Real love can be found almost anywhere and in any era. Every February, thoughts turn to love, flowers, candy hearts and sugary sweet cards. Even though Valentine’s Day has been around for centuries, it’s only recently become the extravagant celebration it is today. You can blame ingenuity and the ir...

Modern children are not getting enough daily physical activity. So says a 2024 report from the Physical Activity Alliance, a coalition that works to promote regular participation in physical activity. Researchers behind the report utilized data from the National Survey of Children’s Health and Natio...

Starting garden plants from seeds indoors can be an enjoyable project for any gardener. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to grow a wide variety of plants. Many garden favorites are found in a greater variety of colors, sizes and growth habits as seeds rather than as started plants. Sowing Seeds Sow...

Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water or capital, lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical ways to ease the pressure, and most solutions work best when combined with other methods...

Functionality is important when designing the interior spaces in a home. Homeowners who redesign their interior spaces can emphasize functionality to help reduce clutter and create a more efficient and even calming space. Laundry rooms may not be the most glamorous rooms in a home, but they do get l...

Gardening is more than planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s also about creating a healthy environment for plants to thrive. One way gardeners do this is by using different types of crops that support the garden in unique ways. These are called companion crops, trap crops and cover crops. Each...

We ate supper every evening as a family, sometimes joined by drop-in visitors or extended family. Mama spent many hours preparing home-cooked meals and there was usually plenty to go around, but sometimes, when it looked as if we would be short a helping or two, Mama would excuse herself from the ta...

Decadent treats and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Couples typically exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day, and those gifts are often accompanied by something sweet. A survey from Statista found that 44% of respondents intended to purchase candy and sweets for their significant other on Valentine’s Da...

“Don’t forget: I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – “Notting Hill” That quote lives on in infamy as a GIF in the internet age. Even if you haven’t seen the classic Julia Roberts vehicle “Notting Hill,” you’ve likely seen the meme gracing many a group chat. It’...