Some of the most beautiful terrariums I've seen have included venus fly traps being grown in an old fashioned glass dome raised off its base slightly by pebbles on the bottom. Iv'e also seen gorgeous terrariums grown in a mason jar. Terrariums are beautiful and fun, the can be as elaberate of simple as you want,let your imagination flow! more »

Even if you don’t drink the pre-packaged Starbuck’s coffee, it is a sure bet you’ve seen the glass bottles that the product come in. They look like miniature old fashioned glass milk bottles, which make them an ideal recyclable for craft projects where you want a milk bottle look. Pair the bottles with a small wire basket, and you are on your way to creating a unique and attractive floral arrangement. more »

A "Blushing Nun" is a refreshing alcoholic cocktail. But when prepared incorrectly, the flavors of the ingredients seem to lose their appeal. In order to avoid such a calamity, follow the steps shown below when mixing a "Blushing Nun" beverage. Before you start, refrigerate the double Old Fashioned glass. more »

Weaning yourself from Ziploc may not be easy, but it will be worth it. Plastic bags take one thousand years to break down. That's many, many generations. If you have started using reusable shopping bags, you're on the right track. Pretty soon you'll break away from that plastic wrap and even foil and opt for strong Tupperware, or better yet, glass. Yes, old-fashioned glass ranks high among green consumers trying to reduce their consumption and keep their families safe. more »