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Dig, Drop, Done – Think Spring Flowers is February

This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love the gorgeous flowers and their wonderful springtime colors? It’s only February midlife woman, have you lost your mind? DigDropDone.com ignited the spring garden planning idea for me. The onset of February truly is time to begin planning that spring garden. I found the information about bulbs to be fascinating and more importantly, quite doable with little more than planning and water. A flower bulb is a marvelous self-contained bundle that transforms into a brilliant, colorful bloom. Within the bulb is practically everything the flower needs to grow and bloom! In laywoman terms, a bulb contains baby flower bud, leaves, roots, stem and food supply. Place it in the ground at the right season, offer up a liberal amount of water as required, and tah da beautiful flowers soon follow! Dig, Drop, Done provides all the information you need to grow breathtaking...

Carving Out “You Time”

Every year, you find yourself saying that you want to do more things that make you happy. But, instead, you spend your days working, catering to the needs of others, running errands, paying bills, filing taxes and completing all of life’s endless obligations. There will always, always be tasks to finish. Putting them off for just a bit won’t hurt. They’ll still be there when you get back. Check out these simple ways to indulge yourself for free, or even cheap, and enjoy a little ‘you’ time more often. Movie Marathons or a Television Series Snuggling underneath a blanket with a bag of popcorn, a few chocolates and your cat or dog, turning on a movie and staying put for a few hours is one of life’s simple pleasures. Do your best to block off one Saturday afternoon a month to spend reconnecting with your favorite movies, watching new ones, or going through a television series on Netflix...

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or so the saying goes at least. Luckily for all of us, the same doesn’t apply to humans. There are plenty of new experiences out there which suit beginners of all ages and you’re never too old to tackle a new hobby, pastime, sport of skill. If you’re hurtling towards retirement age and fretting about the threat of boredom once you stop working then do not fear, there are plenty of new things you can try to fill your spare time. Even if you’re not lucky enough to be giving up work, but want to take up a new hobby to revitalise you on your days off then there are plenty of exciting and challenging things to have a go at, regardless of your age. Lessons or one-off taster sessions offer a great way to try your hand at something you’ve always dreamed of, or sample a new hobby to see...

Make Scrapbooking a less Expensive Hobby

Scrapbooking has become a multi-billion dollar industry and is becoming a more and more popular hobby as the years go on. Scrapbooking has even been called, by some, the new quilting bee craft. Because scrapbooking is becoming so popular, everyone wants a piece of the pie. There are more craft stores, websites, businesses, and specialty stores focusing on making scrapbooking supplies and making those supplies pretty expensive. If you want all the whistles and bells then scrapbooking is expensive. So how can you make a nice scrapbook while still maintaining a budget? How can you have pretty decorations and stickers for your pages when they are so expensive? It is not like going through the futures trading secrets course, all you have to do is follow some tips. Here are some tips on how you can make scrapbooking a less expensive hobby: Make your own stickers. Making your own stickers is less expensive and you can customize your stickers...

The experts say children mimic their parents. It is true. Our children are watching closely, taking in our actions, thoughts, and opinions. What does parenting have to do with Canon, you ask. It’s a bit of a long story but I think you’ll like it It all started when I found a camera bag on a deserted country back road. Inside were a Minolta 35mm, two lenses, and a few colored filters. No ID, no houses or even cars around, it was mine and all it took to get me rolling! Being interested in shooting cool pictures, I started by experimenting with all of the settings. My favorite subject was my oldest and only son, at the time. Thinking back, what a trip it was to focus with that dinosaur. It seemed like a hundred setting changes and then “Oh Crap” I missed the shot! This was a rather costly way to learn about photography, libraries books are free,...

Are you an outdoor woman? SHE Outdoor Apparel, a Texas-based company, designs and produces high quality womens outdoor clothing in safari, upland, camouflage, shooting, adventure, and lifestyle collections. New in 2010, SHE offers a woman the Adventure collection. This collection includes eight new functional and fun casual wear pieces just right for boating, fishing, traveling, or simply hanging out around town. She apparel can be found at a whole host of sporting good stores across the nation, including Bass Pro shops and Mosquito Creek Outdoors, to name a few. In April 2010, Nikon introduced its first binocular, carrying bag and strap designed from the ground up specifically for the outdoor woman. Nikon collaborated with SHE Outdoor Apparel on this venture, a smart choice indeed! This All terrain binocular set comes with a leather binocular strap and multifunctional shoulder bag. The bag has numerous pockets and a built in optical case, making it perfect for travel and day trips. The...

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Dig, Drop, Done – Think Spring Flowers is February

Carving Out “You Time”

3 Hobbies You’re not too Old to Learn

Make Scrapbooking a less Expensive Hobby

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SHE Outdoor Apparel Review

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