Gifty Yummies
1. Peppermint Bark Place 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate morsels (not quite a bag) in a bowl, and microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir with a rubber spatula. Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir again. Continue until melted. Pour the…
Winterize Your Skin
Have you ever wondered why your skin becomes so dry and flaky during the winter months? Dry skin results from lack of water in the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer. The epidermis is made up of proteins and lipids and…
Festival Light String
Create your own strand of party lights using recycled plastic bottles and the work of designer and businessman, Louis Comfort Tiffany, as inspiration. What you need: Cylindrical plastic bottles of any size and color Scissors or mat knife Permanent…
GiveRichmond.org
As individuals, we challenge ourselves to find the perfect gift for friends, loved ones, and associates. As citizens, many of us also wish to experience the true meaning of the season by helping others in need. This year, GiveRichmond.Org can…
Balancing Act
“You know, none of this stuff was even on my list,” I overheard my medium-sized daughter tell her older sister after the Christmas morning dust had settled. She sounded a little miffed. I don’t remember the year (eight maybe?)…
December 2011 Prying Publisher
Wouldn't You Like to Know? Every once in a while, I’ll find a local Richmonder we’d all like to know a bit more about. Same questions each time, from the Prying Publisher, and the answers are just for you. This…
Mouse In The House
She’s sniffing. And pacing. And pawing the corner where the carpet meets the wall. C’mon now, girl, what’s the matter? Uh-oh. I think I know. The dog always figures it out first. There’s trouble brewing within these walls, a crisis-in-the-making…
Teen Talk & Baby’s Bath
Q: My ninth-grade daughter has suddenly started locking her bedroom door almost all the time.Should I ask why? Tell her to stop? Please help. A: It sounds as though your teen is going through the normal developmental process of separation and…
Turkey Sidekicks
1. Perfect Mashed Potatoes Place 2 lbs unpeeled, Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).Drain and let cool slightly. Peel…
Fall Frame-Up
The fun starts with a nature walk to gather supplies. Then move the creativity inside, where kids create classic autumn artwork. What you need: Crayons Lightweight paper – thin works best School glue, glue stick or tape Leaves –…
