With the holidays fast approaching, and school soon to be out, you might be wondering how to keep your kids busy through the winter holidays. Town libraries often have holiday workshops just for kids and youths so they can have fun while learning something new. For the little ones, libraries are places of mystery
In Denmark, they use the word hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) to describe a cosy and comfortable feeling. It's thought that the word originated from the root “hug,” or an embrace to comfort. The Danes use it to refer to a form of everyday togetherness; a highly valued experience of safety, equality, personal wholeness, and spontaneous
Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile squash that is practically the essence of autumn. It is one of the oldest known vegetables to be cultivated by humans for nutritional and aesthetic value. Easy to grow, a small pumpkin patch provides enough fruit for an entire family. Pumpkins are easy to grow with minimal care. They
Icy pops and other ice treats are as much a part of summer as bar-b-ques and swimming. These wonderful summer treats can also be nutritious and tasty. Homemade pops allow control of the sugar content. They're so good, kids won't know they're getting a portion of their daily vitamins and minerals in every treat.
May is a wonderful time of year when spring slowly yields to the warm breezes of summer. It's a month full of anticipation for the coming holidays. Here are some family fun ideas to help start your summer. Heirloom container gardening For yard or enjoy container gardening, May is typically the planting season for
In most cities, homeowners are allowed to keep ducks and chickens in their backyard. They are a wonderful way to reconnect with our food ecosystem and, when we can influence where our food comes from, it's empowering on many levels. By controlling the egg laying process through organic feed and humane treatment we're doing
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to brighten dark corners and halls. Inexpensive patio lanterns or micro lights in mason jars will brighten these areas. Aim for even
Every holiday season, the snow globe makes its appearance on windowsills and study desks. Inside are magical dioramas with miniature villages or people in landscapes. It's fun to give them a shake and image being inside the winter wonder land. Snow globes are easy to make and allow you to customize the scene to suit
Coffee is a taste experience similar to wine appreciation. In fact, many of the techniques are the same and coffee connoisseurs are referred to as sommeliers. Hosting a coffee tasting for friends or co-workers is a great way to learn about different coffee varieties from around the world and perhaps find one that you love.
Late summer is the month to begin gathering your supplies for making delicious preserves to enjoy over the winter. Making jam and other spreads is one of the easiest things to do. You may have memories of cooking berries and pouring the mixtures into jars. Preserves don't require any fancy equipment, just some sterile jars,
