Susi Frock
Susi is a midwestern native now living in the mid-Atlantic. She left her professional life as a practicing small animal veterinarian with 12 years of experience to focus on family responsibilities, her love of early music, and upkeep of a vintage house.
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How to Sew an Invisible ZipperThis easy method for inserting an almost undetectable zipper into a home sewn garment will produce a couture style finish for hand sewed clothes.
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How to Repair Holey Socks Without DarningPatch, repair, and rescue your favorite holey socks without darning and using minimal sewing skills. -
How to Hand Hem a Skirt the Easy WayStep by step directions for the home sewer on easy skirt hemming technique -
Digital Scrapbooking Software Review: Scrapbook Factory Deluxe Version 4.0Scrapbook Factory Deluxe Version 4.0 from Nova Development provides a good introduction to scrapbooking software with a few bugs and an affordable price. -
Baltimore's Senator Theatre Continues Christmas Benefit TraditionThe new owners of Baltimore's vintage 1939 movie theater, the Senator, kept the holiday tradition alive by screening Frank Capra's classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" -
DIY Pompons, Tassels, and Easy Knit Hat EmbellishmentsEasy do it yourself ways to make pompons and tassels to decorate and embellish a basic knitted hat with matching or contrasting yarn. -
Easy Free Pattern for a Child's Knitted HatAn easy, free pattern for a basic child's knitted hat suitable for beginning knitters. -
How to Make Your Own Dance CardsMake your own dance cards for a formal dance party, prom, or homecoming. Revive a dance tradition and avoid double-booking that quickstep or other favorite dance. -
My Miracle 15 Pound Quick Weight LossI lost 15 pounds in 8 weeks in a weight loss challenge, increased my energy, and rediscovered my love for good food.
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How to Decorate a Traditional Swedish Christmas TreeBring the spirit of Sweden to your holiday celebration with the essential ornament picks for a traditionally decorated Scandinavian Christmas tree. God Jul! -
Free Sewing Pattern for a Victorian Silk Christmas StockingEasy sewing directions for a Victorian-style Christmas stocking. Use a wedding dress fragment or other favorite fabric for a unique heirloom. -
Make Your Own Scrapbook Medieval-Renaissance Illuminated Christmas CardsMake your own Medieval-Renaissance inspired Christmas cards with hand-illuminated greeting for a unique holiday touch. -
Make Your Own Woven Swedish Christmas Heart Basket OrnamentsMaking Swedish woven heart basket ornaments is a family Christmas tradition. This do it yourself Scandinavian craft looks wonderful in any holiday display. -
Avoiding Live Animals: Alternative Christmas Gifts for Would Be Pet OwnersCreative Christmas gift ideas for animal and pet lovers that avoid the problems and hassles of a real live animal. -
Keep Your Dog Safe from Winter Toxins and PoisoningCommon wintertime items such as antifreeze, chocolate, holiday plants and rock salt all have the potential to poison dogs. A few precautions will keep your pet safe at holiday time.
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Easy DIY Swedish Heart Baskets for Your Christmas TreeEasy to make Swedish Heart Baskets for your Scandinavian Style Christmas tree, a great craft for kids -
Make Your Own Felted Wool SlippersRecycle an old sweater into a pair of cute wool slippers by felting and sewing in this fun and easy craft project -
Green and Gold Botanical Thanksgiving Table DecorationsCreate a Thanksgiving tablescape in green and gold with centerpiece, botanical place cards and napkins. -
Best Baltimore Restaurants for Foodie FamiliesBest Baltimore restaurant choices for foodie families with children
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Sew Your Own Brocade Window Swag ValanceA simple pattern for a sew-your-own window valance, requiring no hardware and only basic sewing skills. -
Easy Sewing Pattern to Make Your Own Infinity ScarfQuick and easy pattern to sew your own infinity scarf, an easy to wear current trend you can customize.
