
Dogs and Cats as Hospital Volunteers – 'Pets as Therapy'
Pets can aid the recovery of patients in hospitals, comfort the elderly and cheer up sick children. But volunteer pets need to have the right temperament.
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Pets can aid the recovery of patients in hospitals, comfort the elderly and cheer up sick children. But volunteer pets need to have the right temperament.

Imagine a world where magic and technology co-exist. This is the world Deborah Geary has created in her Modern Witch series of books.
by NanLT

'Hearing Dogs for Deaf People' is a UK charity that trains dogs to become the ears of their deaf owners. It can mean new confidence for the hearing impaired.

What could be more exciting...or messy...than making your own toys! Tell mom to get out the paper towels...it's the 70s classic "Shaker Maker!"

Before the Transformers...before Star Wars! Behold the Micronauts, Japanese import robot toys that invaded America in the 70s and almost took it over!

I was born in November and the gem I always knew as my birthstone when I was growing up was a Topaz. Turns out that's not the only November birthstone - I've got choices!
by fitzcharming

It's true, there is an online museum of magickal dolls, poppets and ritual effigies that showcases dolls used in magical contexts across cultural and religiomagical traditions.

Gluten-free lasagna recipe uses Vietnamese springroll wrappers - they make good substitutes for pasta sheets.

Vibrant, astounding, impressive … Make a statement with Peacock decor theme on Christmas or wedding, the effect is dramatic.
by WriterArtist

Frozen shoulder is painful and debilitating. This book by a member of the American Massage Therapy Association will empower you with techniques to relieve pain naturally.

I believe that indoor hammocks were invented by some lazy genius person who wanted to relax in all seasons not just outdoors but in the comfort of indoors too.
by WriterArtist

Every wondered how to make those durable, box-braid or square braid dog tugs for your agility or flyball dog? Here's step by step instructions. With pictures.
by WeaselPuppy

Tomatoes grown in hanging baskets are prolific and full of flavour. Here is some advice on how to choose varieties, then plant and position tomatoes in a hanging basket.

Ammonia is a common replacement for urine in Southern Hoodoo and is used in folk magic for cleansing, clearing, protection, uncrossing and removing jinxes.

Samuel Smiles' book, 'Self Help', was a Victorian publishing phenomenon. It was the first popular self improvement book. It still has a lot of relevance today.

Olivia Colman, Katie Leung, Lennie James and Katharina Schüttler star in Run, a four-part drama due to start on Channel Four on Monday 15 July 2013.

By Mira at Wizzley. I've become a fan of blogging on Wordpress.com. Here's about my 8-month blogging experience on this platform.
by Mira

London's Fashion and Textile Museum is offering a rare opportunity to see designs by Zandra Rhodes, many of which have not been seen since their catwalk debut many years ago.