Chop! Chop!
We recently went on a little trip to one of our favorite places, New Orleans. There is no other place I have found that completely surrounds you in wonderful sights, sounds, smells and tastes! It can be...
The Oleander – Beautiful, But Deadly
It is the time of year to plant in the garden. The vegetable bed is one of the first plantings of spring for most of us. Flowers, trees and shrubs usually come next.
Flowers and shrubs are plentiful...
Celebrating Leap Day
Every four years February, the shortest month, gets an extra day. These years are called leap years and most people spend their Leap Day just they would spend any other day. Whoa! Wait a minute. Leap Day...
Pistachios!
Pistachios are one of the oldest edible nuts in the world, being grown in the Middle East for thousands of years. They are even mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible which indicates their rich history...
Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras is all about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement! Party goers know to dress in costumes of green, gold and purple and wear their colored beads that have been collected from the past...
Happy February… How ‘Bout Some Brownies?
February is my favorite month because there are so many things to celebrate such as Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day and Spunky Old Broads Day! (I am not making this up.) February is also the month when the...
Oscar Night
The 92nd Academy Awards show will be telecast on Sunday, February 9th. How about hosting an Oscar watch party? It could have lots of glitz and glam, or it could just be a casual informal gathering. No...
Soup’s On!
As I’m writing this, it is a gloomy, rainy day – seems like a “soup day” to me! I love to start a big pot of soup in the morning and “fiddle” with it all day until...
Super Bowl Party!
Sunday, February 2nd is Super Bowl Sunday, and even though the Cowboys won’t be playing in it, that doesn’t mean you can’t gather some family or friends together to watch the game and of course, “graze” at...
Gardening Q & A with Jane Slone
How do I get my kids interested in gardening?
Find a pair of their old sneakers and use your imagination. Poke several holes in the sneakers so that water will drain. Let the kids pick out their plants....
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Vets & Pets
This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