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How to Carve a Halloween Pumpkin with Your Toddler or PreschoolerHave family Halloween fun carving and creating a pumpkin with your toddler or preschooler, and create memories to last a lifetime. -
Make Your Own Ice Lantern - A Frozen LuminariaEasy to make, do it yourself Ice Luminaria or Ice Lanterns will enhance winter holiday parties. -
For a Challenge and a Deal, Buy Your New Home in the FallBuying a new home in the fall offers great deals for those willing to put in a little work. -
Corn Refiners Association Petitions FDA for High-Fructose Corn Syrup Name ChangeWith the excuse that it will eliminate "consumer confusion" the Corn Refiners Association petitioned the FDA on September 14, 2010 to allow high fructose corn syrup to be called "Corn Sugar." -
Planning and Preparing for Your Fall MovePlanning around weather and autumn holidays is essential for an easy fall move to your new home. -
Sew Your Own Child's Knight or Squire Costume HoodSew it yourself boy's medieval style hood for Halloween, Renaissance Festival, or school play. Suggestions for variations for prince or Robin Hood, and tips on accessorizing. -
Make Your Own Julius Caesar Halloween CostumeCreate your own Julius Caesar costume, useful for Halloween, drama productions, toga party, or just for fun. Easy adaptations for Zeus, Apollo or any other favorite Greek or Roman god.
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Sew Your Own Women's Medieval Renaissance Overdress or GownSew a women's medieval-renaissance kirtle in an interpretation of the Lady's Gown from Jan van Eyck's "Arnolfini Wedding" of 1434. Great for Halloween or Renaissance Faire. -
The Folk Music Instrument Destination in MarylandFolk and world musicians shop at the House of Musical Traditions for its great service, knowledgeable staff and huge selection of instruments
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The Best Thai Restaurants in Baltimore, MarylandBest Thai restaurant choices in Baltimore, Maryland -
Make Your Own Lady's Juliet Cap for Renaissance Festival WearCreate your own Italian Renaissance-style Juliet Cap, trimmed with pearls, to add to your lady's garb costume wardrobe. Perfect wear for Halloween or a Renaissance Faire. -
Make a Child's Tunic for a Renaissance FestivalFor your young squire or child who would be Henry VIII, here are directions for a basic princely tunic that goes on easily. -
Make Your Own Henry VIII Tudor Renaissance HatDirections to sew your own easy Henry VIII-style floppy hat for Renaissance Festival or Halloween costume. -
Road Trip in 100-Degree Temperatures Tests Mom, Kids and CarIt seemed like a good idea to escape the Baltimore heat by going to Chicago. I picked the wrong car and the kids got roasted. -
Make Your Own Country-Style Floral Sunflower WreathAn easy to make do it yourself silk sunflower wreath for a charming country style front door decoration. -
Make Your Own Marbleized Taper CandlesSimple instructions to create your own marbleized tapers, an easy kids' craft perfect for gift giving. -
Fresh Blue and White Hydrangea Floral CenterpieceHow to prepare and display blue and white hydrangeas for an easy, fresh flower centerpiece. -
Crew Neck to Scoop Neck T-Shirt Neckline ConversionEasy directions to tailor and convert a crewneck T-shirt into a flattering scoop neck. -
Make Your Own Yoga Mat ToteSew a personalized custom yoga mat tote in your favorite fabrics, using basic sewing skills.
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Book Review: Fragile Beasts by Tawni O'DellFragile Beasts by Tawni O'Dell is a great summer read, with the interestingly flawed characters the reader has come to expect from this author. -
Worst Mistakes to Avoid when Doing LaundryLaundry is a messy business. Here are some ways to make it even messier. -
Romantic Victorian Style Bridesmaid's DressesA selection of ideas for Victorian-inspired gowns and accessories for your bridesmaids. -
How to Make Your Own Victorian Style Rose Wedding BoutonnieresDo it yourself romantic rose boutonnieres trimmed with lace, pearls, satin and beads for a Victorian wedding or other special occasion. -
Natural and Holistic Remedies for Stomach AcheFavorite natural, non-pharmaceutical remedies for stomachache and nausea. -
Most Romantic Restaurants in Baltimore, MarylandBest restaurants in Baltimore for a special date, anniversary, or romantic night out. -
Quaker Beliefs and PracticesInformation on the practices and early history of the Religious Society of Friends, also called Quakers.
