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The iconic Ball Mason jar may be 125 this year, but its versatility makes it fresher than ever. The rounded-shoulder jars originally were produced for canning peaches and pickles. Now the glass mainstays found in most grocery stores are increasingly being used for homemade gifts during this economic recession. The jars, sold by the dozen for quart-size, cost less than $1apiece.
Why are some window boxes so beautiful while others are so blah? It’s all about design, according to Sonia Uyterhoeven, the gardener for public education at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.
JOB DESCRIPTION:Antique dealer and owner of Joanna Votilla, a store at 1715 W. 45th St., 816-753-7606 How would you describe your personal style?
Whether it’s burbling, splashing or trickling, there’s something mesmerizing about water in the garden. People find the sound of falling water relaxing — therapeutic, even. Garden stores and the Internet are well-stocked with preassembled fountains to which you just add water. Another option is to design your own.
I have a toilet that has a hairline crack in the bowl. There is no leaking that I’m aware of. But the crack is probably 15 inches long. Is this something to worry about?
“Jon & Kate Plus 8” is a major bummer now that the couple are splitting up after 10 years of marriage and the births of twins and sextuplets. But the June 22 episode on the TLC reality TV show included bright spots among the drama of the divorce announcement: colorful wooden playhouses for the kids.
Shopping to compare prices and check out new products is part of my reporting beat. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed the same leaflet floating around the front desks of independently owned stores in the area.
Peggy Hotz didn’t know when she started making and donating hats that she was being green. “When I set out to find a ministry, I didn’t realize that I would be recycling,” says Hotz, who lives in Lee’s Summit.
This year the Fourth of July also marks the start of the Tour de France. In keeping with America’s affection for the hot dog, we’re inviting you to join the Tour de Franks. Last year hundreds of you showcased your creativity in FYI’s “Dress a Dog” contest (edible, NOT pet). For your new passport to summer fun, we’re asking you to pack your suitcasing and travel a-brat.
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