Bio:
I am a professional seamstress and costume designer, having over 40 years of experience, over 20 of them professionally.
I am also a freelance writer, having published puzzles by PennyPress Puzzles.
I am a professional seamstress and costume designer, having over 40 years of experience, over 20 of them professionally.
I am also a freelance writer, having published puzzles by PennyPress Puzzles.
Education/Experience:
College
College
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Better, Faster, Cheaper
Better, Faster, Cheaper
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Do you want to "look a full size smaller ... instantly"? Do you want to be "proud of your curves"? Do you want to "look good coming and going"? Then Not Your Daughter's Jeans are for you.
By Donna Davis | Published 11/19/2009
Are you a fan of Middle Eastern food? Are you cutting back on meat? This high-protein, cholesterol free food is delicious and easy to prepare.
By Donna Davis | Published 11/11/2009
Since I am a professional seamstress, I get to alter many bridal gowns and formal dresses. My customers have a lot to say about local shops. Here is some of their input.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/26/2009
Do you want to save service fees by installing your own water softener? If you have basic plumbing skills, you should be able to do it yourself.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/22/2009
Do you want to make your own jewelry? What is an easy way to make a statement? This three strand necklace tutorial will help you make a success of your project.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/22/2009
Do you want a one of a kind piece of jewelry? Do you want to stand out in a crowd, but still remain stylish? Then check out these jewelry shops on Etsy.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/22/2009
What impression of fashion does Ralph Lauren give you? His classic, relaxed but sophisticated style is timeless.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/21/2009
One of the biggest events in Wheeling, West Virginia, is being held the first weekend in October. Be on hand for German food and entertainment, as well as a large crafts fair and produce exhibits.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/15/2009
What fashions are suitable for the 60 year old woman? Is she able to wear this fall's bright jewel tones? What products are available right now?
By Donna Davis | Published 9/14/2009
What fall fashions are suitable for the 50 year old woman? How can she avoid looking too trendy but still be in style? What products are available right now?
By Donna Davis | Published 9/11/2009
What is going on in the valley this October? Class Reunions, Meetings, and some other interesting things you may not know about.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/10/2009
What is the City of Bridges doing this October?
By Donna Davis | Published 9/10/2009
Do you want to make your own Mexican Hot Sauce? This is a good way to use up tomatoes that are not fully ripe.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/8/2009
Do you want a wholesome, whole grain breakfast? Try these nutritious and filling pancakes.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/8/2009
Do you want breakfast in a hurry? Make this mix and have it ready for those sleepy mornings when you crave something wholesome and nutritious.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/6/2009
What do you do with all that fresh fruit? Do you have a craving for berry syrup, but don't want to pay high prices? Here is an easy, mouth-watering recipe for you.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/6/2009
Do you have an intolerance for cane sugar? Or are you diabetic and can use fruit sugars? Here is a recipe that will delight your tastebuds.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/6/2009
What is the City of Bridges doing this September?
By Donna Davis | Published 9/3/2009
Would you like to learn something new this fall? Here are a few courses available to high school graduates.
By Donna Davis | Published 9/3/2009
What dog is worth a $100 house? Maybe yours. But why would you pay $20,000 for a dog house? And what does a $20,000 dog house look like?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/30/2009
How do you hem leather? Can it be pressed? Can it be pinned? Read these tips for more answers.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/29/2009
How can you make your hems look professional? Can leather be hemmed?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/29/2009
Would you like to mix up your own Italian spices? Do you need an herb mix in a hurry, but can't make it to the store?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/29/2009
What's going on in the Ohio Valley during September and October?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/27/2009
Do you know how to pick apples so you get the ripest and best fruit? How should apples be stored? How should an apple tree be pruned?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/26/2009
Local foods and entertainment coupled with crafts and homespun arts make Festival of the Arts for Toronto quaint and enjoyable. And the All-School reunion is being held. What a busy weekend for Toronto!
