http://www.examiner.com/phoenix?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:15:34 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-6976-Phoenix-Knitting-and-Crocheting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Learning-the-Tunisian-crochet-knit-stitch?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Spice up crochet projects by learning the Tunisian Crochet Knit Stitch, also known as the  Afghan Stitch.   The Tunisian knit stitch mimics knitting in its look and feel, but is done with one long crochet hook.  Haven't mastered... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:50:05 GMT Tina Sanders - Phoenix Knitting and Crocheting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6976-Phoenix-Knitting-and-Crocheting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Learning-the-Tunisian-crochet-knit-stitch?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-30367-Phoenix-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Expanding--seating-at-the-Thanksgiving-dinner-table?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living One challenge for Thanksgiving Day is where to sit the entire family.  Gathering the group to one common area is an important aspect of this day; bringing everyone eye to eye to reconnect on many levels. There aren't many dining tables long... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:23:21 GMT Jan Peterson - Phoenix Interior Decorating Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30367-Phoenix-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Expanding--seating-at-the-Thanksgiving-dinner-table?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-24950-Phoenix-Quilting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Quilt-Harvest-Some-nice-ladies-made-this-just-for-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Reap What You Sew is the quilt ministry of the First Christian Church in Phoenix. Each November, RWYS concludes their sewing year by giving a Quilt Harvest to local charities. Said like that, a Quilt Harvest sounds deceptively simple. What... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:43:05 GMT Ronni Chavez - Phoenix Quilting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24950-Phoenix-Quilting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Quilt-Harvest-Some-nice-ladies-made-this-just-for-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-21006-East-Valley-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-CHOICES-for-home-and-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Here in Phoenix, many readers know Greenbuild Expo just ended. With over 25,000 visitors and thousands of exhibitors showing their sustainable wares, there's no shortage of things to share. I was there on behalf of the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:01:06 GMT Holly O'Brien - East Valley Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21006-East-Valley-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-CHOICES-for-home-and-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-20596-Glendale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Coal-Country-premiers-on-Planet-Green-Saturday-night?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living The documentary Coal Country is premiering on Planet Green (channel 103 for Cox Digital customers in the Valley) tonight at 8 PM.  It will be re-aired several times.  Please check your local listings.     We all enjoy the benefits... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:08:35 GMT Lance Goehring - Glendale Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20596-Glendale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Coal-Country-premiers-on-Planet-Green-Saturday-night?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-21857-Tempe-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-do-YOU-show-your-green-graces-at-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Thanksgiving is a time where we reflect all the goodness in our lives: our freedoms and resources, our health and happiness, our home and family . . . It has become tradition for us to celebrate our bounty by lavish feasts.  And well we... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:44:51 GMT Jennifer Meredith - Tempe Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21857-Tempe-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-do-YOU-show-your-green-graces-at-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-28180-West-Valley-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Organically-treat-those-pesky-fleas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth (DE)? It is a powder made from the microskeletons of diatoms which live in the ocean. The super-fine powder works by dehydrating the exoskeletons of the flea (or any exoskeleton on any insect), which in turn... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:32:30 GMT Kristi Trimmer - West Valley Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28180-West-Valley-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Organically-treat-those-pesky-fleas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-28383-Scottsdale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Buying-at-the-Major-Auction-Houses-may-be-the-Most-Luxurious-Green-Purchase-You-Can-Make?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living  Semi-Antique Oriental Rug at Christie's Looking for something unique, historical, contemporary, mid-century, ancient, stylish or just plain useful? Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams are just a few of the auction houses that are waiting for... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:15:15 GMT Michelle Viggiano - Scottsdale Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28383-Scottsdale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Buying-at-the-Major-Auction-Houses-may-be-the-Most-Luxurious-Green-Purchase-You-Can-Make?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-6257-Phoenix-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Replacement-batteries-for-cordless-tools-or-power-cell-sticker-shock?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Hopefully - This tutorial and the video in the link may expand your knowledge. It will definitely show you how to save money and extend the battery life of your Ni-CD and Ni-MH cordless tools. Please note: The procedures outlined here are for Ni-CD and... