Skip to contentLabradoodles can be one of the easiest dogs to train, provided you use the right methods! In this article we are going to show you how to get the most out of training your Labradoodle. We’ll look at what motivates them, and the pros and cons of Labradoodle personalities when it comes to training.The easiest dogs to train come from working backgrounds. Hunting dogs like Labradors and Poodles need to be able to follow a string of commands, often given by whistle, over a long distance.They need to be able to stay focussed on their handler, and have a natural inclination to make...…Skip to contentLabradoodles can be one of the easiest dogs to train, provided you use the right methods! In this article we are going to show you how to get the most out of training your Labradoodle. We’ll look at what motivates them, and the pros and cons of Labradoodle personalities when it comes to training.The easiest dogs to train come from working backgrounds. Hunting dogs like Labradors and Poodles need to be able to follow a string of commands, often given by whistle, over a long distance.They need to be able to stay focussed on their handler, and have a natural inclination to make...WW…

Skip to contentEnjoying RetirementRetirement LifePersonal FinanceRetirement LifeSaving for retirement has never been easier through employer-sponsored retirement plans, AKA 401k loans.Contributions are automatically taken from your monthly paycheck, and some companies even give a matching contribution to encourage participation among their employees.And even though this money is meant for retirement, and there are penalties for taking out the money, most companies will allow their employees to borrow from their accounts. Typically up to $50,000 can be borrowed, and it must be repaid.When...…Skip to contentEnjoying RetirementRetirement LifePersonal FinanceRetirement LifeSaving for retirement has never been easier through employer-sponsored retirement plans, AKA 401k loans.Contributions are automatically taken from your monthly paycheck, and some companies even give a matching contribution to encourage participation among their employees.And even though this money is meant for retirement, and there are penalties for taking out the money, most companies will allow their employees to borrow from their accounts. Typically up to $50,000 can be borrowed, and it must be repaid.When...WW…

×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!When I needed Christmas cards this year, I decided to make them based on my previous Amsterdam canal houses designs. So these are based on those incredibly interesting houses along the canals in Amsterdam. And I am so happy with how the Amsterdam House Christmas cards turned out.If you want to read the fascinating history of the Amsterdam canal houses, you can read more here.And if you would like to see the other paper houses made with these shapes, check out these versions:This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click...…×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!When I needed Christmas cards this year, I decided to make them based on my previous Amsterdam canal houses designs. So these are based on those incredibly interesting houses along the canals in Amsterdam. And I am so happy with how the Amsterdam House Christmas cards turned out.If you want to read the fascinating history of the Amsterdam canal houses, you can read more here.And if you would like to see the other paper houses made with these shapes, check out these versions:This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click...WW…

×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!This delightful little Gothic Halloween house gift box can hold candy or treats. It's another fun paper craft project for Halloween that you can make quickly. But remember you can always change the colors to make it suitable for another season.This is the third house in my series of candy boxes or gift boxes. I call it a Gothic Halloween house because of the exaggerated angle of the roof.Here's a link to the first candy box. And here is a link to the second version of the candy box. What I like best is the roof shingles. There are a several...…×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!This delightful little Gothic Halloween house gift box can hold candy or treats. It's another fun paper craft project for Halloween that you can make quickly. But remember you can always change the colors to make it suitable for another season.This is the third house in my series of candy boxes or gift boxes. I call it a Gothic Halloween house because of the exaggerated angle of the roof.Here's a link to the first candy box. And here is a link to the second version of the candy box. What I like best is the roof shingles. There are a several...WW…

×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!This fun Christmas wreath is made with the 12 Christmas houses from the 12 Houses for Christmas challenge. It's a great set of patterns for learning how to make Putz Houses.What is a Putz house? The name for Putz houses evolved from the German word "putzen" which means to clean or to decorate. And the name was acquired by little houses that were placed around the nativity scene for Christmas decorations in the early 1900s. Yes, these adorable little houses have been around for about 100 years. Designs and materials have varied dramatically...…×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!This fun Christmas wreath is made with the 12 Christmas houses from the 12 Houses for Christmas challenge. It's a great set of patterns for learning how to make Putz Houses.What is a Putz house? The name for Putz houses evolved from the German word "putzen" which means to clean or to decorate. And the name was acquired by little houses that were placed around the nativity scene for Christmas decorations in the early 1900s. Yes, these adorable little houses have been around for about 100 years. Designs and materials have varied dramatically...WW…

