picture from Fabric - a Child's CraftOne activity that can let children display their creative side is through making a picture from fabric.
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What to Look for when You Are Ready to Retire and MoveReady to retire and move to your dream location? Be sure to check all of life's avenues before making that move.
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Go Green This Fall with an Acorn and Fall Leaf WreathIf you want to display your creative side, try making a fall wreath using recyclable items from the environment such as acorns and leaves.
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Pony Bead and Bell Christmas Wreath OrnamentUse pony beads to make a miniature Christmas wreath to hang on your tree.
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A Guide to Miniature CabbagesOne plant that is not deterred by the cool crisp weather of the fall season is miniature cabbages (I am not referring to Brussels sprouts).
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Pansy Water for Your HealthLearn about the health properties of pansy water.
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Quilting - Fat Quarters and BattingTo help a beginner understand quilting a little better, here are two quilting terms and what they reference.
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How to Personalize a Baseball Pennant for Your Child's RoomMake a personalized baseball pennant of your child's baseball season.
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Growing Hungarian Black PepperEven if you do not like peppers, this plant's purple blossoms are so gorgeous they are a great addition to any flower garden.
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Decorate Walls with Ribbon Wall ArtDisplay family photos using ribbon.
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Decorate Everyday Items with Fabric Yo-YosIt took many fabric yo-yos to make a quilt, but you can make and use just a few to decorate everyday items.
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Grow Blue Pod Peas (Capucijners)One vegetable you are not likely to find in the produce section of the nearest grocery store or in a basket at a farmer's market is blue pod peas or Capucijners.
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Growing Queensland Blue PumpkinsQueensland blue pumpkin is not your ordinary looking round, orange pumpkin.
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Top-of-the-Line Backpacks for Boys in Elementary SchoolJansport, Dakine and Nike back-to-school backpacks for elementary school boys.
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Charles Rangel's Universal National Service Act (H.R. 5741) and BenefitsWould those forced to serve be afforded the same opportunities as our current enlisted military personnel?
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They Expect Me to Pay for It!"That was two years ago, and they expect me to pay for it."
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Recycle Old Clothing to Create a Stylish Yo-Yo NecklaceOld clothing that has worn out or clothing that has gone out of style is just what you need to create a stylish necklace.
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Representative Charles Rangel Introduces Universal National Service Act (Bill H.R. 5741)The bill states that it is the OBLIGATION of every U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform a two-year period of national service in the uniformed services.
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How to Make a Decorative DoorstopEven if you do not need a doorstop, this whimsical craft is one any mother would be proud to display in her home.
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How to Decorate a Plastic or Elastic Hair Band with ButtonsWith a few simple tools and items such as buttons, you and your daughter can spend some quality time together crafting hair bands.
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How to Use a Garden SeederA garden seeder is a wheeled tool that helps you plant seeds at the correct soil depth and seed and row distance.
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Midseason Update on Heritage SeedsI was going to wait until fall to give a report on my luck with heritage, but I decided to give an interim report.
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How to Make Themed Terracotta Pot Place Markers for Your Garden Tea PartyYour guests are sure to compliment your creative side when they see these special place markers.
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Revitalizing Strawberry BedsOne way to ensure a strong yield is to revitalize you strawberry beds.
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Snowball Bush is Similar to Annabelle Hydrangea, but They Belong to Different FamiliesThe bright white snowball looking blooms of a Snowball bush resembles the Annabelle hydrangea blossoms so much it is no wonder that people often get the two mixed up.
