One of my favorite books to read as a child was The Lord of the Rings. The book was so rich and detailed, with all these amazing characters. My other favorite was Sir Nigel by Sir Authur Conan Doyle. What were your f...
I love reading in bed before going to sleep. There is no better way to fall asleep than with a really good book. And, this always ensures sweet dreams.
My preference is for casual country style home decorating as it's very reminiscent of the style my mother used for her home and brings back many fond memories of growing up. I love natural wood textures in my home, even...
I've been a long time fan of Plaid Craft and Acrylic Paint for home decorating and crafting projects and always use this brand when decorating for Easter or Christmas. The colors are vibrant and true and always provide ...
When my daughter was born, I crocheted lots of baby items including baby blankets and booties and sweaters. Also, I have crocheted Barbie doll dresses; ornate flowers for decorative accessories, such as on bows and also ...
What's the most money you have ever spent on a party, such as for a birthday or Christmas celebration?
When cooking, I love using lots of chopped or diced oninos. They go well with hamburgers, tacos or any beef based meal as well as bean and rich vegetarian dishes too. My other favorite vegetables to use in my cooking i...
I'm a Chips-ahoy man and have always enjoyed this type of cookies. Everyday, I have a few of these with lunch and it gives me energy and satisfies the sweet tooth.
I love hamburgers! This is always a delicious and easy meal time option, whether for lunch or dinner and takes just minutes to prepare. I like home cooked burgers more than fast food variety and always have my burger w...
I love bakery whole wheat bread as it tastes fresher than store bought packaged bread. What's your favorite type of bread?
In the summer time, we make lemonade when doing an outdoor barbecue and serve at a picnic. What's your favorite summer time drinks?
I would like to get my cats covered by pet insurance to pay for the cost of veterinary visits. Would this be worthwhile and what type of medical issues would be covered?
I want to buy a gift for my mother and father's anniversary celebration. About how much is right to spend for this special occasion?
When we bought our new home a few months ago, my mom and dad threw a big house warming party. The event was held on the weekend and involved a big dinner for extended family who were visiting from out of town. The cele...
I am organizing an Easter Egg hunt for my three year old son and his nursery school friends and classmates. The event will be held at my grandmother's estate. There will be hunts for easter eggs; candy and snack goodie...
In my lifetime, I have attended 16 weddings, including my own. The weddings were mostly for siblings, friends and college classmates. On several occasions, I have been a bridesmaid. Do you attend many weddings?
I don't really bother to read traditional paper/hardback books anymore for learning as I did when I was in school. Now, I read blogs and ebooks/pdf's/whitepapers, online journals and wikis when I want to laern something...
I love to add salt and pepper and red pepper to almost everything on my plate. Do you like to use spices on your food?
Some years back, we had a dog and cat and they were always fighting. Though I have heard from friends this is not usually the situation. Do your dog and cat fight? And, what can be done to ensure pet harmony?
Whenever possible, I like to order directly from an online store and ship directly to the recipient. Most sites will take the time to wrap and include a gift card with personalized inscription for the person receiving t...
Wrapping gifts is a centuries old tradition, though cloth or silk was once used before paper became commonly available for the same purpose. Do you wrap your gifts? Do you have a Christmas wrapping party for your famil...
Whatever the occasion whether special or informal, I'm always sure to record. This helps me keep and share good memories with the rest of my family and circle of friends on Facebook and around the world.
Arts & Craft Festivals are a good place to show your work and make sales, especially with local fans and shops. Please take a moment to talk about the favorite arts and craft fairs/festivals in your area or list a...
What sort of things do you make your homemade jewellery out of? What materials do you think work best? and Which materials do you think don't work so good? Please do tell us below.. Thanks!
I have a pair of heels to match every outfit in my closet, rather than relying on one specific pair of shoes to fit every occasion. And, this works for me, though investing into so many shoes was very expensive. I take...
I like to buy an occasional card or gift for a friend or loved one, so I have a regular gift budget of $50 monthly. This allows me to buy items I have budgeted for without worrying about over spending. Some months, I do...
One of the best ways to get great deals is to shop after the season. For instance, many items are on sale the week after Christmas and that's a great time to get deals. You can even get deals on things like candy and c...
If you are married or in a committed relationship, will you celebrate your anniversary with a special dinner or gift for your partner? What would your plans for the evening be?
As much as I love wolves, I know it would not be possible to tame a wolf, even from a cub to be a domesticated animal. The natural instincts are too strong in the wild animal to ever be suitable for indoor or city livin...
I love my Guinea Pig. Her name is Althea. She's very sociable and loving and less maintenance than a cat.
During the spring time, I have patio tomato plants that give me lots of salad fixings. I like having tomato plants as they are very easy to care for and fit my limited space. Are you planning a vegetable garden for thi...
I have seen some really amazing Merino wool crochet thread available from sellers on Etsy. And, I was thinking maybe someone would offer a similar product, such as threads or other craft supplies on Listing Dock. Would...
When I was seven, my grandmother taught me how to do cross stitch and needlepoint and it was a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. Do you have any needlepoint type crafts which you do for a hobby?
Do you observe coworker birthdays, such as by giving gifts or attending parties? What type of gift is appropriate for a coworker?
Here's a really long forum thread on the Amazon forum where crafters can advertise their crafting/art blog or Facebook page. If you are a crafter and looking for national exposure for your work, please take a moment to ...
How are you currently showcasing your arts and crafts for sale? Are you offering the items on Listing Dock or Etsy or on your own blog? I had considered starting a blog of my craft items and featuring an indepth descri...
I love creating homemade gifts for holidays. These gifts are usually hand crafted. My favorite items to create are decoupage or crochet items. These things take so much time to complete and are a relaxing way to spend...
Before my daughter was born, I lived in a small apartment with a tabby cat and a pure bred cat. She was really awesome for the small space and not very active. But, my big tabby was always running around. Looking back...
My mother was a jewelry craftsperson, always stringing beads and jewelry. She tried to teach me how once but I could not get the knack of threading the beads. I do not know if it takes talent or skill to create jewelry...
I learned how to cook from my own mother, watching her bake and cook from the time I was three years old. My first real memory is sitting on the kitchen counter as she frosted a carrot cake. Maybe for that reason, I ha...
