12 ways to foster care-to-keep values in children
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 …
Product warranties and guarantees — What we need to know
“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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How to store winter squash
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 …
Fall outdoor checklist — Get your yard and garden winter ready
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 …
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How to take care of a wood cutting board
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 …
What’s wrong with my houseplant?
Houseplants can be confounding. Some seem to thrive no matter what the conditions, while a few seem to need exactly the right pot in just the right window with just …
Green Housekeeping — Recipes and Solutions for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Home, By Christina Strutt
I’ve long been a fan of Cabbages & Roses’ swoon-worthy floral fabrics, so when I saw that founder Christina Strutt published a book called Green Housekeeping, I reserved it at …
How to store beets
How do you feel about beets? Seems they’re one of those love ’em or hate ’em foods. I’m in the love category. I love beets plain, pickled, pureed into soup, …
How to clean and store outdoor furniture for winter
If you live where the snow flies and you have outdoor furniture, you’ve likely been wowed by the snow that accumulated on it one time or another. It’s a little …
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How to store your lawn mower for winter
Your lawn mower is a super hard-working piece of equipment that deserves a little TLC before you roll it into the garage after the season’s final mowing. Taking just a …