9th Annual Spring Thaw Model Show

Christmas decorations and gifts don’t have to be expensive. Learn how to create a Christmas handprint wreath using a hardwood dowel and a few other inexpensive materials.

There are so many possibilities for DCC lighting within your layout. Since there are so many choices there are some that are better than others, and everyone has their opinion on which is best. I don’t want to take sides, but I will pass on some comments and observation made to me on the subject. You’ll then be able to draw your own conclusions as to what’s best based on your skills and your model train layout. Read more.

I have caught the ‘newborning fever’, myself, and am excited about it! It’s as though a whole new creative world has been opened up to me these past few months. I have always enjoyed the arts, mind you. Sketching happy, smiling, children has been a lovely past time, but, the art of newborning is another lovely way to quench one’s artistic thirst.

Jewelry is a great way to express your personality. It is even better if you can make your own jewelry. You can choose from thousands of beads of different colors, material, size and style. Read on to find out more.

Cross stitch is one of today’s most popular craft hobbies. But how to start a cross stitch for beginners? Here are some tips & techniques on how to cross stitch.

Using bird feeder poles you can now experience the pleasure of bird watching and listening to songbirds in your yard or garden when you don’t have trees to hang your bird feeders from. They can also provide good squirrel protection for the seed in the feeder.

If you are one who simply loves vintage toys, then it would be best to start a toy collection that is focused in antique and vintage toys. Completing and maintaining a vintage toy collection is not a very easy job to do. Even getting started with the whole process can be really tricky. However, if you know about the basic principles and ideas that govern toy collecting, you will surely get your way around it easily.

Being separated from your family while they serve our country can be a challenge. Creating a memory album for the absent parent on military duty is a good way to keep them in the loop about what is going on at home.

When it comes to collecting 1960s vinyl records there is a wealth of choice. After all, the period started with the likes of Anthony Newley topping the charts and ended with the likes of the Rolling Stones, soul, reggae and progressive rock and all kinds of pop and rock music in between. The first question to ask is where to start, what bands, what artists will be most collectable.

Did you know we all spend almost 30 % of our lives in your bed asleep – without an adequate nights rest most people function at a completely suboptimal internal setting. Read on to find out more about how you can increase the effectiveness of your nightly sleep.