Texas Facts

Learn about the Lone Star State!How Texas got it’s name, how big is Texas, the state flag of Texas, the Texas motto, the cities of Texas, Mountains, Lakes and Rivers in Texas and more! The name Texas comes from the word “tejas” meaning “friend” in the language of the Hasinai Indians of the Caddo Nation. […]

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State Song of Texas

The State Song of Texas was chosen May 23, 1929. “Texas, our Texas” was written by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. Our state anthem was one of many that had been entered into a competition and it took 4 years for the State legislature to make the decision!  Texas, Our Texas Texas, our […]

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The Texas Plan

In case things get a little tough during the next few months, we Texans have a plan… Maybe you don’t know it, but Texas is the only state with a legal right to secede from the Union . (Reference the Texas-American Annexation Treaty of 1848…) We Texans love y’all Americans, but we’ll probably have to […]

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Starting your First Vegetable Garden

You’re aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables, you have the space for a small garden, but just don’t know where to start? Look no further. Here’s all you need to know to put fresh, crisp vegetables on your dinner table. First, think small. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, or […]

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Why do I Garden?

I’ve been asked that question many times in the 40 plus years that I’ve been gardening. Non gardeners don’t seem to understand what it is that attracts us to play in the soil and grow “things”.  Why do I garden? I garden because there’s nothing better than being in the garden as the morning sun […]

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Packing List for Travel

Aah, the joys of traveling! Be it a weekend road trip, week-long Christmas vacation or a month long spring break, traveling is something that I always look forward to. Exploring a new place, getting a feel of its sights and sounds, studying its flora and fauna, feasting on the local cuisine, shopping at the flea […]

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Checklist for a Road Trip

Road trip, as most of the people know was a completely ‘mad’ movie. It was a hilarious and interesting portrayal, of the causes and consequences of a road trip, undertaken by the main characters of that movie. But hey, they faced a lot of unexpected and strange incidences, which maybe you would not, I am […]

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Camping Supply List

Camping is an exciting event and one of the best ways to spend time outdoors. Read more on benefits of camping. There is a lot of beforehand preparation required when you go for camping. The very first thing that you need to do is, to make a list of things that you have to take […]

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Places to Visit in Texas

Texas is the second largest state in the US. There are many interesting places to visit in Texas. It is a perfect place for vacations, as it has everything from parks, to beaches, museums, shopping centers, golf courses, water parks, and much more. There are many things to do in Texas. It is a place […]

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How to remove Old Linoleum

One of the biggest challenges that homeowners face is removing old linoleum. It’s a daunting task, but there are tricks you can use to make the job a little easier. The level of difficulty really depends on several underlying factors, like the type of adhesive and the age of the linoleum. If you’re putting down […]

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