Gearing Up for Gardening

While we are far from professional or even proficient gardeners, we try to grow herbs and vegetables every year. Our yard doesn’t offer much room for these endeavors, so we must get creative. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite resources that I look to when planning out our garden.  We recently ran across this…

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Seattle Spotlight: Chihuly Garden and Glass & Space Needle

I am a sucker for a garden. Everywhere we travel, I try to find a local garden to explore. When we went to President Clinton’s library in Little Rock, AR, I saw some of Chihuly’s work displayed there. It also is featured in Atlanta’s Botanical garden which is incredible! So when we were heading to…

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DIY Backyard Transformation: Taking School Outside

In May my son was wandering around in our backyard desiring to find a way to get his hands dirty in a good project. Little did he know what kind of trouble he would start! I grew up in the house my family lives in. When I was eight years old, my parents put in…

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Planting a Fairy Garden to Cultivate Creativity

My youngest turned 11 this past week. I don’t know how time has passed so quickly. Her sister had a “Planty Party” last month, and I’m not one of those moms that throws a party for every one of my kids every year. We rotate around which helps my sanity as well as our budget.…

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A Secret Garden Inspired Planty Party

My middle daughter turned 13 this past week and we celebrated with a Secret Garden inspired Planty Party. My girl is slightly obsessed with succulents…growing them, drawing them, and enjoying them. Every time we go to a garden store, we have to stroll slowly down the succulent aisle to see what’s new. We don’t do parties every year for…

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