Home & Garden

Like most people, my husband and I look forward to springtime as an opportunity to freshen things up in and around our house. As the weather warms up and the sunny days grow longer, we love turning up the radio (he enjoys cleaning to Fleetwood Mac), opening up the windows and clearing out the clutter.  […]

The old adage, “Out with the old and in with the new,” is applicable to so many aspects of life. It even applies to spring gardening. Although Mother Nature effortlessly brings forth new growth each year, there are a few simple tips to get the most beauty out of your perennial flower garden. The first […]

“Why are there caterpillars in your lunchbox?” my father asked my elementary school-aged self. What is your first memory of butterflies? When you think of butterflies, do you picture a monarch? How would you feel knowing there are 90% fewer monarchs now than there were in the 1990s? Unfortunately, this is true, and in December […]

If you are a parent of school-age children, chances are you have spent the past few months wondering what school would look like this year. I’m willing to bet that you’ve had countless conversations with family, friends and even total strangers about the options that schools were offering and which of those options – if […]

I recently read a fascinating article in The Wall Street Journal about how rituals have the power to turn periods of isolation into opportunities for self-growth. The author, William James, a well-known American philosopher and psychologist, also happened to be his wife’s primary caretaker throughout her 10-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. While caring for her, […]

Did your grandmother set aside egg shells and coffee grounds on the kitchen counter following a big breakfast? If you never asked her why, your grandmother and many others in her generation were composting, just like more and more people are doing today. Composting at home is economical and environmentally friendly. Compost is organic material […]

Many garages serve as overstuffed closets rather than a place to park vehicles. Decluttering and organizing your garage can help you get a step closer to preparing for winter. Step one is to envision your end goal. For most people, that usually involves a vehicle parked inside the garage, rather than in the driveway, with […]

Long before pandemic life became reality, my husband always made a big deal about being prepared. He maintained that we needed to keep a month’s supply of food, water and basic supplies on hand at all times, and I’ll admit I often rolled my eyes at what seemed like paranoia. However, when the economy suddenly […]