Lavender is an amazing plant with many medicinal and non-medicinal uses. One of the earliest uses of lavender was by the early Romans who used it for bathing due to its aromatic scent. In fact, lavender means “to wash” in Latin. Of course you enjoy the sweet smell of this plant, but may not have ...
There are affordable dates in Southern California giving a couple plenty of time to talk, dream, and hold hands. Go to out-of-the-way places or very public spots to enjoy one another without busting a budget. #1 Mulholland Drive and Mulholland Highway This is one of my favorite drives in the LA area and I’m fascinated ...
I will never forget the day my husband called me from the bank. I had about 5 seconds to make up my mind. The big question…”I just bumped into so and so and she wants to know of we would be interested in adopting a Golden Lab/Retriever Mix puppy?” Umm, OK sounds good. You see ...
When you’re heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras revelries, you’ll need to check in at a hotel that sits right on the parade route. Not only will this give you the perfect views of the parade, but you’re much more likely to get some freebies from the floats when you’re waving from your balcony ...
Even if you aren’t a fan of opera or classical music, unless you have been living as a jungle hermit hiding out in Tibet or some even more isolated place, you surely have heard quite a few catchy opera music before. Ever been curious about the origin of that hooky tune you hear that keeps ...
4.0 out of 5 stars V for Vendetta is a daring and imaginative view of Britain as a fascist state in the 2020s. The character V (Hugo Weaving) is thrillingly a Batman, Joker, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Shakespeare rolled into one. Other Movie Reviews from 2010 Archive: Action, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense Films The ...
Unless your dog is one of the hairless varieties, chances are here’s going to need regular grooming to maintain a clean and smooth coat. Even if you plan on taking your dog to a professional groomer for bathing and clipping, your dog still needs daily or weekly brushing to remove excess hair that can mar ...
Many states are taking part in a tax free weekend for 2012. Some have more than one per year to help boost sales and improve the state’s economy. The dates listed for this tax free holiday is for the month of August. Back-to-school shoppers eagerly take full advantage of the tax exempt holiday to get ...
The eccentric Kansas City A’s owner, Charlie Finley, decided Jim Hunter needed a nickname, so he concocted a fabrication about how “Catfish” Hunter used to fish for catfish as a boy growing up in North Carolina. The media swallowed the lie hook, line, and sinker, and Jim became Catfish Hunter forevermore, although back home he ...
When it comes to exterior decorations for your home, finding the right ones can be a difficult thing to balance. If you get too extravagant or excessive your home will appear gaudy and loud. Some nice accents your home can make a huge difference. Adding something simple like a trellis with climbing or flowering vines ...
