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3 Tips For Improving Your Garden This Year
In the depths of winter, we do not tend to focus much on improving your garden right now. It is dark, cold and wet out there, and very often, snow-covered. The beautiful thing about gardens though, is that even without our attention, there are always stirrings out there. With spring around the corner, your garden will be getting ready to burst into life. Which makes now the perfect time for us to share 3 tips for improving your garden this year, giving you a few weeks to start making your plans and preparations. Pay attention to the structure The first thing worth doing is paying attention to the structure of your garden. You can make a real impact by tidying this up or changing it. Repair or replace any broken fencing, or perhaps you could give the fences a new color. Changing old brown fences into bright greens, or purples or blacks if you are feeling bold, can really change…
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Spring Ain’t All Sunshine So Get Your Home Ready!!
We’re moving quickly out of the gloom of winter now, the days are getting longer and brighter, but there’s still plenty of wind and rain to go around. Spring is here and while you might be happy to get out of the chill that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still a few risks to home, health and family you shouldn’t be aware of. Here’s how to get your home ready for a blooming great spring. Keep on top of that garden The grass is starting to grow again and, with it, comes all the busyness of the garden. Weeds, overgrowth, vines and the like can easily start to take over your outdoors, so it’s important to start taking care of it early and often. Make a garden maintenance schedule that does a little bit every week and it will be much easier to stay on top of. Don’t forget to trim hedges and trees if you want to avoid…
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My Idaho Update
I know it’s been awhile since I have done an Idaho update especially the progress on the house. So; here goes! Get a cup of coffee and get ready for some whining! If you are new here; The Husband and I just moved from California to Sandpoint Idaho. It’s quite the change. From the people (who are SO NICE!!) to the weather! The last month has seen 100° + days (I didn’t think Idaho got this hot!) today is actually cool (downright chilly!) with heavy wind gusts that are bending the trees around our house. (Keep bending…. Please! No fall down. No fall into house. Please!) I decided that while I am enjoying the master-bedroom, curled up on my big comfy chair, under my new cozy blanket! Starting a new book. (A real BOOK even!! Because; no Internet except my phone for a month!?! Has me a little cranky. AGHHHHHHHHHHHH) I am anxious for the siding to be up on…
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WORX 20V GT Revolution Trimmer/ Edger/Mini-Mower Father’s Day Giveaway!!
WORX 20V GT Revolution Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower Father’s Day Giveaway Giveaway Sponsored By: WORX Tools Hosted By: Holiday Contest and Sweeps Presents The: Holiday Contest and Sweeps along with a great group of Dedicated Co-Host’s is pleased to team up with a new giveaway sponsor named “WORX”. Tired of having to pull a ton of yard tools out of the garage to work on your yard and garden during the summer, then wondering if you extension cord is going to be long enough to reach your front and back yards. Well WORX has put a end to all of that endless work with their 20V. Yard Work CAN be easier. Features: Patented Command Feed™ Technology automatically extends fresh line, as you need it. Don’t stop. Just press and trim. 3-in-1 Flexibility from precision string trimmer…to powerful in-line wheeled edger…to easy-to-navigate mini mower. A Full Foot Longer than the original WORX GT. Extreme versatility with 7 handle and 6 rotating head…
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Rub-A-Dub With 2 Tubs!! LG Appliances Twin Wash! @BestBuy #ad @LGUS
As many perks as our new house in Idaho has, THIS laundry room design is not one of them!!! I have to admit, I can’t even imagine a house that goes with this laundry room. Can you!? But count me in for a tour!!! PLEASE!!! I promise not to drool on anything! (too much anyway….) First, check those LG Appliances! While the laundry room design in the picture is what made my eyes glass over and my heart go pitter-pat, the washer and dryer really piqued my interest. This is the LG Twin Wash system. MAN oh MAN does this laundry system have PERKS!! Where was this LG TwinWash System when my kids lived at home?? Think of all those emergency “MOM!! I NEED this top TOMORROW” crisis tantrums I could have averted. LG’s TwinWash system, you get the best of both worlds. Small loads that can’t wait or that ONE red shirt, along with that full load of whites. …
