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Regardless of the size of your backyard, it should be a place that gives you joy and retreat. A backyard should be where you can unwind after a long week of work and have fun with friends and family. Is your backyard somewhere you can relax and enjoy a breeze? If not, then you are missing out on a lot. Here are simple tips for creating a serene and relaxing backyard.
With winter coming, there are a few maintenance tasks that should get done to your lawn before the first major frost.
When we moved into our home, I couldn’t wait to bring my houseplants over into their new home! I try to have houseplants all over as I use them to help de-stress and brighten our space! I love houseplants in my home as they have a naturally calming effect! It brings me joy watching them grow! For the black thumbs or those who are new to houseplants, we gathered nearly carefree plants for any lifestyle!
I love sharing my love of houseplants with anyone and everyone. I have shared plants and cuttings with friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
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Environmental education can impact our children in a powerful way. It teaches them about current environmental issues all over the world and ways to become an advocate for our natural habitat. Environmental education can help children be more aware about the importance of sustainability, conserving natural resources and helping create a greener and healthier environment for our economy to thrive in. A great way to start teaching your children about the environment is through gardening, and Sprout pencils are an intriguing introduction.
… [read more]It’s no secret that I love my houseplants! I remember one of my first houseplants was a mini african violet. One of my teachers gave it to me as a thank you for helping in her classroom! At the time, I didn’t understand the care but I kept watering it and it survived for awhile! These days, I am more aware of my houseplants and do the best I can for them. I can’t wait to show you how you can add character to your garden!
Little did I know that I would be so addicted to houseplants. I remember thinking I was a bit weird because I liked plants so much! My next plant was given to me by a friend of mine. She gave me one of her spider plant babies! After that, I knew I loved houseplants!Â
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I have been gardening all my life. I can remember being as young as 6 years old in the gardens with my parents and grandmother. So many great memories made and the gushing feeling of accomplishment when something I planted actually grew. Now that I am a mother with 3 kids of my own, the idea of instilling how important gardening can be is a big part of how I raise my kids. The great part, so many parents feel the same way. So here are some tips and tricks to help your kids become interested in gardening.
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Sometimes it can feel nearly impossible to drag your kids outside to enjoy a beautiful day. Outdoor play can not only keep your child happy and healthy, but it can also spark their imagination and curiosity. Here are 5 kid friendly activities you can do with your children to create long lasting memories.
… [read more]A few weeks ago, after a beautiful lunch date, I asked my guy if he would be my Valentine! He of course, said he would. He then asked me and I quickly agreed. Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Bring love for Valentine’s Day with Pretty In Quartz Bouquet!
I never realized how much I would enjoy flowers until I received a beautiful bouquet! Teleflora sent me their Flurry Of Elegance Bouquet a few months ago and I just loved it so much! The flowers easily lasted over a week!
… [read more]Are you ready for the holidays? We’re proud to share our Holiday Gift Guide 2019!
As a team, we worked hard to find the best gifts or gift ideas! We are very excited to share this year’s gift guide! This post is a collaboration between a few of our writers! Looking back, I feel like the holidays are quickly approaching! I’ve been waiting to make a few big purchases for my new home and we are only weeks from the big shopping days!
… [read more]It’s stressful being a single mom. Not only that, I’m doing all of this on my own. I am raising a teen with Autism and have no help. But, I keep going. I only focus on what I can control, which is our own happiness. I love being a homeowner. We’ve been living in our own place for almost a year now. Over the last year, I’ve been decorating and making it ours. Looking for unique home and garden decor? We found the cutest garden gnomes and unique art prints!
We’ve been living here for almost a year and I have yet to add my own touch to our outdoor area. My balcony was being renovated for about 5 months! Now that I have a beautiful and updated balcony, I want to add chairs and a small table to sit and enjoy the weather! Many of my neighbors store their barbecue, bird feeders, plants, flags, and other decorations. The garden gnomes I found are fun and add personality wherever you decide to put them!
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