Beverly Kerr

Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio bursts with activities during the Christmas holiday season. But all year long volunteers from Cambridge and the surrounding area work to make this village a success. It takes a village to make a village. Dickens Universal is headquarters for creating the beautiful mannequins that line the streets, and making needed repairs due to the previous winter's winds and rains. Here you will find an inside peek at Dickens Universal.

Traveling down the Pacific Coast Highway for the first time is an exciting and thrilling experience. Everything looks larger here: the ocean, the cliffs, and definitely the redwoods. Around every bend there is spectacular scenery and walking on the beach is always a relaxing treat.

Enjoy a fragrant walk through the beautiful garden of orchids at Franklin Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio. While there you have a variety of plants and flowers from all over the world for your enjoyment. Don't forget to visit the Hot Shop where you can see a glassblower at work. This is a place to enjoy all year long as displays vary.

Want to make a Teddy Bear? Or want to try your hand at making a cute Stuffed Animal? Before you begin you need to get all the supplies handy and organized. Here are some of the things often needed for these projects.

When shopping for a Teddy Bear or stuffed animal there are many things to consider. Here are some of the most important qualities to look for before buying.

Everyone has a list of things they would like for Christmas. Your Teddy Bear also has things that would make him look and feel better. This list tells many of their favorite gifts.

Beautiful Brown eyes! Baby Blue eyes! One of the first things people notice about you is your eyes. The same is true for Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals. When making a Teddy Bear Gift, pay special attention to the kind of eye you use.

Some days the pressures of your life make you feel unhappy and stressful. Those are the times when people turn down many avenues for relief from their problems. One of the easiest and simplest solutions is a HUG!

Were you ever curious about what was inside your Teddy Bear or stuffed animal? There have been many stuffings used over the years and some of them are very interesting.