by Ivory Soap | May 20, 2016 | Conversation, Fencepost
A lush green lawn is the perfect welcome mat for your home. But despite your best efforts, it’s not always easy to keep it in top shape. Bare spots, or weak, thinning or patchy grass can appear seemingly overnight due to compacted soil, poor drainage, weed...
by Ivory Soap | May 20, 2016 | Beverages
America may have its legendary tale of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 (when Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty threw more than 340 chests of tea off three ships moored in Boston harbor), but when it comes to making the perfect cup of tea, it pays to look to the...
by Ivory Soap | Apr 7, 2016 | Drama, Fencepost
You know how some people say to “leave it on the field” or “leave it on the dance floor?” My chicken left it “in the yard.” Her chicken butt, that is. If you’ve never been awakened by a screaming 13 yr old at 5:30 AM,...
by Ivory Soap | Mar 17, 2016 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Back in the day, I was drowning in little kids and the only structure I could create was around meals. I made this hilarious, totally bad for you, not frugal summer menu. It was just EASY. A couple of folks complained that it wasn’t healthy or it wasn’t...
by Ivory Soap | Mar 9, 2016 | Conversation, Fencepost
Review **STARRED REVIEW** “Over all, a superb introduction to this potent poetic form, teaching pre-readers both the evocative power of description and the reward for listening closely. Not to be missed: gorgeous poetry, vibrant illustrations, and masterful use...