Dot’s Reading Room: Now for something on the lighter side: Fruitcake
“The Magnificent History of the Maligned and Misunderstood Fruitcake,” by Jeffrey Miller, Associate Professor of Hospitality Management at Colorado State University, posted
Ask Aunt Laura’s 2021 DIY Gift Suggestions ~ The Full List Compiled for Easy Reference
Laura Bullock created a list of DIY gifts that appeared each weekday in December. On the chance you missed one, here's the
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 16 Tipping Suggestions
This (second) year of Covid may have disrupted services but I think we owe a big thanks to those who showed up
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 15 Wicked Awesome Last Minute Gifts
Suddenly you realize you're missing a gift for someone on your list or maybe you weren't able to find just the right
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 14 Gift of Family Time
Unplug and turn your undivided attention towards family and friends with one (or all) of these fun options!
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 13 The Gift of an Experience
The memories created by a gift of an experience will last a lifetime! It can be as simple as a picnic on
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 12 Giving the gift of learning
We are coming up on the second full year of the pandemic and many are still choosing - or need to -
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 11 DIY Glass Etching Gifts
Glass etching seems so intimidating but it is sooo easy! Today's idea is based around gifting etched beer and wine glasses -
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 10 Gifts that Every Driver will Thank You For!
Most all of us drive at one point or another and we often take for granted that everything in the vehicle just
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 9 Gift Kits and Subscriptions
Although wine, clothes and cooking are favorite subscription boxes, there are literally thousands of themes and topics to choose from - I
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 8 Gifts for Pets & Their Owners
Pets bring us such joy and unconditional love! Here are some gift ideas for them AND for the humans in their lives.
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 7 Gifts for Wherever You Call Home
Whether someone has just purchased a home, has lived there for years or is a renter, these fun (and practical) gift ideas
DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 6 Infusing Oils, Flavored Salts and Simple Syrups
We all see those pretty decanters of infused oils and simple syrups, or flavored salts in cute canisters that would be so
Ask Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 5 Unique places to shop
Are you buying gifts for someone who already seems to have everything or maybe you want to find something extra special for
Ask Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 4 Gifts that fit in a wine bag that aren’t wine
Giving wine to a host or hostess is often customary, but it doesn't have to be! Here are some gifts that will
Ask Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 3 Gifts for the Guys
Although these gifts can be given to both men and women, I think you will find they are appealing to the
Ask Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 2 Photo Gifts
If you are anything like me, your phone has gazillions of photos that are sitting in virtual albums, doing not much of
Dot’s Reading Room: Changes Coming to US Postal Service Board of Directors ~ Why it Matters
As the holidays draw ever nearer, the makeup of the US Postal Service Board of Directors takes on new importance to Bedford,
Ask Aunt Laura ~ DIY Gifting Ideas 2021 ~ # 1 Notes in a Jar
Some paper, something to write with, scissors and a jar are basically all that is needed to make what I think is
Ask Aunt Laura – Creative and thoughtful gift giving ideas
Think outside the box. Get creative. Impress with an extra special gift that you or the kids have made. How about gifting
Serving up Chilly for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here and unlike last year when most people had dinner hiding under the table, this year promises to at least
Ask Aunt Laura – Creating a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
In the spirit of thoughtful and creative gift-giving, I’m kicking off the season with this easy and inexpensive centerpiece to use on
Ask Aunt Laura – Extra Special Gift Ideas
After recently giving our home a thorough purging, I realized just how much ‘stuff’ I had and certainly didn’t need. Which got
Ask Aunt Laura – Cleaning your toilet brush
The toilet brush is a key component to cleaning the inside of the toilet—but what about all the germs and debris that
Cats Named Bob
We have a new cat in town, literally. There has been an increase in reports of a Bobcat being spotted in town.
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