Do you know who your neighbors are? When I moved into my first house, I knew the old couple across the street because the woman gardened and her husband always looked a little cantankerous. And I knew the single mother next door to us because, as our accounts manager David would say, she was an …
From Farm to Table
Did you know that broccoli travels for about 7 to 10 days before reaching your local grocery store? That means that half of your broccoli’s life is already gone when you take it home. If it sits in your refrigerator for a few more days, there’s a good possibility that by the time you want …
Friday Eats: Graduation Fare
Well, I’m not surprised to say that Martha Stewart and gang have outdone themselves again! There will be tons of recipes in this post to cover a broad range of palettes, from fancier get-togethers to backyard simplicity still bursting with flavor. These recipes are from blogs and sites that I adore, and trust with all my …
DIY: Graduation Party and Favors
There are so many things to make ready for a graduation party. From food to favors to decorations, all the while dealing with the fact that your graduate may be leaving home for the first in a few short months, or may be moving onto a full-time career in just a few days. So because …
DIY: Chalkboard Plant Stakes
If you’re challenged at identifying plants like I am, raise your hand. It’s ok if there are people around you… just raise your hand anyway and tell them you’re stretching. I can’t tell the green of a vegetable from another, let alone a plant from a plant. And herbs? I have no idea… the only …
