BearatHome | February 25, 2008
I was recently reminded of the old The Franklin D. Roosevelt adage while watching an episode of “Wonderfalls.” At one point the main character, Jaye is questioning her once heavy neighbor, “Fat Pat.”
“I’m Fat Pat. That’s who’ll I will always be. I tried to turn off my “fatdar”, but I can’t. Every [...]
BearatHome | February 20, 2008
The other day, I was working late on a project and my dog came in and dropped his ball in my lap. "Not now, buddy – I’m working,” I said pushing him away. A few moments later he tried again. This time I looked up and saw a wagging tail begging for my attention. Hey, [...]
Bear at Home | February 15, 2008
Our rustic bedding collections feature ensembles made from the finest fabrics available. They are a perfect compliment to any rustic decor – whether it’s your cabin, log home or lodge. Our collection includes Bear Boogie by Denali, Pearl Bear, Wooded River, Bear Mountain and [...]
BearatHome | February 15, 2008
Many of us consider the success of Valentine’s Day to be dependent upon having a significant other. And while that is the obvious intent of the greeting card companies – maybe we need to start a little closer to home. Maybe, we need to check in with our feelings about numero uno.
You are unique and [...]
BearatHome | February 14, 2008
This Valentine’s Day take care of your heart …
Did you know . . . More women than men have died of heart disease every year in the U.S. since 1984. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. One woman dies every minute of heart disease, nearly half a million women each year. [...]
BearatHome | February 13, 2008
Ugh, with Valentine’s Day looming and all your coupled friends planning sweet nothings, are you feeling a little bitter? C’mon – admit it – just a tad?
Good, now relish it. I’m not suggesting wallow in it, but once a year (how about the Day before V-Day?) just let it all out. Think of all the [...]
BearatHome | February 12, 2008
I grew up in the North East. By mid-February, memories of the first snow fall have faded and all we were left with was brown slush. This is the time of year; we’d begin yearning for spring the urge to return to the garden. Crocuses and tulips bravely pushing their heads out of the frost [...]
BearatHome | February 10, 2008
This planter is manufactured using a technique called Dry-Casting. This method has been around for centuries and has proven itself to be a durable, attractive and high quality alternative to other materials (such as terra-cotta, plastic, clay, fiberglass or concrete). The nature of our stone has a number of advantages, it has the appearance of [...]
BearatHome | February 7, 2008
Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on February 7th and ends on the full moon 15 days later. This is a very superstitious time of the year. Many believe that whatever you do on the first day of the year will dictate the year’s fortune.
In other traditions, by this time in the year, [...]
BearatHome | February 5, 2008
Fat Tuesday is Mardi Gras, the festival New Orleans, Louisiana, is famous for. "Gras" is French for fat and "Mardi" is French for Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday always occurs on the day before Ash Wednesday. The parties and parades will continue until Lent begins at the stroke of midnight on [...]