A few years back when the economy was crappy and I was home with my first born son I became a champ at thrift-ing and green living. Of coarse so was everyone else. We had gotten rid of cable so magazines became my go to entertainment while I was nursing. I'd anxiously await the mail … [Read more...]
It's a dogs life, use dogs to build community: take them for neighborhood walks and meet new friends mix it up by choosing a variety of routes, and experience new streets place a dog water bowl along the sidewalk to create the "dog water cooler" so they'll … [Read more...]
I'm back from a very restful trip to Nantucket. As I was preparing to write this blog post, I'm reminded that no matter where we go we are surrounded by community. Whether it is a community of friends on vacation, tourists on bicycles, or fisherman on their skiffs. Each represent a different type of … [Read more...]
MONTHLY GARDEN TO DO'S Watering: Adjust your watering schedule for warmer weather. Add mulch where plants are drying out too quickly. Generally, water established trees and shrubs every 10 to 14 days deeply. Water established beds weekly. This is not adequate for new plantings or in soil … [Read more...]
City of Albuquerque Little Library in McDuffie Park. Little Library donated by the PTA at Zia Elementary School. The seeds of Spring have been planted throughout the communities and these little librarys are popping up all over. What a great way to encourage literacy and community one book at a … [Read more...]
The sound of trickling, gurgling, and running water masks background noise. Water reflects and extends beautiful patterns and colors throughout the landscape. Whether large or small, formal or informal, water features create a focal point. Water features provide evaporative cooling when wind … [Read more...]
I made one of these two summers ago for my kiddos to use in the front yard. It's been a kid magnet since then and has provided dozens of kids hours of fun. I was shocked at how something so inexpensive and easy to make would be so enjoyable. Learn how to make one below and bring … [Read more...]
Check out these awesome playhouse. The kids would be lining up down the street to play on these. Schools out, now let's play! Parade of Playhouses by NM Appleseed. Cosmos Playhouse at Parade of Playhouses Pretending to be a customer at the Bank {or maybe a bank … [Read more...]
Reuse your greywater by sending it directly to your plants! Greywater PVC pipe delivering water to the apple tree. My very healthy greywater garden full of Maximilian sunflower, primrose, vinca and an apple tree. System of pipes attached from the house where we divert the … [Read more...]
It’s summer, “go outside and play” Kids and their “free time”. Where did it go? Longer school days and more homework, structured activities, "playdates", and screen time. So why did everyone play outside decades ago and no one does it now? Neighborhoods are DEAD. Kids need other … [Read more...]
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