Fall is that time of year when we begin to gather the shucks and pumpkins from the fields, even if it’s only to decorate the lamppost at the end of the driveway. We are not the only ones bringing in the harvest; Mother Nature has done a good job of stocking the pantry for her little progeny, and we can make use of this bounty to decorate our yards...

How much sun does your garden really need? Vegetables prefer a full day of sun, but if you live in a shady suburb you don't have to give up the idea of growing vegetables. Here are some minimum sunlight requirements: Fruiting vegetables - eight hours of sun. This includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and vine crops such as cucumbers, melons...

Prevent birds from crashing into your windows If you have a problem with birds crashing into your windows, try placing sun ornaments and other objects in the window to let them know they can't fly through. Avoid hanging plants in front of the window - this is just inviting trouble. If a bird has a mishap, place him in a well-ventilated box in...

A young girl sits on the floor beneath a large quilting frame. She listens to the voices of the women sitting at the frame - a diverse group of friends including her grandmother and her great aunt - as they talk and laugh and share their lives along with thread, needles and fabric. From her vantage point below the quilt, she watches the needles...

The wisest mind has something yet to learn. ~ George Santayana (1863 - 1952 Inspiring retirement hobby ideas from our readers! Flower pressing By Sandra Make greeting cards and pictures. It keeps you in touch with nature and it's creative and relaxing. I made quite a bit on the side too and have even written an ebook telling exactly how...

Times have certainly changed. Home cooking used to involve thawing meat, peeling and slicing vegetables and planning on the time it takes for everything to cook. These days - so many recent television commercials would have us believe - home cooking is as easy as pouring a bag of frozen “Pot Roast with Vegetables” into a frying pan to reheat....

Pray for understanding, guidance, help, wisdom and mercy. Try to understand about the fears, quirks and frustrations that beset the elderly. My mother had a strong faith in her Lord. Uplifters for elderly parents: hearing Bible read, singing praise songs and praying with them. \ Organizations can help: Cancer Societies, Life Abilities,...