Take a Walk Down Candy Cane Lane

This delicious—and easy!—recipe will make a plateful of cookies or a bough-ful of edible Christmas tree decorations. But I’m guessing…

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Perky poinsettias all season long!

There’s no plant more popular this time of year than the poinsettia—except perhaps the Christmas tree itself! If you’re the…

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Keep Your Home Cozy This Winter

Don’t look now, but winter’s ice, snow, and frigid temps are on their way. So if you want to keep…

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Forget About Leftover Turkey–Squeeze Squash into Your Menu!

Actually, I’m not one to resist a big, fat turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving. But this time of year,…

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Wake Up and Smell the Coffee!

Wooden furniture looks great outside on your deck or patio. But wicked weather won’t be kind to your wooden furniture,…

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Be Prepared for an Emergency!

When Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast this week, leaving millions of people stranded in their homes without power, it…

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Banish Garage Clutter to Give Your Car a Warm Winter Home

Does your car have to “camp out” in the driveway or on the street because your garage is filled up…

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Get Creative in Your Closets!

It’s that time of year again—time to make the big switcheroo in your clothes closet. So pull your winter clothes…

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How Do You Like Them Apples?

Last week’s blog sang the praises of apples. But what if you overdid it at the orchard, and picked a…

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Enjoy the Season’s Last Cookouts!

Labor Day weekend heralds the official end of summer for most folks—the kids head back to school, the days grow…

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