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A Few Fourth of July Party Planning Tips

Holiday parties and picnics can be a lot of fun. They are even more relaxing when you’re organized and have a plan. There are a few little things you can do to help make things go smoothly. Start by preparing your yard if you intend to entertain outdoors. Cut the grass and if you intend to use a product to prevent pests, use it in advance. Then, begin setting up tables and chairs. You’ll be able to see if insects are drawn to the seating area. If so, and if you don’t really have another good spot, you might want … Continue reading →

Scrapbook Dangers

I suppose there are dangers involved with any hobby, though you wouldn’t think an innocent passion like scrapbooking would come with major risks. Then again, there are ways you can reduce endangering yourself while putting together a scrapbook layout. Case in point: Using proper tools. And by proper tools, I don’t mean using a dull razor blade to cut chipboard. It’s a mistake my neighbor made a few weeks ago while crafting a Mother’s Day page design. Using a die cut machine would have made more sense. Actually, using a sharp craft knife would have sufficed, but she thought she … Continue reading →

Rachael Ray’s Food Going to the Dogs

She’s already gone public admitting that she is more interested in raising “four-legged kids than ones with two legs” so I suppose it should come as no surprise that celebrity chef Rachael Ray is expanding her culinary empire to include gourmet dog food. The super cook turned TV talk show host just launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her beloved pet pit bull, Isaboo. The Food Network star is no stranger to designing meals for all types of eaters and she says she has no doubt that your pooch will gobble up … Continue reading →

Top Five Tips for Using Rubberized Shelf Liner

Do you use rubberized shelf liner? I love this stuff! You can grab a roll for a couple of bucks at any number of your favorite stores and comes in different textures and colors. It works great as shelf liner, but there is so much that you can do with it. Try some of these tips for using rubberized shelf liner: 1. Well, it’s called shelf liner for a reason, but most people simply use it to line shelves in cabinets or pantries. Some might even use it inside drawers, but why not use it to line the shelves in … Continue reading →

The Soundtrack of Our Lives

As Latter-day Saints, we have been told that “the song of the righteous is a prayer” unto God (D&C 25:12). The scriptures themselves are littered with songs – from the Song of Solomon and the Psalms in the Old Testament to ‘the psalm of Nephi’ which, though not a song, certainly sings to the soul. At the same time, many of us spend our lives surrounded with ‘regular’ music. Whether we listen to the radio in the car, or to tapes (does anyone still listen to those?) or CDs at home, or just sing along with our kids, music is … Continue reading →