by Heather | Feb 12, 2009 | Blog, writing news
My friend Danyelle Ferguson and I are collaborating on a book currently titled, Missing: One Lost Sheep. I’m currently searching for stories of ways people helped you or people you know while they served missions, or how you or people you know helped support...
by Heather | Feb 10, 2009 | Blog, book review
Ever tried to convince your kids they needed to clean their rooms or something awful would happen? I’ve heard of everything from taking the offending toys and/or clothes and holding them for ransom (tried it myself–it didn’t work very well) to...
by Heather | Feb 10, 2009 | Blog, randomness
Anne Bradshaw is hosting a contest featuring musician Sara Lyn Baril. The prize is a copy of her debut CD of sacred music – Thy Healing Hands—Songs of Comfort and Peace, produced by Greg Hansen and distributed by Sounds of Zion. Pop over to Anne’s blog to...
by Heather | Feb 7, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Boston ferns are one of the older house plants around and have been popular since Victorian times. This relative of the sword fern, which grows naturally in Florida, add lush charm and beauty the the house unlike any other plant. There are several sizes available from...
by Heather | Feb 3, 2009 | Blog, writing
Well, Tristi’s challenge is over and the results are in: my word count for January is 14,430. It’s not what I would have liked, but with other distractions, I’m happy enough. I actually finished my book, though I need to rework the last couple of...
by Heather | Jan 30, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
A little while ago Ali asked about growing aloe. Aloe is one of the more useful plants, used to sooth burns as well as itches from stings of either insects or plants such as poison ivy. The gel inside the leaves has also been used to treat rashes, as well as in some...