Summer is here, and melons are on the menu! (Watermelon is practically synonymous with summer, right?!) The average American consumes about 27 pounds of melons each year, and I’d bet …
Did you know that baseball was first played barehanded? In 1870, injured player Doug Allison wore a buckskin mitten to protect his injured hand, and in 1875 player Charles Waite …
Do you fly a flag at your house? Maybe a Pride flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community or a Black Lives Matter flag in support of people of color? …
When I earned my first paycheck at age 15, I spent it on a purse. Not a very expensive purse (no designer logo!), but a well-made, pretty handbag that made …
If you’ve read many of our plant articles, you know I’m partial to pink. And while pink flowering plants are pretty easy to come by (as evidenced by our yard …
One holiday, when we were hosting Thanksgiving for the family, I discovered (much too late) that my oven desperately needed cleaning. Just as guests were arriving and I was heating …
I never thought I’d be intimidated by a fruit, but the first time I bought a pomegranate — without knowing anything about them — I admit to feeling a bit …
Do you find it surprising that tea is the second most popular drink in the world, second only to — no, not coffee — water? Hard to imagine, given the …
When we had a mantle (of sorts) in our last home, I’d usher in each season with a swap of candle colors. Spring tapers were the colors of pastel eggs, …
Did you know that the bathroom is a terrible place to store your medicines and supplements? So much for medicine cabinets! Heat and moisture in the bathroom can quickly deteriorate …
