Category Archives: Household Tips
Gardening 101 – Back up plans
When I was a kid, I sang, “Here we go round the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush. Here we go round the mulberry bush, on a cold and frosty morning.” Yep, I sang it as an adult, … Continue reading
Gardening – Potting geraniums
Now, that I’m officially finished with my book tour… (Have you gotten your copy yet?!) … I can get to some serious gardening at Edgewater Farm. For me, gardening is the ultimate therapy. If you’re upset, you can aggressively yank … Continue reading
Travel – Gone Tanning
Perhaps the hat gives you an idea of where I’m spending the week. I’ll be sitting on the beach with a good book in one hand and a fun cocktail in the other, gearing up for what looks like to … Continue reading
Holidays – Happy Easter
Happy Easter! And Happy Passover! I went simple this year with my Easter eggs. I like the look of the one color in the vintage berry baskets (a garage sale find!) I was happy making them and I’ll be even … Continue reading
Life 101 – Happy Advice
Congrats, you’ve survived the Ides of March. (Julius Caesar was not so lucky, though he did get a salad named for him.) Now that you’ve survived, it’s time to promise yourself that tomorrow you’ll live life big. With that thought, … Continue reading
Gardening – Wisdom
Speaking of gardening and gorgeous weather, I couldn’t resist playing hooky today and scooting across the Brooklyn Bridge and into the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even in the early weeks of March, there was much in bloom from crocus and daffodils … Continue reading
Gardening – Forsythia
I think every yard should have some forsythia. I always look forward to its yellow blossoms ushering in spring, and am often found traipsing through February snow to cut branches to bring them inside and “force” them to open. Groundhog … Continue reading
Quick Fix – CD cleaner
Okay, okay, I know. Who has CDs anymore? Well, I do. Thousands of ’em. And on my “To Do” list for several years has been downloading them into my iTunes. I’ve finally begun the project and have found numerous CDs … Continue reading
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Gardening – The Bird House
While you’re thinking spring gardening, think about a bird house (or three). They aren’t just for decorative purposes! I’m going to put mine up this weekend for the early birds. (Proving the old adage: “the early bird gets the condo.”) … Continue reading
Quick Fix – Peanut Butter Day
Did you know March 1 is “National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day?” But everyday for me is peanut butter day! It is my go to afternoon snack, as it was my granddad’s before me. (A shout out to my favorite, Skippy, … Continue reading
