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Put a Cork In It

The Wine Mom Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Throw your corks up to home décor this month because I’ve got a great idea for you. If you’re anything like me, you probably have tons of old corks lying around the house. (Back in the day it was beer bottle caps, but we’re a little more refined now.)
This nifty art project will give you [...]

Award Winning Wines Help Fund Breast Cancer Research and Treatments

The Wine Mom Monday, June 8, 2009

Within the first minute of speaking to Budge Brown, I knew he had a passion for breast cancer awareness. If you’ve never heard of Mr. Brown, maybe you have heard of his winery, Cleavage Creek. The winery was created with the intent of contributing significantly towards breast cancer research and awareness.
Breast cancer is a topic [...]

Weekly Tip

Stash with Trash: Repurpose all those Containers

Before tossing it into the recycling bin or trash can, take a moment to think about how you can repurpose a lot of your household trash. For example, a leftover egg carton can be used to organize a craft drawer, or separate tiny hair pieces. Let your kids paint it for more style. An empty diaper wipes container is perfect for storing plastic grocery bags in the car or nursery, or you can repurpose it as a storage box for crayons, toy parts or other craft supplies. Got a messy top drawer in your office? Glass baby food jars are perfect for storing paperclips, push pins and other small office supplies.