Mother’s Day is coming up and soon my kids and husband will be dropping hints about the occasion and starting to feel me out for my choice of present. You know, for so many years I used to come up with lame answers like, “I don’t need anything” or “Breakfast in bed” or even the perennially pathetic “I’d like a day off from the dishes.” And because I made it easy, that’s what I usually got – Nadda. Well as I’ve matured, a few things have finally come clear for me and this year I’m asking for a Japanese Flowering Cherry Bonsai tree. It’s part of a long term training program. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve only tried hot, mulled cider in your crock pot for the holidays, you may want to “punch” it up a bit with a Crock Pot Christmas Punch. Your guests will be singing your praises when they encounter the “pucker up” tangy flavor of the cranberry juice mixed with the incredible sweetness of the pineapple juice. This combination certainly delivers a wonderful surprise. I recommend keeping this punch nice and hot, and serving it right out of your crock pot. Dip good, sturdy mugs, not little dainty cups, right into the crock pot and put in a fresh cinnamon stick for stirring. Hearty and festive! Read the rest of this entry »
Lord of the Rings villain fans can now have a replica of the very sword said to have been used by one of Sauron’s most powerful minions – the Witchking. The Witchking led the nine ring wraiths who were tasked with nothing less than seeking the Ring. Sauron ordered one of Mordor’s evil sword smiths to forge the Witchking’s sword to aid the evil minion in his deeds himself. Read the rest of this entry »
There are many aspects of countertop water filters that can help save plenty of dollars in a month. The immediate saving starts when you stop purchasing plastic water bottles. Several water bottle companies that sell their product in convenient stores focus on flavor and odor. But once you install the filter with micron filter pads, you will not have to worry about microorganisms, cysts, bacteria or any other harmful contaminants that could affect your immune system. They also remove water-soluble heavy metals, such as, lead, mercury, copper and arsenic; this improves taste and order. Read the rest of this entry »
