Easter decorating: Give plastic eggs a second life as eggimals!
Whether the kids are age 4 or 40, they’ll be smiling when they see the eggimals on your Easter table. Your plastic eggs can turn into cats, mice, pigs,…
Month: April 2025
What you eat might ease arthritis pain
What you eat can ease arthritis pain Longevity is a blessing — unfortunately, our joints seem to complain a lot. According to the University of…
DIY bird feeders for kids
Quirky Easter traditions endure Easter traditions can get pretty quirky depending on where you are in the world. In parts of Scandinavia, like Sweden and…
How to improve your garden soil
Compaction, poor drainage, heavy clay content, and other natural or manmade variations can all lead to less-than-ideal conditions for growing beautiful…
Freshen up your furniture and carpet
Here’s a spring cleaning chore that may not have occurred to you: Freshen up your upholstery and carpeting. Even if you’re diligent about vacuuming during…
Quirky Easter traditions endure
Easter traditions can get pretty quirky depending on where you are in the world. In parts of Scandinavia, like Sweden and Finland, kids dress up as…
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting ‘the right tree’ in your yard
A new tree can add beauty to your landscape and value to your home, but choosing its location can be tricky. First, it should be placed to avoid contact…
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day is on April 22 and this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Each of us has the power to make meaningful choices each day that benefit the…
Xeriscape: Developing a beautiful landscape that saves water
Xeriscaping is a practice of landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, which conserve water and save maintenance time. The name comes from the Greek word…
Get ready to enjoy JAM! April is … National Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz it up in April to celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month. Jazz is an historical, cultural and living American treasure. That’s why the…