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Creating a Front Yard Play Space with Tree Swings

I recently went to south Florida to visit my parents and as I was walking through their neighborhood, I was shocked at how many different homes chose to create a play space for their children in the front yard instead of in the back yard. Creating a perfectly adorable place for your children to play Read More

Backyard Science: Lesson on Types of Lichen

Help your kids see their surroundings in a brand new way when you take them outside on a lichen hunt. This small green plant that frequently grows on the bark of trees but which can also appear on concrete walls and other outdoor surfaces. In actuality, this small plant is a fungus that has a Read More

Mulled Wine and Hot Toddy Recipes for Cold Winter Nights

A wonderful way to enjoy your outdoor patio on a cold winter evening is with a steaming adult beverage to warm your hands. While coffee, tea, and hot cocoa would work, why not try a nice glass of mulled wine or a hot toddy? There are many recipes for mulled wine, but I prefer a Read More

DIY: Jute Wrapped Wreath

I make a lot of wreaths and a simple jute-wrapped wreath is the base of a lot of them. I want to show you just how easy it is to make beautiful wreaths at home that are completely customized to coordinate with your décor. To get started, let’s talk about how to make a jute-wrapped Read More

Fall DIY Projects to Come

It is time for fall and what better way to get in that fall mood than by decorating your home with beautiful orange flowers and cinnamon-scented pinecones? The beginning of fall is one of my favorite times of year because it marks the beginning of the holiday season. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are each holidays Read More

Decorating a Dorm Room

Are you getting ready to send your son or daughter off to college? With the start of school just days away, parents nationwide are making a mad dash to the stores to get everything their kids need for decorating a dorm. When you arrive at the college, chances are you will have a standard white Read More

Keys to Summer Reading Success

Summer vacation is fast approaching. When planning summer activities for your children, include activities that reinforce their academic progress, especially in reading. Educational studies have shown a strong link between reading ability and comprehension and academic achievement. There are several things a parent can do to encourage summer reading. Provide Reading Materials A variety of Read More

Happy Memorial Day

Today, as you enjoy the extra day that you get to spend with your families, keep your sights on what makes today so important. Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to take a moment out of our hectic lives and appreciate the freedoms that we have. That freedom would not have been possible were in Read More

A Garden and Home Décor with School Spirit

College graduations are upon us and many recent graduates are making that exciting, yet terrifying transition to adulthood. Just because you are graduating doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to the past four years of your life. You can have a grown-up space and show your school spirit at the same time. Outside Read More

How to Select Flowers For Your Artificial Arrangement

When selecting flowers for your artificial arrangement, there are several factors to consider. You must consider your color scheme and the size arrangement you desire. Then select stems that function as either line, focal, or filler flowers. Line Flowers The line flowers are stems that define the size and shape of your arrangement. Longer stems Read More