A day at the beach

BearatHome | April 28, 2008

This past weekend I was in Tahoe. The dog and I wandered off the beaten path in search of a quiet spot for him to roam untethered, when we stumbled upon a nude beach. If you haven’t been to a nude beach lately, it is an interesting exercise in body acceptance.
It takes a lot [...]

Remember mom

BearatHome | April 27, 2008

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 11, 2008

 
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The things we do for love . . .

BearatHome | April 24, 2008

The other day, I went into the boyfriend’s medicine cabinet for a Q-Tip. 
How was I to know what lurked inside?  What I saw would fill my nightmares for weeks . . .

A toothbrush, toothpaste, a razor, shaving cream and a hair brush.

How could that be?  [...]

Earth Day

BearatHome | April 17, 2008

Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment.
Global observance originated by Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in, and since January 1970 also called Earth Day, is celebrated in many countries each year on April 22.
History of Earth Day – Learn all about how Earth Day was started
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Rustic Candles

Bear at Home | April 15, 2008

Bring the rich hues and wide-ranging textures found in nature into your home! Everything from Big Sky Cabin Candles to the whimsical Bearfoots tealights to a wicked leather pillar – you’re bound to find something that’s just right.
Each candle is hand poured to order and made with the highest quality ingredients.
Also available [...]

Free Online Plant Information Database

BearatHome | April 10, 2008

 
Are you looking for a source for a special plant? Are you looking for an expert gardening Web site for information on growing plants in your area?
Want to learn  more?
Expert Advice

Plant Finder
Weed Library
Gardening Articles

Flowers

Annuals
Bulbs
Perennials
Roses

Edibles

Small Fruits & Berries
Herbs
Fruit & Nut Trees
Vegetables

Landscaping

Container Gardening & Ponds
Lawns, Ground Cover, & Wildflowers
Yard & Garden Planning
Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Garden [...]

Tip of the Month – Spring Cleaning

BearatHome | April 4, 2008

We all know that now is the time to clear out all the cobwebs and dust that accumulated over the winter. While you’re doing that – give your home a fresh new look with these simple ideas.

Be Generous – If you haven’t used it in a year – donate it to [...]

A few of my favorite things . . .

BearatHome | April 2, 2008

When I can find a quiet, free moment – I like to slip away to my favorite leather chair and browse these guides.  My first love is the garden, so Sunset has been an inspiration to many a weekend project.  Secondly, well I do love to eat.  I not exactly the [...]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

BearatHome | April 1, 2008

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
 
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) raises awareness of sexual violence and its prevention through special events while highlighting sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforces the need for prevention efforts.
Women’s organized protests against violence began in the late 1970s in England, with Take Back the Night marches. These [...]