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Best Consignment Shops for Women's Clothing in Baltimore, MarylandTop picks for womens' consignment shops in Baltimore, for the fashionable bargain-hunter. -
Best Wine Shops in Baltimore, MarylandShopping for wine in Baltimore, Maryland is easy whether you're on a budget or looking for a special vintage. Here are the top wine shops in Baltimore. -
Easy Chicken Curry in Yogurt SauceQuick and easy Curried Chicken, seasoned rice and chapattis to make a complete Indian meal at home. -
Top Trends of the Decade in U.S. Eating HabitsA look at recent changes and the good and the bad of current trends in eating habits in the United States -
Delicious, Healthy Do it Yourself Oatmeal FlavorsHomemade flavored oatmeal ideas for a great start to the day. -
Make Your Own Frugal New Year's Party CenterpiecesCreate your own decorative New Year's Eve centerpieces from materials around the house. -
English Country Dancing as Seen in Jane Austen MoviesAn overview of English Country dancing as seen in two versions of "Pride and Prejudice," and in "Becoming Jane." -
A Turkey HaikuHomage to the bird that could have been our national emblem, now inbred to the point of functional sterility. -
Fancy Pumpkin Pie VariationsIdeas for turning ordinary pumpkin pie into a feast for the eyes and mouth, including some no-bake options for store bought pies! -
How to Enjoy Having H1N1 Swine FluH1N1 "Swine" Flu is sweeping the country. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your sick days while you recover. -
Public Transportation in Washington, D.C.It's easy to travel car-free around D.C. Here is information on MARC, the D.C. Metrorail and Metrobuses. -
A Traditional English Christmas DinnerRecipes for preparing a traditional Christmas dinner from England, from Roast Beef to brandy butter for the Christmas Pudding. -
A Traditional Christmas Dinner from the United KingdomRecipes for a selection of traditional U.K. holiday dishes: Roast goose, winter vegetables, colcannon and shortbread. -
Holiday Gifts for Pilates LoversShop for the Pilates enthusiast on your Christmas list with ideas for every budget. -
Easy Hand Knitted Afghan Pattern for Beginning KnittersThis afghan is knitted in small squares in moss stitch, and then pieced together to create a patchwork effect, making it more beginner-friendly. -
Christmas Books for Preschoolers Make The Perfect GiftA family-tested selection of Christmas and holiday books to put under the tree for your 3, 4, or 5-year-old. -
Top Ten Medieval and Renaissance Christmas SongsPicks for the best Christmas-themed recordings of music before 1700. -
A Grounding Yoga Routine for Stressful TimesReduce stress, ground and center yourself with easy and accessible yoga poses. -
Bowel Movements of the Breastfed NewbornGet the poop on normal newborn bowel movement patterns for a breastfed baby. What to expect in the diaper the first few months. -
Halloween Haiku Contest: Pumpkin GlowA haiku capturing my vision of Halloween
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Make Your Own 1950s Style Retro Christmas CardsHave fun creating homemade Christmas cards with a retro 1950s feel. -
Homemade Cheap Thanksgiving CenterpiecesHave a frugal Thanksgiving by making your own inexpensive Thanksgiving centerpiece. These ideas are all $20 or less! -
Crossover Contra Dance: A Hot New Trend in the Contra Dance WorldTraditional contra dances done to techno, house, hip-hop and Beatles music are popping up everywhere! -
Inappropriate Urination as a Sign of Cat StressIf your cat is going outside the box, he or she may be stressed. Here are some ideas to help your cat and carpet. -
Make Your Own Homemade Chicago Style Deep Dish PizzaMake your own homemade Chicago style deep dish pizza with sausage and mushrooms, or your choice of toppings, from this easy recipe. -
Most Popular Women's Celebrity Hairstyles of the 1980'sIconic celebrity hairstyles of the 80's that we all copied. -
Top Five Vintage 1970s Out of Print Board GamesFive games introduced in the 1970s that capture the feel of the 70s or were landmarks in board game history. -
A Walking Movie Site Tour of Chicago's LoopA walking tour of Chicago's many downtown movie filming sites,from The Untouchables to Batman Begins. -