×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!Once you have completed your miniature cardboard house, you need to make a good solid cardboard base that supports the house well and allows you a good way to add light to the windows. Since I want to be able to add lots of embellishments around the house and be able to vary it for different seasons, I made the base pretty big. It's about 9.5 inches wide x 7 inches deep. That gives me room to add lots of bottle brush trees and probably a stone wall later on.You can find this free pattern for this house and many more in my Paper Glitter Glue...…×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!Once you have completed your miniature cardboard house, you need to make a good solid cardboard base that supports the house well and allows you a good way to add light to the windows. Since I want to be able to add lots of embellishments around the house and be able to vary it for different seasons, I made the base pretty big. It's about 9.5 inches wide x 7 inches deep. That gives me room to add lots of bottle brush trees and probably a stone wall later on.You can find this free pattern for this house and many more in my Paper Glitter Glue...WW…

×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!Do you know someone who loves castles or princesses or knights and dragons, then this Easy Castle Pop-Up card is perfect for them.You can make it easily with your Cricut or other cutting machine. Or by hand if you are so inclined. The pop-up mechanism is simple enough that you could use it with cutting dies or other cut outs.This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.Table of ContentsDownload the free pattern from the Paper Glitter Glue library.Cut out the pattern pieces for the...…×Be sure to Pin to your Favorite Pinterest Board!Do you know someone who loves castles or princesses or knights and dragons, then this Easy Castle Pop-Up card is perfect for them.You can make it easily with your Cricut or other cutting machine. Or by hand if you are so inclined. The pop-up mechanism is simple enough that you could use it with cutting dies or other cut outs.This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.Table of ContentsDownload the free pattern from the Paper Glitter Glue library.Cut out the pattern pieces for the...WW…

Skip to contentNatural aging is something we all go through, but instead of applying all these concoctions and chemicals that are sweeping through the market, we would recommend you ditch that wrinkle cream and try something natural and simple, that you could do from the comfort of your own kitchen!Before diving into the good stuff that this article covers–that is, the top 10 skincare recommended remedies that can easily be done at home–it will put one’s mind at ease by highlighting common problems faced while undergoing the process of aging.ContentsAging tends to occur in different ways...…Skip to contentNatural aging is something we all go through, but instead of applying all these concoctions and chemicals that are sweeping through the market, we would recommend you ditch that wrinkle cream and try something natural and simple, that you could do from the comfort of your own kitchen!Before diving into the good stuff that this article covers–that is, the top 10 skincare recommended remedies that can easily be done at home–it will put one’s mind at ease by highlighting common problems faced while undergoing the process of aging.ContentsAging tends to occur in different ways...WW…

Skip to contentThere are about 60 oils that are commonly used to stimulate hair growth and stop hair thinning. Finding the best oils for hair growth solutions for you can be a challenge and trial-and-error process.Many of these, such as almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil, can be found listed as ingredients on hair growth formula labels. They are the most common as they are in plentiful supply.Less expensive oils with antimicrobial properties that cleanse the scalp and treat hair loss, such as clary sage oil, cedarwood oil, and lavender oil, are also often listed on the...…Skip to contentThere are about 60 oils that are commonly used to stimulate hair growth and stop hair thinning. Finding the best oils for hair growth solutions for you can be a challenge and trial-and-error process.Many of these, such as almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil, can be found listed as ingredients on hair growth formula labels. They are the most common as they are in plentiful supply.Less expensive oils with antimicrobial properties that cleanse the scalp and treat hair loss, such as clary sage oil, cedarwood oil, and lavender oil, are also often listed on the...WW…

Skip to contentJump to RecipePrint Recipe Disclaimer: This post is intended for informational purposes only. I’m not a qualified practitioner and I’m not encouraging anyone else to implement this. This is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified medical practitioner if you have any health or medical concerns and before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle or treatment plan. This post contains affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you I will earn commission if you click on a link and make a purchase. As an Amazon...…Skip to contentJump to RecipePrint Recipe Disclaimer: This post is intended for informational purposes only. I’m not a qualified practitioner and I’m not encouraging anyone else to implement this. This is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified medical practitioner if you have any health or medical concerns and before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle or treatment plan. This post contains affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you I will earn commission if you click on a link and make a purchase. As an Amazon...WW…