Ah, lemonade…the favorite thirst quenching beverage of summer. This quintessential summer drink has some interesting history behind it. Did you know that lemonade was first documented in Ancient Egypt in 500AD when lemon juice was mixed with sugar to make a beverage known as qatarmizat? It was considered to be a valuable trade item and…
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Get Your Porch Summer Ready
Is your porch ready for summer? During the winter we rarely use our porches except for a place to duck in out of the rain, or bundle up and watch a snowstorm up close while staying warm and dry. But during the summer, the porch can act like an extension of our living space in…
Kick Off Summer Right – Memorial Day Is HERE!
We all know that Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of the summer season, and it’s here! No more cold, snowy days and lots of sunshine to look forward to, but are you ready? If you’re not planning a Memorial Day getaway, you might be planning a big backyard barbeque party for all…
10 Inexpensive Ways to Say “You’re a Terrific Teacher!”
We sure love our teachers, don’t we? They work hard, and they deserve our thanks. But teachers don’t need more apples, so what else can you do to show your favorite teacher how thankful you are for him or her? Here are a few inexpensive but creative ways for you to show your teacher appreciation….
Make Your Bucket List Dreams Come True
A bucket list is a list of things that make us happy, or that would make us happy if we did them. Do you have a bucket list? Are there things on your list that you really want to accomplish, but just aren’t sure how you’re going to make them happen? April is Stress Awareness…