
How to get in the Right Mindset to Workout
How do you convince yourself to run five miles in the morning? It takes discipline, planning and a commitment to working out. But how do you develop the right mindset to exercise and stay focused? Avril James, a personal trainer and mindfulness instructor for...

April Puppy Talk – Pets and Allergies
Pets and Allergies Spring is here and with it comes allergy season. While you are battling allergies, you might not realize that your pet could have them, too. If your pet gets itchy during spring, they may be reacting to seasonal, environmental allergens. Many pets...

Adding Perennials to Your Outdoor Improvements
People are investing more in their property with improvements that extend their living outdoors. But adding a backyard patio and other hardscaping is not the only way to increase your home’s value. Creating interest by mixing in deep planting beds and wide borders...

How Did the Easter Tradition of Coloring Eggs Come About?
Easter is coming and soon you may be planning a Saturday to go on an egg hunt where your kids will see the Easter Bunny and then later that night color eggs. These cherished traditions have been around for centuries. The Easter bunny is thought to have been introduced...

Create Your Own Act of Green
This year, Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Will you take part in an “Act of Green”? An Act of Green is something simple or complex that you do for the environment. It can be done specifically on Earth Day or be a habit that you start in celebration of...