By Donna Davis | Published 8/20/2009
Main Street in Smithfield, Ohio, holds one of Jefferson County's favorite festivals. Come enjoy the festivities and food. And pick up some apples while you're here.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/20/2009
What vaccinations and immunizations must your child have before entering school? Does your child have all the necessary immunities?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/19/2009
The price of gold is higher than it's ever been. Entrepreneurs are seeking fortune. Dowagers are and misers are selling off their broken jewelry. Are you going to join the new gold rush?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/17/2009
What is going on in the valley this fall? There's a county fair! And some other interesting things you may not know about.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/15/2009
Do you want your jewelry to 'Pop!'? Do you want to stand out? Do you want to be different? Try thise easy instructions to make one-of-a-kind beads.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/13/2009
Do you want a flavorful main dish that is low in fat and cholesterol? This version is easy.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/13/2009
Do you need a recipe for vine-ripened tomatoes? They are in season right now. And this recipe doesn't take vinegar or cucumbers.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/13/2009
It's raining. You're frustrated. Water is pouring down the sides of your house. It's coming in the windows. You really don't want to do this repair. Rest assured; It's not that difficult. You just need a few basic supplies.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/7/2009
I am a jewelry maker and fashion designer. I have to keep up with the latest trends so that my designs are fresh. How do we in the fashion business get our information, and what is hot in jewelry this fall and winter?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/7/2009
I am forty-six years old and I still have dreams about missing the school bus and forgetting my locker combination. What can you do to help your child overcome unnecessary fears of the first day of school?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/5/2009
They can only legally advertise their product as glue. It bonds two surfaces together. But there is at least one more use for Gorilla Glue. It can stop leaks.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/5/2009
A quick alternative to Eggplant Parmesan -- no frying necessary.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/2/2009
Authentic Italian flavor from a real Calabrian Italian from Steubenville, Ohio. Manga!
By Donna Davis | Published 8/1/2009
Do you find it difficult to grow anything in clay soil? The following method has proven for many years to grow beautiful tomatoes.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/1/2009
Have you tried refilling Hewlett Packard Inkjet Cartridges? Those needles you get with your refill kit don't seem to hold much ink. Would you like to make a large capacity refill injector?
By Donna Davis | Published 8/1/2009
This easy dinner should please your family. Zucchini is a good bargain, since it is in season right now.
By Donna Davis | Published 8/1/2009
She is young and lives by herself in a one-room apartment. What strange imaginings enter the mind of a lonely lady?
By Donna Davis | Published 7/30/2009
You can recycle while washing dishes? It's amazing the things you reuse.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/30/2009
Do you love deep fried zucchini but don't want the mess? Serve these delicious treats topped with parmesan cheese. Are you tempted?
By Donna Davis | Published 7/29/2009
What are you, the groom, responsible to for in the months and days before the wedding? Do you need reminders for the last minute so you don't forget anything? You need this checklist to ward off those wedding jitters.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/28/2009
Does your bridal shower really need a schedule? The answer is, absolutely. In order to get everything done in the allotted time, you must have a doable plan.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/28/2009
I got a coupon with my Toshiba for 'free' music, then why was I charged for something I never received?
By Donna Davis | Published 7/27/2009
What other uses for cardboard have been introduced into our ozone starved planet? Can you reuse everything? We are trying.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/24/2009
Do you want to be well prepared for your wedding? Are you saving money or can't hire a wedding planner? Here are some items that belong in a wedding planner's kit that will help save the day.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/24/2009
How do you know if you have a food allergy? Should you seek the help of a physician? What do you do if you have a serious attack?
By Donna Davis | Published 7/22/2009
How many times and in how many ways can you use plastic bags? Here are a few ideas you may not have thought of.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/20/2009
Rich and full of herbs, this tantalizing sauce fills the sehses. The authentic Italian flavor is ready in about fifteen minutes.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/15/2009
You know it's fattening. You know you want it. If you are on a diet, don't even think of reading this recipe.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/15/2009
Would you like an easy soup recipe that will feed nine? Or twelve if you you add water? Get a four quart (four liter) stock pot and get cooking.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/13/2009
Do you have diabetes? Does your child have an allergy to wheat or other grains? Are you at a loss for a new dessert idea? Or are you looking for all natural goodness? Here are a few simple fruit desserts to enjoy.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/10/2009
You may not need to pay an expensive contractor to install a drainage system into your basement. If your house is older, you may need a simple solution.
By Donna Davis | Published 7/10/2009
What can a small business owner do to help the environment?
By Donna Davis | Published 7/3/2009
Do you love a garage sale, bazaars or antiques shows? Do you want one of those TV commercial brands, but don't want to pay shipping? Do you wonder where to get Fuller Brush, Watkins and Reda? It's all under one roof!
By Donna Davis | Published 7/1/2009
FoodEssentials is a new kind of website directed at informing the consumer about additives and allergens in food. What is in your food?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/28/2009
You have a talent? You want to market it? You want to make money by offering your community a service? This is how one seasoned business woman set up shop.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/26/2009
Friday's news alarmed Ohio libraries as the governor proposed 30 percent budget cuts. If nothing is done to stop it, the budget will pass on July 1, 2009. What can be done to stop the crisis?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/26/2009
What's going on west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? Here is the latest calendar of events for the West Virginia Panhandle.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/25/2009
These convenient little packages are just the right size for a glass of water or tea. But does the flavor hold 'true'?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/24/2009
What's going on in northern West Virginia in July 2009? Food, Festivals, and Music.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/21/2009
Are you visiting Steubenville? Moving here? Do you need plants? or tools? Here are the favorite hardware stores for local citizens.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/18/2009
What strange wonders are hiding on our planet under the telescope? or the microscope?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/18/2009
Are you tired of waiting for a sale? Does your creative genius need an outlet? Etsy can help you to make money and establish yourself.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/14/2009
Close-ups in the flower garden show a completely different image than our mind sees normally. What do these close-ups reveal?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/13/2009
It's strange what images we see in nature when we take close-ups. Soft skin, a velvety touch, hmmm.... It's okay, you can kiss these lips.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/13/2009
Is your teenager demanding more freedom? Are you unsure if he or she is ready?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/11/2009
West Virginia has a little bit slower life style than the fast paced city. Would you like to slow down a little and see what the country folk are up to? A little bluegrass music, perhaps? A quilt show?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/11/2009
If you don't have a strong stomach, don't look at this photo.