How to Make Your Own 5 X7 Pinhole CameraDirections to make your own functional pinhole camera for 5 x 7 inch photographic paper from easily found materials. -
Ten Modern Classic Children's Movies Every Girl Should SeeTen modern classic family and children's movies with strong, smart female characters. -
Detoxify and Loosen Your Back and Spine with the Seated Spinal Twist Yoga PoseLearn an intermediate level yoga asana that will improve spinal flexibility and may help to detoxify. -
Make Your Own Billy Mays Halloween CostumePut together your own Billy Mays costume this Halloween to honor the memory of the great TV pitch man. -
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters? Try Poseidon's Persuasion Instead!Sea monsters belong far more in Jane Austen's "Persuasion" than they do in "Sense and Sensibility". Here is an imagining of the revised plot, "Poseidon's Persuasion." -
Top 10 Girls Weekend Getaway Road Trip SongsTen great sing along songs for a girls only road trip. -
A World Record Attempt with Michael Jackson's "Thriller"Details of an upcoming attempt to break the world record for most people simultaneously doing a dance, to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." -
Top 5 Baby Air Travel NecessitiesFive must-haves for airplane travel with a small child. -
Make Your Own Classic Alice in Wonderland Halloween CostumeDetails on how to put together a classic Alice in Wonderland Halloween costume with suggested variations for any age. -
Which Wine with Tuscan Style Lamb? Brunello Di MontalcinoRoasted leg of lamb with Tuscan herbs and Brunello di Montalcino is a memorable spring or fall dinner, and a birthday tradition in our house. -
A Selection of Napa Valley Wines from My CellarA selection of standout wines from a tasting trip to Napa Valley in August 2009. -
Top Five Young Children's Books for HalloweenFive family favorite books for fall and Halloween suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. -
Tips for Preventing H1N1 Swine Flu in SchoolsBasic precautions parents, students and teachers can take to reduce the spread of H1N1 and other seasonal influenza viruses. -
Make Your Own Marie Antoinette Costume for HalloweenA frugal do-it-yourself adaptation of the Marie Antoinette look with no sewing skills required! -
Swedish Apple CakeTraditional apple cake recipe from my Scandinavian grandmother
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Fall Hiking with Children Around Baltimore, MarylandFavorite family-friendly hikes within an hour's drive of Baltimore. -
American Traditional Dancing for EverybodyEasy to learn, contra dancing is enjoyable, always done to great live music, and is a wonderful community tradition going back hundreds of years.
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Halloween PoemThe boredom and monotony of a school Halloween Poem assignment, while waiting to go trick-or-treating. -
Pick Your Own Apples Near Baltimore, MarylandA sampling of the many terrific Maryland orchards offering pick-your-own apples.
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Top Ten Romantic Hollywood On-Screen Movie Couples of All TimeThis reviewer's pick for couples that are realistic, memorable, and make their movies something special to watch.
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Fall Exercise and Fitness TipsFall is a great time of year for starting or tweaking your exercise program. Fun autumn activities can stimulate your brain and body, and cooler weather is enjoyable. By scheduling workouts and preparing, you can be in great shape as winter arrives.
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Ten Weight Loss Tips that Won't WorkTen weight loss strategies that don't work. None of them help with sustained weight loss, and others can even be dangerous!
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A Poem for National Dog DayA poem in celebration of National Dog Day. A year in the life of the dog. National Dog Day falls immediately after the dog days of summer.
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The Worst Funny Tent Camping EverA true story of a "not funny when it happened" camping trip when I was about 12. All you need to know about the evil tent, in a short humorous story.