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Helpful Tips for Planning an RV Trip

Photo By Lucas Favre on Unsplash Setting off on an RV expedition is an exciting  pursuit. Yet, thorough preparation is paramount to guarantee a seamless and pleasurable trip. From choosing the ideal RV to charting your course, numerous factors demand attention. An integral consideration in RV travel is […]

The Invisible Risks of Public Wi-Fi: How to Stay Protected

Relaxing at a café you love or waiting for a flight seems like the perfect opportunity to catch up on work or do some online shopping. After all, such places increasingly offer free unlimited Wi-Fi. There’s always a price to pay, and those few minutes of careless browsing […]

Understanding Postpartum Body Changes: Dealing with Ankle Swelling

The journey of motherhood is filled with numerous emotional and physical transformations. Among the myriad of changes new mothers experience, postpartum body adjustments stand out, particularly the unexpected ones like ankle swelling. This condition, often overlooked in the sea of postpartum discussions, deserves attention for its impact on […]

Heading to Missouri Comic Con this Weekend

I’m a long way from Florida at the moment, up in Missouri to take my sister to her very first comic con. We are attending Missouri Comic Con, at the Springfield Expo Center this weekend, February 10 and 11. If you are wondering how I have a sister […]

Safe Travels: 8 Essential Tips for a Secure Journey Abroad

Bracing yourself for the adventure of international travel? It can be staggering, the thought of traveling abroad. Yet, the secret to a seamless trip lies in preparation—a meticulously curated travel checklist is your ally. Dive into this article and you’ll be greeted with a foolproof guide; a checklist […]

Are Food Expiration Dates Really Just a Suggestion?

I recently pulled a suspicious looking bottle of soy sauce out of my grandmother’s pantry and checked the expiration date. Sure enough, it expired in 2017 (it is now 2024). When I hesitated to use the inky liquid, so old it had left a darkened rim around the […]

The Case of the Mysterious Poo Gremlin

Sometimes I write about the total nonsense that happens on a daily basis, and today we have a mystery in the house. It all started with a little piece of poop on the rug. It was small, like cat poo size. We have a cat and a dog […]

5 Unusual Genres and Niche Markets for Cinema

Mainstream cinema keeps on streaming, but what about other flows in the world of moving pictures? Beyond the beaten path lies several alternatives to the static narratives of contemporary commercial film. Through them, moviegoers can experience a much-needed break from monotony and many breaths of fresh and sometimes […]

Trying to Catch Up After a Hospital Stay

I had an unplanned hospital stay last week, when I went to the ER with severe pain on Wednesday. I think it was Wednesday. All the days ran together after that in a blur of pain, drugs and awfulness. I was hurting so bad I couldn’t even get […]

Slave Leia Costume Pattern Part 1: The Gold Skirt Plates

I’ve made over a hundred Slave Leia costumes over the years that have ended up on TV, in a movie, lots of magazines and two documentaries. And now that I no longer make them for sale, I’m sharing my patterns and tutorials on how to make the iconic […]