A lot of us have heard the saying, "Stop and smell the flowers," but what about "Stop and look up at the stars?" Stargazing offers the same stress-relieving benefits as a walk in the garden, and forms an appreciation for one of the oldest, most natural activities known to humankind. And it’s fun! From Galileo [...]
Each year, new trends pop up, in food, gardening, fashion and yes, decorating. While some are fleeting , others are more meaningful and have a much longer “shelf life.” 2018 is no different and we are already seeing some significant interior design trends that are sure to make a difference in the homes of many. [...]
You might think that grilled cheese needs to be two slices of white bread and a slice of American cheddar, buttered on both sides and fried in your frying pan, served with your favorite warm soup, but in reality, grilled cheese can be so much more. I grew up with the standard cheddar on white [...]
The health benefits of moderate exercise are well known, and walking is one of the easiest ways for people of all ages to achieve them. Research shows that walking briskly for a total of 150 minutes a week – in bouts of as little as 10 minutes – can help you to: Lose weight Get [...]
The Internet is a necessity these days, like electricity and food. Social media is a constant presence and fact of daily life for most of us. We use it for shopping and buying movie tickets and finding recipes. It’s how we stay connected to friends and family. At younger and younger ages, children need it [...]
For most of us, “frozen food” conjures up cardboard pizza, pot pies, Hot Pockets and low-calorie lunches. Frozen food has evolved quite a bit from the early days of Swanson’s first “TV dinners,” but it’s still something we look at as a fallback when we don’t have time or energy to cook: cheaper than eating [...]
As smart as we may think our pets are, they often don’t know enough to avoid sniffing or ingesting foods and other products that are toxic to their delicate systems. Even something that may be harmless to humans – or to other species – can be lethal to your pet. Cats, dogs and other animals [...]
Having attractive landscaping is an important element of any home. Not only does it provide curb appeal, which affects your property value, but it also makes your yard a welcoming place for you and your family to relax and entertain. Although having an expansive lawn has been the traditional way to beautify outdoors, turf grass [...]