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Not All Who Wander Are Lost - Unisex Cuff Bracelet

A timeless take on a classic JRR Tolkien poem is forever captured in rustic sterling silver, serving as shining inspiration. Three ample crossbands of silver snugly clasp the leather cuff, providing a perfect contrast to the chocolate-brown. Available in Women's 7.5-inch and Men's 8.5-inch sizes. Handcrafted in the USA.

Price: 159.99

Serpentine Dangle Earrings

Faceted serpentine stone drops are accented with an amazonite bead. Measures 1.5-inch in length with solid sterling silver lever-back findings. Handcrafted in New York.

Price: 19.99

Toscana Cast-Stone Garden Plaque

Inspired by the love of Mediterrean gardens and classical European imagery, 'Toscana is an original sculptural work individually reproduced by the artist in cast stone. A patina finish adds a rich luster and aged look to the plaque and emphasizes the depth of the relief. Individually cast, sealed and finished in California; ready to hang.

Price: 42.99

Dog Leash Holder "Let Dog Out, Let Dog In"

Individually handcrafted and hand-painted in the USA, this handy leash holder presents the clever phrasing "Today's Job: Let Dog Out, Let Dog In, Let Dog Out, Let Dog In...". Perfectly sized to easily hang in a convenient location, the leash holder includes 2 yellow peg hooks to hold leashes, bags, etc. and a raised adornment of a lighthearted dog. Dog decoration is available in 3 versions: "Waldo", "Fido" and "Charlie"!

Price: 34.99

Inspiring Words Sterling Silver Tag Necklace

Three sterling silver tags are hand-stamped with the inspirational words Strength Peace and Beauty, expressing a positive reminder of life's virtuous qualities. The slender tags each measure 1" in length and are stylishly gathered with a dangling citrine accent upon a 16.5" sterling silver chain. Handcrafted in the USA.

Price: 92.99

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Holmes HM4600-U Cool Mist 11 Gallon Humidifier

Holmes HM4600-U Cool Mist 11-Gallon Humidifier

Manufacturer: Holmes
Model #: HM4600-U
Condition: Brand New In Retail Box
List Price: $139.99

Holmes offers all types of humidifiers to suit different preferences. Whether you choose Warm Mist or Cool Mist is a matter of taste. Both effectively raise the humidity level and will make your home more comfortable.

Features:

Holmes Whole House Console Humidifier
Perfect For The Whole House Humidification
Runs Up To 24 Hours Per Tank Filling
11 Gallon Console Humidifier With Accuset
Ionizer Freshens & Cleans Air As It Humidifies
Arm And Hammer Odor Removal
CarbonX Filter Technology Helps Reduce Household Odors
Harmony Quiet Fan Blade Technology
On/Off Timer
Microban antimicrobial protection
Uses 6 #HWF100-UC2 replacement filters

Price: 64.99

8 Duracell 123 Ultra Lithium Camera Batteries

8 Duracell 123 Ultra Photo Lithium

Digital Camera Batteries

Manufacturer: Duracell
Model #: 123
Condition: Brand New
List Price: $119.92

Snap away without worry. More and more people trust Duracell Photo Batteries to give them the power they need to get those perfect pictures.

DURACELL ULTRA Photo Lithium, now with M3 Technology, is the most powerful Duracell lithium battery ever. Available in 123, 223, 245 and CR2 sizes, Duracell Ultra Photo Lithium Batteries offer a powerful solution for your APS, 35mm SLR, 35mm point & shoot, and digital camera needs. They also have an excellent shelf life - so you can be sure you'll always get that great shot. For more photos and faster flashes, choose Duracell Ultra Photo Lithium Batteries.

Features:

Power: Lithium Technology - enough to power the next generation pf digital cameras, which demand power-packed portable solutions
Convenience: The Cr-V3 offers the functionality of 2 AA sized batteries in one! Also, there is no wasted time in recharging.
Loyalty: DURACELL has a high level of purchase among users of SLR, Point-and-Shoot, and DIGITAL cameras.
M3 Technology = Most Powerful Duracell Battery
Replaces Duracell DL123, DL123A; Panasonic CR123A, CR123, Eveready EL123AP, CR123
There are a total of 8 Batteries: (Batteries are BRAND NEW in 1-Packs)

Price: 24.99

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Gardening - Lawn Maintenance Chores Part II

In this second article on lawn maintenance chores we're going to pick up with what needs to be done in order to take care of a high maintenance lawn.

For starters, you're going to need about 4 to 5 hours of free time each week to take care of your lawn if you want it to look like a putting green. You're going to want to plant what is called a dwarf grass, which is one that will tolerate the low mowing heights that you're going to have to set your mower to in order to get that putting green look. The best grass for this look is either Kentucky blue, or creeping bent grass. Creeping bent grass is the kind used by most golf courses. These grass types will give your lawn a lush, velvety carpet look and you will absolutely be the envy of all your neighbors. However, be prepared to pay for this look. This is truly high maintenance work involved here.

High maintenance lawns require constant work. Creeping bentgrass has a very shallow root system and will not stand up to any adverse conditions such as drought, heavy foot traffic and simple neglect.

You're going to need to feed your grass at regular times during the spring, summer and fall. It's during this time that the grass produces most of its new growth. On top of that, you're going to need to cut it, hold onto your seats, at least 3 to 6 times each week to a height of about one-sixth of an inch. Hope you have a lot of gasoline for the mower.

The reason the grass needs to be cut so often is to preserve that mat appearance that you associate with putting greens. After all, that is the look you're going for. It doesn't happen by itself. If you don't cut the grass frequently what happens is it produces soft green spreading shoots over a base of dry, scruffy soft leaves. This is not a nice look. If you're going to invest your money in this type of lawn then you better invest in a mower that is made specifically for this type of cutting. Again, not cheap.

Also, you're going to need to water your lawn at least twice a week and even more often if you run into a hot dry spell. You must water at the most beneficial times, like early in the morning. Hope you're an early riser. Bent grass is very susceptible to disease, one of the worst being snow mold which comes from watering too late in the day where the grass doesn't have enough time to dry out. That's why you have to water early in the morning.

You're also going to have to chemically treat your grass regularly to keep it bug and disease free. You may have to use as many as three different chemicals to keep your lawn disease and bug free.

Yes, a high maintenance lawn is a joy to look at. But it comes at a pretty steep price.

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