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:06:24 GMT Mark Musachio - Phoenix Home Improvement Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6257-Phoenix-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Replacement-batteries-for-cordless-tools-or-power-cell-sticker-shock?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-17871-Phoenix-Living-Green-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Health-care-debate-is-killing-Cap-and-Trade?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living The Cap and Trade bill made it though the House along Party lines. Like the Stimulus Bill, no one read it. But the Health Care Bill was published and read before it could be passed. The ensuing debates are consuming immense amounts of political capital.... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:29:40 GMT Chris Slotten - Phoenix Living Green Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17871-Phoenix-Living-Green-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Health-care-debate-is-killing-Cap-and-Trade?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-19628-Scottsdale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d22-The-new-Grona-How-to-decide-to-Build-Buy-Sell-or-Renovate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living          In Swedish, “grona” = green, and we are currently at the cusp of a new type of “Grona” or green movement. In the past, sustainable design has been perceived as an expensive alternative... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:54:50 GMT Linnea Odowd - Scottsdale Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19628-Scottsdale-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d22-The-new-Grona-How-to-decide-to-Build-Buy-Sell-or-Renovate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-23037-Phoenix-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d21-A-little-pick-me-up-Turn-that-cigar-box-into-a-daily-inspirational-reminder?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living A little pick me up!  Turn that cigar box into a daily inspirational reminder.   Free Arts of Arizona is a Phoenix-based 501c3 nonprofit. Their mission is to provide hope and healing for abused, homeless and at-risk children through the arts... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:25:07 GMT Jarrett Ransom - Phoenix Arts and Crafts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23037-Phoenix-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d21-A-little-pick-me-up-Turn-that-cigar-box-into-a-daily-inspirational-reminder?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11469-Phoenix-Event-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Color-Trends-for-Fall-Events?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living The color schemes for special events this fall will definitely be reflective of the current state of the world. With the volatility of the economy and a definite trend toward becoming more ecologically aware, the special events industry will be focusing... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:31 GMT Tami Tisdale - Phoenix Event Planning Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11469-Phoenix-Event-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Color-Trends-for-Fall-Events?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11885-Arizona-Decorating-Inspiration-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Sewing-Classes-101--Sewing-Instructors-AZ?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Sewing Classes 101 can be found in Peoria, AZ. Basic 101 Sewing: The Sewin Asylum,  8805 W Union Hills Drive, Peoria,AZ 85382  623-398-6235 Are you new to sewing and want to learn how? Or, are you an experienced seamster who wants to learn... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:51:56 GMT Claudia Buchanan - Arizona Decorating Inspiration Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11885-Arizona-Decorating-Inspiration-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Sewing-Classes-101--Sewing-Instructors-AZ?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11477-Phoenix-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Why-hire-an-interior-designer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Anyone even remotely aware of the state of our economy knows that times are tough, to say the least. So you may think that now of all times is no time to go out and hire some diva of a designer to overhaul your diggs. You know the divas I'm talking about,... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:46:29 GMT Sarah Bradburn - Phoenix Interior Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11477-Phoenix-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Why-hire-an-interior-designer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-12334-Phoenix-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d15-For-the-novice-desert-gardener--starting-a-summer-kitchen-garden-in-this-heat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living Let’s face it. We are just arriving on the worst time of the year in the Sonoran Desert. Although, we should be very grateful for some unseasonably record low temperatures this June, we’ve already had a number of days this year in the triple... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:46:50 GMT Laurel Reader - Phoenix Gardening Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12334-Phoenix-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d15-For-the-novice-desert-gardener--starting-a-summer-kitchen-garden-in-this-heat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-9018-Phoenix-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d20-The-deeper-meaning-of-green?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living  Waking up feeling slightly philosophical today, I wanted to share some thoughts and inspiration on what I feel is the deeper meaning of “green.”   Yesterday was one of those “one thing right after another” kind... Thu, 21 May 2009 01:21:58 GMT Stacey Champion - Phoenix Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9018-Phoenix-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d20-The-deeper-meaning-of-green?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Home_and_Living