Family Garden

Part Lovely Bones, part Dogs of Babel, a series of letters tell Angel's story in her own words. Now deceased, the irrepressible golden retriever had been rescued from a shelter at an advanced age and given a second lease on life by author Martin Levin and his caretaker, Paula Drost. Angel's letters about her life and adventures with Levin and Drost evidence their unconditional love for her and impart precious lessons about life she was able to learn along the way because of their intervention.

As Tina is ironing, she questions things and then her mind wonders with each item she irons. What ever happened to perma-press? Tina asks herself as she is ironing a linen pair of capris, and is having difficulty getting the wrinkles out. She goes through the history of fabrics, from perma-press, to wrinkle free, to natural fibers, to those that today need ironing, just when life should be simpler.

Aleen MacRae blames the lure of the sea for breaking apart her family and then her engagement. When her interest is caught by a man she sees both in person and in a dream, she resists - afraid to believe in her aunt’s prediction that her future is tied to the sea. Braden Williams is on the hunt for treasure buried centuries earlier by Rhode Island pirates. His search brings him to the property where Aleen lives. Collaboration on genealogy research draws them closer, and Braden steers her toward his true passion - sailing.

One of the most significant benefits of decluttering is reducing stress and anxiety. Clutter can be overwhelming, particularly for parents juggling multiple responsibilities. A tidy, organized space provides a sense of control and tranquility, enabling family members to feel more relaxed and at ease. This emotional clarity can lead to improved interactions among family members, as everyone is less likely to feel frustrated or distracted by the chaos surrounding them. By creating a serene home environment, families can cultivate a sense of calm that permeates their daily lives.

Classic Starts: The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen and unloved little girl-and everyone around her, too. When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious garden where no one has set foot in 10 years. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its secrets...and make it blossom once again.

The power grid could fail tomorrow. Are you ready to keep your family alive? This book contains the steps that took me from a clueless city dweller with zero survival skills to complete off-grid self-sufficiency in less than 18 months. The key? The "Off-Grid Mastery System" – combining wilderness skills, homesteading techniques, and crisis preparedness.

Dreaming of living a simpler, more enjoyable retirement but struggling to downsize? Then, this book is exactly what you need! Do you long to retire in a home that truly reflects your values and brings you joy, where you can focus on living a more intentional life? It's all about simplicity—though we know that's easier said than done. The reality is that downsizing can be an emotional rollercoaster. Who says letting go of years' worth of cherished belongings will be easy? That's exactly why this book is a must-have!

For nearly two decades, Lana Stenner and her family have been living their version of the simple life on their small Midwest farmstead—following God, chasing goats, and tending gardens. Join Lana as she shares heartwarming stories, hearty recipes, and some of the valuable lessons she’s learned in her homesteading journey. Though you may not be ready to pack up and move into a 120-year-old farmhouse like Lana, you can experience more grace and authenticity right where you are when you learn to seek beauty in your surroundings and work hand in hand with God.

Bunker Buddy is a simple, family-friendly guide to getting prepared and protected for times of crisis to come. In just eight short, easy-to-digest chapters, you'll get a solid overview of the main areas you need to master in order to ensure your survival and emergency preparedness in advance of any potential crisis or disaster.

Many of us hold on to things for all of the wrong reasons. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but we’re here to help! Learn some of the ways that society, family, the status quo, and our own self-esteem keep us hanging on to stuff that no longer serves us, could possibly serve someone else better, or is just simply weighing us down.

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul will encourage listeners to stay upbeat, because there's always a brighter way to look at life. This collection includess 31 Stories about family, courage, and how to listen.

A brilliant tale about making friends from the master storyteller To get revenge on her show-off cousin Geraldine, Millie tells her about the red-eyed ghost who lives in the garden shed…and scares herself silly!...

Albert starts a new school and soon learns about the headmaster’s new monstrous marble crusher machine… Sid Creedy decides to have fun with the new boy, Albert. The trusting Albert believes his outrageous stories until the tale of the Marble Crusher reaches the Head...

Lead from paint, dust, and soil in and around your home can be dangerous if not managed properly. The Environmental Protection Agency wants you to know: Children under 6 years old are most at risk for lead poisoning in your home, lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born, homes, schools, and child care facilities built before 1978 are likely to contain lead-based paint, even children who seem healthy may have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies, and much more.

Meticulous, funny, eccentric - Mary has always been mindful of the complex role she plays as a professor of history. Her lectures are carefully written out beforehand; her departmental loyalties ambiguous. She is so careful, in fact, that she began to see herself as flat, dull, and lifeless. The closing of Brandon College, the institution she'd spent more than fifteen years at, changes everything. Forced to find another position, Mary finds herself at an experimental college in rainy Oregon.

Would you like to understand the world from the mind and eyes of a child and a loving and experienced parent? Would you like to hear typical real-life dialogues between that parent and child? Would it help to understand the psychology of a child who is just stepping out into a new and awesome environment? This world is full of awe and wonder, but laced with challenges that may set your child back or help him or her move forward into a hope-filled, loving, and responsible future. This book contains the knowledge and tools you can use to aid your child on the way to success. It also has its moments of humor.

In Waste Knot: Creative Cooking Techniques for a Greener Family Kitchen, Monica Lynne Chase invites listeners to reimagine their kitchen as a space for sustainability and creativity. This book offers practical techniques to minimize food waste, repurpose leftovers, and make the most of every ingredient.

Would you love to have more fun with friends and family? Whether you want to (1) discover some of the best games of all time, (2) entertain yourself and others with inexpensive and exciting games, or (3) find healthy and fun ways of playing with friends and family, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know. From children's made-up play to high-stakes contests that demand the highest level of competitive prowess, games are a natural part of all cultures. In this audiobook you will discover an incredible variety of games to bring hours of joy into your life!

In diesem Buch entdeckst du die wunderbare Welt eines Hundes, der dir schnell ans Herz wachsen wird. Wenn du bereits einen Labrador an deiner Seite hast oder überlegst, einem dieser liebevollen Gefährten ein Zuhause zu geben, dann bist du hier genau richtig.

No Work Urban Front Yard Vegetable Gardening Simplified by Joyce Zborower is an easy-to-follow guide for building and planting a new organic gardening bed in the ground right over an old chemical bed, a grassy spot that's never been planted before, a rocky area, container gardening in pots, or in a raised garden bed so you won't have to bend over to harvest your goodies. And once the bed is ready and planted, any further work on your part is very minimal.