Perennials are the perfect option for those who like plants that provide year to year color. Got sun? Check out these 10 Hardy Perennials for Sunny Gardens. How does your garden grow? A lot of people love to garden but often get intimidated by planting. Relax my friends. There is no need to feel intimidated of gardening. Others chomp at the bit to start digging in the soil as soon as the ...
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15 Fun Things To Do In Boston
Thinking about visiting Boston? If you do (you really should!), check out these 15 Fun Things To Do In Boston. I am going to let you in on a little secret. As hard as it was to see my oldest off to college in Boston, MA, I was equally excited for her because she was going to college in Boston. Boston! Beantown! Attending college in Boston is a win-win situation for our entire family. Why, you ...
Easy Green Bean And Bacon Salad
Are you planning the Ultimate Easter Menu? This Easy Green Bean And Bacon Salad is the perfect side dish recipe to enjoy any time of the year. Growing up, Easter dinner was all about cold meats and salads. Growing up partly in the Ukranian tradition of my mom's family, we often followed the traditions of her Eastern European roots at Easter. Truth be told, Easter was never one of my favorite ...
Five Easy Care Garden Flowers
Spring has sprung. It's time to get digging in the garden with these Five Easy Care Garden Flowers. I think I am pretty much done with winter. It's been a rough one here in New Jersey. Snow, freezing cold temps and cabin fever have me dreaming of working in my garden again. March is finally here and that means we are one step closer to warmer days and longer nights. Not to rush things, but I ...
Letter Tile Garden Markers
Who is ready for an easy and fun garden craft today? Have you planted your vegetable garden yet? These Letter Tile Garden Markers are the perfect way to identify what you have growing in your garden. It is also a really fun craft for kids to create. I am always a strong supporter of making gardening a fun family activity. Why not take it one step further and make these easy-peasy garden ...
Sausage Tomato Goat Cheese Tarts
Are you looking for a sophisticated yet simple appetizer to serve are your next party? These Sausage Tomato Goat Cheese Tarts are the perfect solution. They are light, flavorful and really delicious! Another bonus - these tarts can also serve as a light dinner along with a salad. Oh, the joy of the holiday season!Today I am going Gaga for Goat Cheese. I love to cook with goat cheese. It's a ...
Summer Tomato Pie
Are you a tomato lover? This delicious Summer Tomato Pie recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. It's a great way to use all those ripe tomatoes from your garden. Chances are if you live in the great state of New Jersey, or have visited in the past, you are well aware that our Jersey Tomatoes will knock you socks off. Plump, juicy and red through and through....yep they are THAT good! ...
A Visit To The Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.
Heading to the nation's capital with the family? Don't forget to plan a visit to the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C. My family loves to explore our great nation's capital - Washington, D.C. There is so much to see from history to culture it is impossible to do it all in one day. While we don't visit there nearly enough, we set aside some time while visiting my best friend Gina to see how ...
Jersey Fresh Panzanella Salad
Tomato season calls for a delicious Jersey Fresh Panzanella Salad. Ripe juicy tomatoes pair up with rustic french bread to create a delicious summer salad. All hail the Jersey Tomato. If there is one thing the Garden State is famous for it's our Jersey Fresh Tomatoes. If you hail from the great Garden State, you probably know just how wonderful our Jersey Tomatoes are! They are the reddest of ...