The summer solstice happens this week officially starting my favorite season in the U.S., summer, which means we’re spending more time outdoors – gardening in the yard, jumping in the pool, firing up the barbecue, dining al fresco and soaking up the summer sun....
We’ve been benefiting from the veggies in our garden for nearly five years now. Yes, I live in Queens, NY but my roots are from a farm back in Central Jersey — so this city girl knows a thing or two about starting a vegetable garden. The benefits of...
It’s my birthday on Tuesday, a time to reflect (not dwell) on life’s past and cherish the moments I’ve set out to create. [You don’t have the right to complain about your life, if you’re not willing to change anything.] Words I’ve come to live by. Change is the...
Can you believe it’s June already? I think I’m having a mid-year crisis, how about you? If you’re feeling a bit defeated about not accomplishing a goal or adopting that new habit or resolution you set back in January — don’t worry...
Whether you’re trying to find that perfect gift for your mom, wife, sister or daughter — maybe it’s a combination of items fit snug in a gift basket that will make that special someone smile. In order to create a gift basket for mom, it’s as...
Want a sparkling home by the end of the spring cleaning season? There’s still time to pull on the gloves and get to work before summer entertaining begins. The best part after checking some of these tasks off your to-do list you won’t need to tackle them...