I’m a fan of most things “old school.” Oftentimes, the old way of doing something is effective, simpler and cheaper — so why not embrace it? For example, during this time of pandemic when many of us are suffering from overuse of our eyes due to computer strain, or perhaps we are ...
You don’t have to be a tea drinker to enjoy the benefits of a tea party. Mothers and daughters, grandmothers and aunts, sisters and cousins -- who among them hasn’t enjoyed sitting around a gaily-decorated table for a spot of tea and bite-size eats? From the time we can take steps to ...
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As the world stays at home, a West Virginia tea company is encouraging people to show off their creativity for a chance to win prizes. The Larkin Tea Company in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is on the hunt for knitters to put their skills to the test by entering the ...
Antiques and Mother’s Day go together like bread and butter or pandemics and masks. Many antique enthusiasts were introduced to antiques and collecting by their mother or grandmother. At least that’s my experience. My mother taught me everything about art, antiques and historic ...
MARTINS FERRY — People around the world are trying to stay safe and healthy during this coronavirus pandemic as best they can, but for many abiding by stay-at-home orders is no easy task. For those who enjoy reading, running out of books because the public libraries are closed makes for ...
I don’t know about you, but my idea of a great vacation is to have the time to start and finish reading a couple of books that have been gathering dust on my bookshelf. These past few weeks have been anything but a vacation, however I found that making time for things that make me happy have helped with the stay-at-home guidelines. Next to reading a daily newspaper, books are some of the best friends a family could have. Books offer opportunities to take virtual adventures in a way that encourages us to use our imaginations. Writers can tease us with their literary descriptions of ...
