You’re on vacation or commuting to work, and realize that your book simply stinks. Instead of harping in hindsight…
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Tiny Ways to Feel a Lot of Joy
Abundant joy doesn’t come from big spending or exhausting work. It’s a truism that many of life’s best…
10 Fresh Looks, 1 Simple Step: Collection Roundup
There are the tacky collections – shot glasses, dried roses, license plates. If done right, though, collections ar…
Paper Chase
I love spending time with my mom’s book group, perusing Water for Elephants and other wonderful fiction I might ha…
Origami for the Earth
Fold 1,000 origami paper cranes, says an ancient Japanese legend, and the gods will grant your wish. A young girl named …
Sew Creative, Sew Green
Sewing has been one of the great pleasures of my life – it’s tactile, it’s satisfying, it offers any l…
Best Plants for an Indoor Topiary
For the gardener who enjoys pruning and snipping for relaxation, a bonsai-sized topiary can satisfy the urge to trim whe…