In the garden… you can start planting strawberries and start seedlings for tomatoes. I like to start these in ice cream cones in the porch and then when it gets a little warmer just pop the whole thing into the garden. The cone’s make a small perfect pot and they are biodegradable. 2. For...
In the Garden it’s time to start growing indoors from seedlings your tomatoes. You should start harvesting the kale and lettuces planted in late fall. If you missed that marker it is still perfectly fine to plant seeds for lettuce, radishes, carrots and beets now. It’s a good time to establish berry bushes too;...
I will this month celebrate that dreaded birthday and the funny thing is I am grateful for getting to have it. Many of my friends go through their lives worried about this and all the fun stuff that comes with getting older but I have taken it all in stride. Life works out much...
Lessons learned in life come from many different experiences. Some leave lasting impressions that then influence the ways we perceive and react to the world. One hopes in a lifetime to master many virtues and the way we do this is through experiences. Aristotle wrote of 12 virtues the first of which is courage. ...
Nothing reminds us more of the holidays than getting a box of homemade cookies from neighbors and friends. There’s just something so special about that! This year I am making a collection of three “No-Bake” varieties that are sure to satisfy all. Alisa’s No Bake Gingerbread Truffles What you’ll need: 1 13-oz package of...
Part of any vacation planning is booking experiences that will be remembered and talked about for years. This year marks the 60th birthday of the world’s most popular doll, Barbie and both Hilton Buenos Aires and Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe have created an experience for guests to live life like Barbie from arrival...
There’s lots of reasons we send flowers, usually for a celebration of a holiday or season and in all cases when someone dies. Flowers signify a gesture of caring and thoughtfulness but did you know each flower has historical heritage tracing back specific meanings for both the sender and the receiver? During the reign...
In the garden it’s time to plant trees and any other edible items like Swiss chard and peas that you have not already done. Cilantro and parsley and dill should go in now. Flowering bulbs need to be installed by end of month and adding to the composting from your kitchen will provide you...
Have you ever kept a diary? I remember getting those cute little one’s that had a lock and key back through my teen years. I would actually use mine to make lists and goals for myself and sometimes jot down stuff that I did not want to forget. In college I had to keep...
Ok my sweet readers…this month what we are going to discuss is not going to be anything new but it sure is necessary. Morgan Freeman is one of my mentors. He has created a life of multiprenuership as both an actor, advocate and fantastic person. He uses his influence to change the world, teaching...
In the Garden it’s time to plant fall tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, kale and lettuce varieties. Mulch and till in manure to ensure a nutrient rich soil that will feed the plants as we go onto the cooler months. Refurbish around the pool with new annuals like petunias that like it a little cooler mixed...
One thing is for sure…I love a mess free meal and grilling allows for a complete meal from start to finish! Here’s one of my go to grill meals that my family loves. Honey glazed pork chops Fresh corn and asparagus with garlic butter and perfectly peachy bitesPrepare the chops by bagging them in a honey and...
You know I spend a lot of time with little people. My littles don’t read this column and some can’t even read yet at all. After being their photographer from birth throughout their childhoods it’s not really a shoot when they see me…it’s a visit where they get to spend quality time with their...
This is a refreshing take on an old favorite and especially lovely with shortbread cookies by the pool! You’ll need: 4 cups water 2 cups coarsely chopped peaches 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons) 1 peach, cut into wedges Fresh mint or thyme...
That was a question that I asked myself recently. By “Him” I mean GOD of course, and my reasons were many. Most of us who are Christians are trained and taught to pray and for the most part...
You know I spend a lot of time with little people. My littles don’t read this column and some can’t even read yet at all. After being their photographer from birth throughout their childhoods it’s not really a shoot when they see me…it’s a visit where they get to spend quality time with their...
Hummingbirds are beautiful to watch and if you’ll keep a feeder filled and clean in a shady place you’ll see plenty of them in your yard this month! You’ll need: 1 cup of sugar 4 cups of water ...
In the garden it’s time to gear up for the humming birds! They love shade and you’ll want to keep their feeders clean and with fresh nectar. See recipe below for making your own homemade nectar. Planting a garden full of flowers that attract both hummers and bees alike will insure the proper pollination...
The day my Nana died was a good day as ever there could be… she lived to 102 and was as they say “done.” A few hours earlier I had been summoned by sister to get here quickly… but in reality she wasn’t going anywhere .. that is until I arrived. She was a...
In the garden it is time to pull out all the sad and lonely veggies from the summer and rematch and reseed for a fall bounty. Right now you should plant new tomatoes, Plant long-term, frost-tolerant vegetables together. Frost-tolerant vegetables include beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, chard, collard, garlic, kale, lettuce, mustard, onion, parsley, spinach and turnip. In the...
