Travel Bag: Garden tours dazzle the eye
We all look forward to a resurgence of beautiful blooms — particularly those who live in colder climates — and there’s no shortage of garden tours to…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
How to drink more water when you hate water
We all know we’re supposed to keep hydrated and that no, red wine or coffee unfortunately do not count. But the problem for a lot of people is that they…
Tips for greening up cleaning
Have you ever thought about making an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, or drain unclogger that didn’t have so many harsh chemicals in it? There are…
Festival honors the world’s original ecologist
Long before Earth Day was a thing and before conservationism was a word, Aldo Leopold was studying and journaling about it. Born in Iowa in 1887, Leopold…
Nibbling in the garden? Edible flowers abound
Most anyone who owns a cat can tell you that felines go crazy for flowers. But did you realize that humans also like to nibble on them? In the popular TV…
Choosing safe toys for eye and brain development
Electronic devices are kid magnets, but they aren’t always the best choice for development, doctors say. According to doctors of optometry, Kellye…
The importance of reading aloud to your children
Reading aloud to your children is a great way to entertain them and help them get to sleep, according to The New York Times. It can even help improve…
Families connect at home meetings
Busy family members can meet up and speak up at special weekly meetings. According to Aha! Parenting, family meetings help kids to feel more important…
Spring starts earlier than you think
If you’re in a rush to get to spring already, consider marking your calendar with the meteorological first day of spring. Meteorological seasons are…
Favorite old-time flowers get new boost for planting season
Clothing, food, and hip nightclubs don’t have a monopoly on trendiness. Flowers get ranked accordingly, too. And for those who like to stay on top of the…