Happy Sunday! I can't believe that Halloween and the end of October are almost here! This past weekend, I took some time to get some spring bulbs planted. Spring Bulbs in Planters Earlier this month, Longfield Gardens had a sale, so I purchased 100 tulip bulbs, 100 daffodil bulbs and 50 crocus corns in bulk. Yesterday, I decided to start planting them! That day, I nestled about half of the tulip and daffodils and all the crocus corns in 11 planters. Today, I hope to plant the rest in my front yard gardening bed. As you see in the below photo, the tulip and daffodil bulbs came in Continue reading...
End of Summer Roundup
Wow - I can't believe that it's September already! This summer flew by, even though my twins had internships and were away from home for most of it. But we were all able to vacation in beautiful Stowe, Vermont, together or a few days, which was amazing! I also had some great gardening wins this summer and got two new small appliances that I love for my kitchen! Read on for my recap for summer 2024! My Twins' Senior Year of College Both of my kids are seniors this year and will be graduating in May! Time flies!! One is at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania—where I went to college—and the Continue reading...
Disappointed With Your Garden? Here’s How To Bring It Around
Has your garden been a little less than fantastic lately? Does it seem like no matter what you do, your plants just aren't thriving? If so, don’t worry! Whether you’re dealing with wilting leaves or slow growth, there's always hope for reviving and rejuvenating a struggling garden. This guide provides simple yet effective tips to breathe new life into your garden and make it thrive again. Common Reasons Why Your Garden May Fail to Yield as Expected Gardening doesn't always turn out as intended. A common issue is inappropriate amounts of water, with either too much or too little Continue reading...
My Favorite Things Lately
I received free product in exchange for my review. Happy Monday, everyone! Today I am sharing a few of my favorite things. I have been very busy these days and haven't been able to blog much, so I thought I could share a bit about what I have been up to. Cozy Throw Blanket - Great Amazon Buy My kids and I love to sit underneath soft throw blankets when we watch TV in our family room. Sometimes our pup steals one of ours when he's looking for a soft place to sleep. So luckily I got a new plush throw from Amazon (for about $28) for our sofa so there will be enough blankets for Continue reading...
Planting Shrubs and Trees This Fall
Thanks to PlantingTree.com for sponsoring this post. I've always wanted a hydrangea plant. So when PlantingTree.com asked me if I would like to partner with them, I happily agreed. PlantingTree.com can send trees, shrubs and other plants like ornamental grasses right to your door. Ordering a Hyndrangea Plant in the Mail I decided to order an endless summer hydrangea plant. Once I ordered my hydrangea plant, it only took it 3 days to get to my door. My 1-gallon hydrangea ($59.95) arrived on my doorstep in perfect condition with big, beautiful green leaves. With Planting Continue reading...
How to Become an Urban Homesteader
Thanks to Park Seed for this guest post. Over time, technology and modern conveniences have become essential in our lives. We can place orders with 2-day shipping, take virtual tours and even have watches that can measure our blood oxygen levels. (How cool!) While it’s awesome to have these conveniences at our fingertips, it feels good to be self-sufficient and do something on our own. It's rewarding to work with our own hands, without the help of computers or video tutorials. Many looking for a more self-sufficient lifestyle are embracing the idea of homesteading. People Continue reading...
DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am happy that spring has finally arrived here in New Jersey! I am loving all the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard. I adore the warmer temperatures. I was feeling crafty recently, so I did a quick and easy craft for my backyard - wind chimes! I used an old terra cotta pot that I spray painted, cut out some vinyl designs with my Silhouette machine, and strung some beads and mini bells together. I got the beads and cute mini bells from Amazon. Terra Cotta pot wind chimes are a fun and easy craft. Terra Cotta Pot Wind Continue reading...
Zen Fairy Garden
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge blog hop! Once a month I get together with my blogging friends to tackle projects along a related theme. This month's theme is fairy gardens! The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! I decided to create a Zen fairy garden for my home's living room. My Zen fairy garden was inspired by mini fairy garden by Natalie Linda. I recently purchased a beautiful succulent planter/live arrangement from Etsy Shop, Arosezen. Arosezen sells beautiful succulent and Continue reading...
Friluftsliv – Why This Could be the Biggest Home Decor Trend in 2021
Happy New Year, everyone! 2021 is finally here. Although 2020 is over, life still isn't back to normal, as many of us socially distance/isolate ourselves to help stop the spread of Covid. But there is a lot you can do to make 2021 a better year - that's where the growing trend of Friluftsliv comes in. Friluftsli - And How It Can Improve Your Life in 2021 What is Friluftsliv? Pronounced "ree-loofts-liv," Friluftsliv is a Scandinavian word that means open air living. The Scandinavians inspired the cozy hygge lifestyle, and now people are embracing the Scandinavian concept of Continue reading...
Readying a Patio for Summer (Plus Water Feature)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Thanks to Aquascape for providing me with the patio and fountain described in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. With summer less than a month away, I have been readying my home's backyard patio for summer. Last week I took out the leaf blower and blew off all the dirt and leaves that had accumulated on the patio over the winter and this spring. Over the weekend, I got out my patio pond from Aquascape. My patio pond is a 33-inch square slate-like container that looks wonderful on my Continue reading...
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