While there are hundreds of different garden types most boil down to one of the following three basic types: Flower or landscaping, herb, or vegetable. In other words, gardens are either there for decorative purposes, or to grow food. The following is a look at three things you … [Read more...] about Different Types of Gardens and How to Promote Growth
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Mom I’m Bored! Coming Up with A Summer Reading List
Just because your child is not in school during the summer, doesn't mean they should stop learning and stop reading. Help your child put together a reading list for summer, and make sure they keep reading. Here are a few tips for coming up with a reading list for the … [Read more...] about Mom I’m Bored! Coming Up with A Summer Reading List
Preppy Baby Names – Muffy Makes a Comeback
A lot can happen in 30 years. In 1980, Lisa Birnbach's "Official Preppy Handbook" hit the bookstores (no Amazon back then). Even Birnbach herself probably did not foresee that the Handbook, a catalog of all things preppy, would go on to become an international bestseller, a cult … [Read more...] about Preppy Baby Names – Muffy Makes a Comeback
Summertime Activities for Kids
The summer is a great time for activity, and enjoying summer camp. The following are some of the best activities for kids to enjoy in the summer, and some of the benefits of having your child participate in a summer camp. 1. Swimming passes. A swim pass to your local pool, or … [Read more...] about Summertime Activities for Kids
Bon Italia! Top Five Things to Do in Tuscany
The summer is a great time to visit the historic and lovely area of Tuscany. There are a number of beautiful sites, wonderful restaurants, and interesting historic monuments and the like to do, see, and eat at. The following is a look at the top five things to do in Tuscany in … [Read more...] about Bon Italia! Top Five Things to Do in Tuscany
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to