Since we have been talking about bird decor I wanted to share with you my hanging birds. It is easy to take a few branches and fill them with paper birds. Choose a variety of decorative papers that coordinate with your home decor or with the season. Then make a bunch of these little birds to hang. This is a nice weekend craft that you can make for yourself orRead More →
Even though Spring is officially still a week away, Daylight Savings Time always feels like the start of the new season. It’s staying lighter longer and the days are a “little” warmer. As spring starts to slip in, I begin to think about birds. I’ve been hearing birds outside my window lately. And I am waiting to see the first robin. As I wait it’s a good time to decorateRead More →
Have you been planning your flower and vegetable garden for the season? There are still weeks left before the actual growing season begins for many of us. However, there are plenty of chores that can be done now to begin to get your garden ready for planting. Gardening really involves so many activities during the year. Here are some of the things that you might want to do to getRead More →
Your Mom was probably the first to tell you this. When you are under the weather one of the best foods to eat is a simple Chicken Noodle Soup. There are studies that actually support your Mom. The moistening steam can help to clear your sinuses. Chicken soup also has an anti-inflammatory response that might reduce your symptoms. The fact is it is just soothing and comforting when you haveRead More →
Have you been sick this winter? There is so much going around that it is hard not to be exposed to something. I have several family members that have had bad colds this year, but I managed to dodge those bullets. Part of the reason why I don’t get as many illnesses is that I take an active role in trying to stay healthy. I have created a cold-fighting arsenalRead More →
Before spring weather makes it’s debut, I like to fill my house with flowers. My paperwhites are blooming and I have faux spring branches all around. One other thing I like to do pre-spring is to buy some potted flowering plants. Have you ever noticed how unattractive those little containers are? You know the plastic ones that they sell potted plants in at the garden centers. Over the years, IRead More →
Do you want to have an awesome garden this year? If your answer is yes than now is the time to start mentally planning for the garden season. Although it’s too early to be working the soil, it’s not too early to plan. So if you are relatively new to gardening, how do you go about planning for the gardening season? You can plan your garden in three easy steps. Read More →
Not long ago I picked up a 2 pound bag of meyer lemons at the store for a great price. But, I have been too busy to do anything with them. So I thought that it was time for a recipe with lemon in it. Before I get to the recipe, we should talk about the lowly lemon. I love lemons, let me count the ways. Lemon’s bright flavor canRead More →
Can I let you in on a little secret? I love flowers of all kinds! It is certainly not possible to find flowers in my yard right now. And I am waiting for my paperwhites to bloom, but that’s going to be awhile. I regularly buy flowers from the grocery store when I need a pick me up. But in the late winter, I love to have forced branches toRead More →
Are you ready for another soup. Since it’s February it time for a new Soup of the Month! This month I am showcasing Potato and Smoked Sausage Soup. Since it’s still the winter season, soup is a great option for cold nights. The seasonal produce has not changed much since January. We are still looking at Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, leeks and potatoes. Many people do not enjoy broccoli andRead More →