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My dad grew up loving the 1960 Walt Disney film Swiss Family Robinson, in which a shipwrecked family had to build a large, surprisingly ornate tree house as their dwelling. He somewhat envied them and imagined what it would be like to live in an enormous tree house too. When he had a son of his own, he decided I’d probably like a tree house, too — and so we built one. Now, our tree house wa

I’m a big fan of backyard parties. My idea of great summer afternoon is gathering with friends and family near a pool as we grill up some burgers, drink margaritas or cold beers, and just enjoy the warm weather. When I heard about the new trend of “pub sheds,” I knew it would be something I’d love. Sure, drinking in a shed sounds like it could be sad, scary, or strange, but not when you

There’s something so yummy about a well-made omelette. The way the fluffy eggs mix with the cheese, meat, and other ingredients that you stuff inside is just perfect in a way that you can’t get by eating those foods separately. Making omelettes isn’t exactly rocket science, but it can be a time-intensive job if you’re planning to make breakfast for everyone in the family. That’s whe

The only thing that could possibly be better than a delicious, delectable dessert would be one that requires no baking and is a little on the healthier side for you. That, however, seems like some kind of sweet-tooth, treat-lover’s pipe dream. Or is it? The peanut butter pie has become a huge hit in the last few years. Not only is it my own mother’s favorite dessert, but it’s quickly beco

Do the rigors of everyday life ever get you down? You work, and work ,and work, just to pay the bills — and then you wake up the next day for more of the same. Jenna Spesard and Guillaume Dutilh decided to take a life-changing risk to do something some people might consider crazy. They quit their day jobs and moved into a tiny, 125-square-foot house on wheels so they could travel across the c

Infinity scarf tutorial. In this video tutorial I walk you through step-by-step how to sew up your own DIY infinity scarf. You only need a few supplies to make one: sewing machine, fabric, pins, thread, scissors, a hand sewing needle and a measuring tape. This is a great beginner sewing project that will make a great gift for yourself or anyone else in your life- man, woman or child! Play ar

By Bonnie L. Grant Prozac may not be the only way to get rid of your serious blues. Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects on the brain and are without side effects and chemical dependency potential. Learn how to harness the natural antidepressant in soil and make yourself happier and healthier. Read on to see how dirt makes you happy. Natural remedies have been around for u

Martin Le-May caught the moment when the woodpecker took flight with a weasel on its back Amateur photographer Martin Le-May, from Essex, has recorded the extraordinary image of a weasel riding on the back of a green woodpecker as it flies through the air. The photograph was taken at Hornchurch Country Park in east London on Monday afternoon. Speaking to BBC News, Mr Le-May said he had ma

If you’re like me, and you have a bit of an issue when it comes to eating just one cookie, this recipe from Gemma the Bigger, Bolder Baker will have you jumping for joy! Here at LittleThings, we love Gemma, because she’s always making recipes that are not only easy to prepare, but also full of ingredients most people already have at home. While mug cakes have definitely had their day, in

How to make a pillowcase with only 3 seams! In this week's video tutorial I show you how to make an adorable and easy pillowcase with only 3 seams! The method used to create the pillowcase is often referred to as the Burrito method... or sausage method... or the roll up method. This is the perfect beginner project for a few reasons... it's a functional project that will be put to good use