Solutions Acne and Skin Care

I recently wrote a small business profile of an area business -- Solutions Acne and Skin Care.  If you are suffering from problem skin or know someone who is, this could very well be the answer to your problem  To find out about the unique and individual services offered, read more ....

Check out articles on Yahoo! Your Wisdom

I am so excited to note that I have had several articles published on the Yahoo! site called New Wisdom. Hope you will check these out.  Feel free to leave comments!

Buying Christmas Gifts for Gardeners:  5 Do's and Don'ts

Tips for Making Your Own Christmas Cards

Save Money, Recycle, and Get Creative With Garden Edging

To find more of my articles on Your Wisdom, simply type Dena E. Bolton in the box for "Search Your Wisdom."  Thanks!

Yahoo!

As most of you know, I have been writing for Associated Content for a couple of years.  AC was bought out by Yahoo! earlier this year.  It seems to have actually been a good thing.  I have had opportunities to write for other Yahoo! sites, such as Shine and Lifestyle, as have many other AC writers.  Last night, Yahoo! launched some more changes to the site, including a name change.  The new name is Yahoo! Contributor Network.  Apparently you will still be able to access my profile page when you search for Dena Bolton Associated Content Contributor Profile; however, I would also recommend that you go ahead and bookmark my Yahoo! Contributor Network profile.  As I understand it, you will also eventually be able to access my other articles throughout the Yahoo! network; although, this option is not available at the moment.  I have also recently published some new articles to YCN, including some recipes that you might like to try this holiday season.  One that seems to be a particular favorite is my Recipe for Oat Bread, which can be made in just one hour.  It's a quick, easy recipe that is great for those of us who do not bake.

Thanks to all of you who follow my blog and read my various articles!

Attention Tri-Cities Brides!

My friend Lara Molettiere has started a new blog called Get Married Tri-Cities!  Anyone planning a wedding will definitely want to check this one out.  Lara is a certified bridal consultant and an excellent event/wedding planner.  She is also running a contest, which any bride would love to win.  Be sure to check out her blog to learn more. 

This week's restaurant review

Were you a regular at Beasley's Restaurant that was previously located on South Roan?  Have you been wondering where it went?  Wonder no more!  Read my review on Beasley's Southern Bistro.

Latest restaurant review

Be sure to read my latest review on one of Johnson City's newest restaurants - Campus Q.

How to Make Ambrosia Cake

Need an easy recipe for a great dessert for the holidays?  Try this one!  You'll love it.
How to Make Ambrosia Cake FireHow.com

Planning a Halloween party?

Want to have some fun this Halloween?  Learn ....

How to Find Vampires, Ghosts, and Werewolves for Your Halloween Party

Food Alternatives

If you like to cook, you are probably always looking for different recipes or alternatives to tried-and-true favorites.  Following are a couple of articles that will give you some ideas:

5 Alternatives to Bread -- I'm not a big bread eater; however, I have found alternatives that I really prefer.

Alternative Seasonings for Dried Beans -- As the weather cools, we seem to gravitate to hearty foods, such as beans.  This article tells you how to spice up a regular bowl of beans.

Do you like good food?

I am starting a new blog called Dena's Restaurant Reviews.  I will be reviewing various locally-owned restaurants in the area, letting people know about new restaurants, giving you info about restaurants with which you might not be familiar, and more.  I used to write restaurant reviews many years ago and have done a few online over the past couple of years.  I really enjoy it and thought I would share my experiences with you.  Hope you will subscribe to this new blog and join me as I dine out in the area.

A list of unusual houseplants



Vicks Plant

 If you are looking for something new and different to add to your collection of houseplants, there are some unusual houseplants available.  Most are actually quite easy-to-grow.  Try any or all of these:

Vicks Plant -- It actually smells like Vick's Vap-O-Rub!  Works much like it, too.

Arboreum -- How about a black plant for your collection?

Orchid Cactus -- Want to know how easy it is to grow this one?  I nicknamed it the "kudzu cactus."

Polka Dot Begonia -- Who cares if this begonia ever blooms?  The polka dot leaves are really neat looking.

Cape Jasmine Gardenia -- Fill your home with the smell of gardenia!

Kalanchoe -- Buy one in every color!