You know, they don't all run fast enough.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/10/2009
Are you visiting Steubenville? Attending college? Passing through? Here are the favorite grocery stores for local citizens.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/9/2009
You are a concerned parent. You want to do the best for your teenager. But, you wonder about drugs. What are the warning signs of drug abuse?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/9/2009
Are you afraid you are becoming dependent on your prescription medication? Are you afraid to take the pills the doctor prescribed for you because you don't want to become addicted to them?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/9/2009
Spring flowers give way to sweltering heat. So the blossom fades and our lives change in this heated economy.
Sing a song of summertime blues.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/8/2009
The world is a big place and everything moves so fast. What is the world like from the perspective of the box turtle?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/8/2009
Two male turkeys vie for the attention of a couple of females in full regalia
By Donna Davis | Published 6/7/2009
What is the first thing to do after you get engaged? The second? Everything you do is contingent on a few simple details.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/6/2009
Are you planning a social event? A wedding reception? A corporate dinner? A graduation party? How do you get a banquet hall that will fill your needs?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/2/2009
Did you ever wonder what is going on in the mind of another creature. Let yourself imagine seeing your reflection looking like this.
By Donna Davis | Published 6/1/2009
Close-ups reveal a new look at our world. Can you guess what this photo essay represents?
By Donna Davis | Published 6/1/2009
The second largest type of drug abuse in the United States is prescription drug abuse. What are the habits of a person who has this affliction?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/28/2009
What do the terms 'abuse' and 'dependence' actually mean? Am I dependent on my prescription medications?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/28/2009
What risks do our teenagers face this summer? How can we help them prevent trouble before it starts?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/28/2009
What strange planet is this? An exotic landscape on a weathered log from a new perspective
By Donna Davis | Published 5/27/2009
With the heat of summer come outdoor picnics and concerns about food poisoning. What unusual food poisoning ideas have their root in fact?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/26/2009
The public is concerned about the mortality rate of the newest Swine Flu epidemic. Is this the feared killer that the Spanish flu proved to be?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/25/2009
Global warming knows no guilt. No one takes the blame. What does the future hold? Fear.
By Donna Davis | Published 5/25/2009
What are the symptoms of the disease? What should you do if you think you have it?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/22/2009
Can you pass this way again? If you had forever....
By Donna Davis | Published 5/18/2009
If you hosted a dinner to observe humanity, what types of people would you invite?
By Donna Davis | Published 5/18/2009
Do you remember her dressed in your old clothes and high heels, dreaming of being a bride one day? That day has arrived.
By Donna Davis | Published 5/6/2009
A brief overview of the origin of silk fiber and the fabrics it is used to make.
By Donna Davis | Published 5/5/2009
A simple test to check your toilet tissue for compatibility with your septic tank
By Donna Davis | Published 5/5/2009
The Lasagna Rollatini is a perfect blend of fresh herbs and spices and generous portions.
By Donna Davis | Published 5/5/2009
A bridal shower, like a spring rain, helps the flower to grow.
By Donna Davis | Published 5/2/2009
What is the proper for our pants? Are dress slacks different from jeans? Where should my pants fall on my shoe?
By Donna Davis | Published 4/30/2009
Ever been late for a performance? Had to take the cheapest seat in the house?
By Donna Davis | Published 4/30/2009
Dean Martin's hometown, Steubenville, has a vernacular all it's own. Y'uns guys'll hafta read on t'see what't is.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/29/2009
The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is a full-service library system providing quality services to the community.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/29/2009
Birth-growth-maturity-death. This never-ending cycle brings both hope and despair.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/29/2009
This greeting card verse is very supportive of a loving father.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/28/2009
Does the 'Ultimate Bra Strap Solution' live up to its claims. This review is from a woman who actually tried it in the real world.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/28/2009
Here is a checklist for you well-prepared brides and bridesmaids.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/27/2009
Life cycles. A never ending beginning. How we contribute determines whether we are to remain.
By Donna Davis | Published 4/27/2009
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