Playing Canasta
Introduction
The game of Canasta is said to have originated in Montivideo, Uruguay, around 1940. From there it spread to Argentina, the USA and throughout the world. It was extremely fashionable in the 1950's, threatening for a while to displace Contract Bridge as the premier card game.
The rules were standardised in North America around 1950,...... >Read More
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Quilting: Basics for Beginners
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... >Read More
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Garden Projects for Kids
Gardener's tool box
This is a fun project that's easy enough for the kids to do. The projet is to make a gardener's toolbox from a standard mailbox. Decorate the mailbox any way you like, and fasten it to a fencepost near the garden.
A mailbox is the perfect size for a spare pair of gloves and a few hand tools.... >Read More
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7 Easy Creative Rituals: Spark your imagination
Creativity can still be child's play, even for grown-ups.
Creativity is a mysterious force that visits us with great ideas, new ways of seeing the world and the courage to do things differently. Revitalizing your creative talents will help you in the most unexpectedly wonderful ways: a new business idea, a renewed commitment to self-care, an appreciation...... >Read More
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The Moment of Discovery
Do you remember as a child when you graduated from the box of 8 crayon colors to the box of 48?
If you're like me, your memory probably doesn't go back that far. What I do recall is the new color possibilities seemed endless and I couldn't wait to try them all. Who knew red with just a touch of... >Read More
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Household Hints
Cleaning
To clean crystal, soak in water, vinegar and a little salt.
The interior of your microwave oven can be cleaned without scratching the finish by using a little baking soda on a wet cloth.
Clean sticky oil bottles with 1/2 cup (125 ml) vinegar, 1 Tbsp. (7 ml) soda and 1 cup (250 ml) hot water. Shake well.
To clean windows,...... >Read More
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Carefree Exteriors: Good-Looking, Time-Saving Products for your Home
What's behind the trend toward low-maintenance products for the home? Her Home went one-on-one with home buyers and builders to discover the perceptions and values behind the surge. The insights just might surprise you!
Most of the women Her Home talked to described maintenance as emotionally burdensome. Some felt guilty about not getting everything...... >Read More
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A Berry Nice Time of Year
Fall is that time of year when we begin to gather the... >more
How Much Sun Does Your Garden Need
How much sun does your garden really need?
Vegetables prefer a full day... >more
What Do You Fear?
