April 2010

Clearing out the Medicine Cabinet

I really miss the energy I had well into my 30s. I could drive that Baby Blazer that 40 minute commute to my corporate hell, come home and still have the energy to clean...

Driving my Cares Away

Yesterday, I had to complete yet another very unpleasant task at the bank. I’ve learned these past 18 months since Dale’s very unexpected lay-off from the good job from which we expected he would...

Books and Warm Weather

Congratulations, Roxanne! You’re the winner of Kathy Gruver’s, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet! Please email me at fivecoat@ozarkmountains.com by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 with your snail mail address to claim your prize! Thanks...

Natural Remedies at The Little House

I hope you all had a wonderful Earth Day! Today, I have Kathy Gruver, author of “The Alternative Medicine Cabinet,” sharing some insights about her book and alternative medicine! 1). Tell us a little...

Save for Earth Day

Earth Day is upon us and there’s nothing retailers love better than a holiday to offer some savings, right? As a writer, I receive press releases via email every day and the Earth Day...

Deck Gardening

Congratulations, Auntie Em! You’re the winner we drew for the OKA b. Shoes, made here in the U.S. partially from recycled materials! Go to the OKA b. shoesthatloveyou.com website, choose the style and send...

The Closet Rotation

“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush” – Doug Larson Well, we’re beyond slush here, but we might get a sandal full of spring rain! It’s that...

Dog Food Action Day

My friend and blogging colleague, Roxanne Hawn, declared today Dog Food Action Day,  a day to purchase a bag of dog food (or any pet food) and take it to your local food pantry,...