Tap Tap

I once wrote a poem about kitchen faucets . It was called Dripping, Tripping, Slipping. I had a lot of fun with it. When we started construction on our home, we had to think about faucets for the first time ever. One faucet is definitely not like another. We ended up with the ones that have a pull out shower head attachment – and we've actually used it.

Handmade With Care

I don't think I own a single piece of handcrafted jewelry , though I have bought plenty of pieces as gifts for my mother, sister and girlfriends. I like the fact that each piece is unique and special and the materials chosen are often very different from those used for regular jewelry. It's amazing how good a bracelet made of seeds can look with a little bit of care.

Mesothelioma Mystery

I first heard of mesothelioma some years ago and I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that someone thought they could make a lot of money by writing posts about it. I said good luck to them and left them to it, moving on to do other things with my own blog. Now here I am with this health related assignment. Ironic, isn't it?

Candle Story

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with candles . But she didn't realise that the flame could burn her. One day she held her fingers a bit too close to the flame and she burnt herself. Luckily her fairy godmother saved the day. Her fingers shrunk because she didn't listen to her mother. Then her fairy godmother waved her wand and put the girl's fingers back.

(This was written with my five year old)

Baby Labels

Would you buy personalized baby clothes ? There's something to be said for having your new baby's name plastered everywhere, but there's also the question of practicality. Babies grow fast, so you have to be prepared to get several sets of clothing. I never went the personalized route, but I can see how it might appeal to some. Have you ever done it?

Memory Talk

When I purchased my first PC, everyone was obsessed with ram . How much you had was a great indicator of how the PC would perform. Now, although that is still true, you don't hear as much talk about it. Maybe that's because PCs are so speedy now that it doesn't matter. The entry level has moved to way past the top spec back then. I have no idea what the RAM is on my laptop.

Weight Loss Pills

I have often flirted with the idea of weight loss pills , because I have tended to yo-yo. In fact, I have tried a number of detox diets that include pills and potions and they all work for a while. The trouble is that you have to change you eating habits to get the most from them, and that's the hard part.

Do You Need A Lawyer?

Legal specialities are always a mystery to me. One person could focus on property, another on tax and yet another could be a truck accident lawyer . Even though I love to debate, it's not a profession that's ever appealed to me. Perhaps it's the thought of having to make my case in front of all those people. What's your ideal job?

Patio Furniture

We could really do with some new patio furniture . After a long ago incident with some yacht paint that didn't work, our wooden furniture is peeling. It would be good to replace it with something that looks great and is comfy too. My favorite thing is a swing chair but it would also be great to get a dining table and some chairs so we could eat outside.

Mopping With Microfiber

I'm intrigued by the idea of a microfiber mop. I had a microfiber coat once and it repelled all the water, kept me warm and was very light. I wonder whether a microfiber mop soaks up lots of water without getting heavt. It would be interesting to find out, though too much interest might get me a job doing more housework.

Dealing With Foreclosure

Dealing with foreclosure isn't the easiest thing in the world, but more and more people are facing it with the recession and the credit crunch. Although it's the last thing you want, banks look to reduce their exposure to bad debts, even if they have insurance to cover these many times over. I hope I never have to face that situation.