The Barn Blog
Regift a Used Scented Candle Holder With WD-40
Posted by Stacy Reece on
I come from a long line of farmers, so I hate to throw anything out, in case I need it one day. I especially hate to throw out something pretty. This habit drives my husband crazy, and sometimes he does have a point. Case in point: old glass scented votive candle holders. We love cinnamon apple candles and are often left with lovely containers covered in waxy residue. Some of these glass containers are so pretty, but it's hard to reuse them because of the wax. I really don’t want to have to scrub them clean by hand, so they...
Love, Truth and Casserole
Posted by Chuck Reece on
Chuck Reece on how the power of an honest answer, acceptance, and a casserole can change your outlook.
It’s Time to Think About Your Christmas Cactus
Posted by Stacy Reece on
As the holidays approach, Stacy Reece ponders the care and feeding of her favorite plant for the season: the Christmas cactus.
They Took Robert E. Lee Down
Posted by Stacy Reece on
Stacy Reece ponders the questions that arise from the removal of Richmond's monument to Robert E. Lee.
Gladys Kravitz and Our New Age of Weaponized Gossip
Posted by Stacy Reece on
Will a new law in Texas turn us into a nation of gossiping Gladys Kravitzes?