Book Review: The Santa Letters

After a tragic accident takes her husband’s life on Christmas Eve the previous year, single mom, Emma, is finding it hard to get into the Christmas spirit, in fact, she’s struggling with continual depression and crying herself to sleep each night. When her...
Making room for fish in the pond

Making room for fish in the pond

So you have a spot picked out and you know you want to have some fish in your pond. Do you know what kind you are looking for? Most fish will grow until they fill the space available for them. If you have a couple of gold fish in a gallon bowl, they will stay pretty...

Planning the spot for your pond

Last week I talked about pond-less water features, one of the many options available out there. There are dozens of possible looks available, so if this option appeals to you, look around and find something that fits your needs. If you prefer to have a pond and/or...

Surprise Packages Delivers

I’ve had The Company of Good Women series by Nancy Anderson, Lael Littke, and Carroll Morris on my must read list for quite a while, so when I was offered the chance to review the third book in their series titled Surprise Packages, I jumped at the chance. Though I...
Adding the trickling of water to your yard

Adding the trickling of water to your yard

There’s something so soothing about the sound of running water. I’ve always had a thing for a bubbling creek, or the sound of waves lapping up on the lake or ocean shore, so when I started looking at putting together my landscape, I knew I had to...

Cucumbers are good for your skin

Summer vegetables are starting to overflow your kitchen? Those veggies don’t have to be reserved for eating, you know. After a hectic summer, and back-to-school routine getting the kids ready for the new year, you deserve a break, and a bit of pampering....