An annual Christmas tree expedition is a long-standing tradition for our family. Ever since our kids were little, we’d bundle up and head to a tree farm soon after Thanksgiving …
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Isn’t a clean car a treat? I love sliding into the driver’s seat of a tidy, clean car. I don’t love cleaning a car interior the way I enjoy, say, …
Are you inspired by lovely domestic pictures? Not so much pretty Pinterest pictures (though those can also do the trick), but photos of everyday items that just happen to be …
Here’s a plant project that brightens the longest winters. It’s easy to do (seriously — I detest when directions, whether for a recipe or a DIY craft, say it’s easy …
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I have two happy ZZ plants, and wow, I completely understand why the ZZ plant is so popular! It’s graceful and always healthy looking, with its shiny, waxy leaves and …
Taking good care of things is a lifestyle. For those of us who are committed to that lifestyle, passing its values onto our children is important. We want them to …
“Guarantee” sounds stronger than “warranty,” doesn’t it? (I always thought it was. I mean, we say we “guarantee” we’ll do something, right? We never warranty it.) When it comes to …
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I love our fall family trip to the pumpkin farm! Besides picking out the perfect pumpkins for carving and decorating, I love exploring other winter squash — bulbous butternut; bumpy …
I love working outside in the fall. It’s refreshing, and the tasks are so enjoyable. I also find myself daydreaming about next year’s flower beds, eager to map on paper …
Read moreFall outdoor checklist — Get your yard and garden winter ready
Cutting boards may just be the hardest-working equipment in my kitchen. I have a large cutting board for rolling out dough, a medium board for chopping most vegetables, a small …
