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EH? PLUS Peek in the neighbor’s garden
Local gardeners are offering the garden-curious a chance to sneak a peek. The Longview Garden Clubs annual self-guided garden tour, A Peek at the Neighbors Spring Gardens, is 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets...
Posted on 6/19/13 at 12:00 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUS Technological Advances that Allow Seniors to Live at Home Longer
A recent AARP survey shows that over 90% of seniors wish to live in their home as they age, rather than living in assisted care facilities or nursing homes. This statistic is anything but earth shatte...
Posted on 6/17/13 at 7:15 AM
STAFF BLOG EVERYDAY GOURMET Chipotle Apple Butter Barbecue Ribs
If there is one day a year I think that is all about grilling, its definitely Fathers Day! What better way to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives than by pulling out the lawn chairs,...
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:42 AM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE I'm Not Lost, I'm Differently Positioned
If you haven't heard from me for awhile and you wonder where I've been, this is a good time to re-mention that I have changed my name from Middle Aged Plague to This Woman Writes. You can find, and f...
Posted on 6/12/13 at 8:04 PM
LIKE A FISH OUT OF FARGO Things I Tasted, Things I Made: From Lemon Cake To The Worst Beer Ever
Culinary school wrapped up a few weeks ago and I began working at a family-owned cafe and bakery. We're allowed to sip caffeinated beverages and nibble sweets as we please and so I find each day an ex...
Posted on 5/31/13 at 8:21 AM
ANN BAILEY: Too hot in summer, too cold in winter 
One of the things I like about our 101-year-old house is that it has character that you wouldn’t find in a modern home. Along with that character, though, there are some trade-offs.
By Ann Bailey , February 04, 2013
Deputy veterans affairs commissioner visits with task force
There’s currently no commitment to build a veterans home here, but there is a need for one. That was the assessment of Mike Gallucci, the deputy commissioner of veterans health care at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, at a Saturday morning meeting of the veterans home task force.
By John Hageman , February 03, 2013
DIY ombre nails
Ombre as a gradient color trend has been showing up in clothing, hair color and in nail art. This week, I stumbled upon an easy way to create the ombre effect with two colors. I tried it out, and was pleasantly surprised to see it isn’t as hard as I thought.
By Melinda Lavine , February 03, 2013
5 decorative uses for Mason jars
OK, I get it. Mason jars are awesome. They’re cute and vintage and rustic, and everyone loves them, especially everyone on Pinterest. I found five easy ways to add Mason jars to my décor.
By Meredith Holt , February 03, 2013
DIY dipped wooden spoons and cutting board
Dipped wooden spoons and cutting boards bring a touch of color and color blocking to the kitch-en.
By Anna G. Larson , January 27, 2013
Following steps can improve your chances of selling your house
According to sales associate Kari Myhre, one of the first and most important parts of staging a house is removing clutter. This can mean clearing off the kitchen counter, or removing or rearranging furniture so the home appears cleaner and more spacious.
By Sam Benshoof , January 20, 2013
Painting interior doors adds 'wow' to rooms
If you've got your decor looking just about right but want that extra "wow" factor, consider painting interior doors.
By Amy Lorentzen , January 13, 2013
Right at Home: Design your own chic, comfy bedding
You don't need to be a professional designer, or even much of a sewer, to create one-of-a-kind bedding that looks as nice as the stuff of dreams.
By Kim Cook , January 06, 2013
Holiday doldrums can spark kids' creativity
It's inevitable during the holiday season: Kids get bored. But the doldrums are just the thing for unleashing children's creativity. Give them a few ideas and supplies, and step out of the way.
By Jennifer Forker , January 06, 2013
Merry mantels: Christmas may be over, but you can still jazz up your fireplace with wintry decor
Maria Bosak painted deer antlers red and added a hefty dose of silver and teal glitter before resting them on her mantel. She decorated the entire mantel in less than 15 minutes.
By Anna G. Larson , December 30, 2012
Family dog is on the guest list for holiday dinner
The most prized holiday guests are those that eat with gusto, express their appreciation and lick their plates clean.
By Sue Manning , December 25, 2012
At home, beer’s on tap
Convenient at-home tap setups bring draught beer from the bar to the home
By Sam Benshoof , December 23, 2012
Yummy: Lunch sacks with DIY character
A desire to recycle, save money and add that personal, imaginative touch is what entices many crafty people to create what easily can be bought. This time of year, that includes crafting a lunch sack.
By Jennifer Forker , December 11, 2012
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I’m one of those weird people who love wrapping Christmas presents. I actually look forward to it. I can remember many pre-Christmas evenings spent by the fireplace in my parents’ house with my sisters, watching “White Christmas” and wrapping presents.
By Carrie S. Brusven , December 11, 2012
Tips for homemade holiday decorating from a mom
The holidays can be stressful, exciting, busy and expensive. As a mother of four, I’m always trying to come up with ways to decorate for less. I find making crafts with my children relieves some of that stress and allows us to spend time together.
By Jesslyn Canales , November 25, 2012
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