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Welcome to a new Hometown Press column dedicated to all things crafty. Ideas for DIY (do-it-yourself) projects – from house renovations to children’s arts and crafts – seem to be everywhere. But why do so many people (young, old, guys, gals) choose DIY over buying a finished product from a store? I believe it’s the gratification felt...

This week’s recipe is so hearty, so belly-warming, just an all around “lift your spirits” side dish. I had a hankering for au gratin potatoes, but wanted a good homemade version, so, of course, I turned to my trusty recipe advocate, The Pioneer Woman! Honestly, I just randomly stumbled on her recipe when searching for...

Oh, well, good morning to you! Or afternoon? Evening? I’m not sure what time of day you read the paper, so hola! That wasn’t right either. You know what I mean. Do you all remember the See and Say toys? Charlie got one for her birthday, and I’m pretty sure the toy originated from a possibly...

Okay. Because I still suffer from acute momnesia – or maybe it’s more like chronic momnesia – yeah, that’s more like it. It just lingers, doesn’t it? Anyway, I forgot to do laundry all week so it piled up. And piled up. And PILED up. I’m happy to report that as of Monday, Sept. 22,...

As I mentioned last week. A new chef’s juice that you need to add to your roster of chef’s juices. Six words: Sweet Cream Caramel Apple Cider Steamers. Write it down. Memorize it. Make it over and over all throughout this wonderful autumn season. It will warm your cold empty mug as well as your soul. Hey,...