Time is running out for you to be heard. You have until August 1 to help our coalition of homeowners prevent an onerous new rule from taking effect that would significantly impact the ability of hardworking Americans to buy or sell a home. This rule would also likely effect home values in neighborhoods nationwide. If [...]
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Benefits of Gardening for Kids
BENEFITS OF GARDENING FOR KIDS Numerous studies show that the outdoors remains the healthiest environment for children and adults. Gardening with children is one of the easiest ways to reap the benefits nature offers. Children with access to green outdoor spaces play more creatively and score higher on tests of self-discipline. Apparently, we may see [...]
How to Plan a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Talking to a friend of mine today, made me realize, that I should share some of my ideas for creating a successful traditional Thanksgiving dinner in an article. To take the sting out of the overwhelming arrangements for a grande family Thanksgiving get together, I’ve come up with a fool-proof plan for a successful Thanksgiving [...]
Home Sauna Good for You

While saunas have been around for a long time, only recently have Americans re-discovered the health benefits of saunas in spas, retreats, and eventually, at home. Many benefits can come from regular use of a sauna, i.e. Health Benefits Helps to relieve stress, tension, and fatigue Increases resistance to illness such as the common cold/hyper-thermia [...]
Feng Shui Garden And Landscape Design

Since most garden spaces and landscapes have predetermined boundaries, you typically must focus on what’s inside the garden rather than concerning yourself with the shape or dimensions of a garden area. This supports the spirit of Feng Shui, as it is the art of directing the energy of an environment. It’s less about creating a [...]
Attracting Nesting Birds
Welcome back. By now your yard is full of bird feeders, songs, and feathered friends darting about. Are you ready to watch these same birds prepare their nests and raise their young? If so, it isn’t hard! You can now share all aspects of the birding family. Watch the courtship, nest building, laying eggs, feeding [...]
