Living in Banbury gives me so many fab opportunities for staycation days right on my doorstep. I have joked for years that the tagline for Banbury should be ‘Banbury, you can get there from here.’ And since we’re on a long weekend, it felt like a perfect time to share again why I...
some hunting to find the original incandescent light bulbs, but they are out there. You might have to order but it’s a good feeling to have them. We even have incandescent Christmas lights for the roof. Below is some information that I found available to other readers regarding toxic ...
If you're like the holiday shoppers captured by a 2021 RetailMeNot survey, toys are near the top of your shopping list -- and deals are at the very, very top. We've searched for, and found, the best last-minute deals on some of the top-selling toys this Christmas -- hot-ticket ...
My Mom and I, who locked horns often, usually focused on music and old movies—and TCMlooms large in my memories of her. Hours and days and years of sitting on the sofa next to her, the glow of the black and white as soft and soothing as Christmas lights. And when her sister Ruth...
It is a good idea to buy a cheap green laser pointer or a tiny UV light to bring with you to this mine. UV lights used to be expensive, but the prices have dramatically come down. Look at this great deal on Amazon for some pocket UV LED flashlights. This would be a great thing ...
Over the years, I’ve always loved travelling, something about new places, people, food, ideas, things, languages, etc has always drawn me to want to explore every single area of earth where people live and exist. As I’ve gotten older, I came to realize that the memories I created du...
You owe it to yourself to give them a try. I know wine tasting in person is truly a great experience, but the next best thing is having them sent directly to you. You know the saying “surprise me” this is like Christmas gift every month when your wines arrive!! That is what you...
If you take a school bus on your way home or to school, remember to fasten your seatbelt and not to walk around when the bus is moving. If you walk to school or go by bike, follow traffic rules. Wait for the green traffic lights, and look left and right for cars before you cross...
He decided to give his children a special gift. “Come here, children!” János called when he got home. “Today is Christmas. No more work tonight! Let me teach you a nice song.” The children cheered loudly, almost turning the house upside down!
Years ago I went to teach in an urban school in order to join black people in their quest for equality. I was naïve, unaware of my ignorance, and totally conscious of race. What I learned was to question: why always in black and white? Please look for