Graduation is a celebratory time, and usually it is customary to give the graduate a gift. What you give them will depend on what they are graduating from. However, the following are a few great graduation gift ideas: Money: Whether someone is graduating from high school, college … [Read more...] about Even More Great Grad Gift Ideas
Fun Activities
Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Looking for a simple recipe that's good for your kids? We love home made frozen yogurt. Sneak in some chunks of real fruit and you've got a creamy, delicious treat your kids will want to make (and chow down on) again and again. Here's how we make this frozen treat at our house … [Read more...] about Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Start a New Weekend Tradition: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
When I think of comfort, I think of the Saturday morning pancakes my father made throughout my childhood and adolescence and occasionally into my adulthood. At first it was chocolate chips and whipped cream, then, as I aged, oatmeal-laden cakes rich with bananas, blueberries, … [Read more...] about Start a New Weekend Tradition: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Garden Variety and Garden Growth
There are hundreds of different types of gardens, from Zen gardens which are mostly rock, to knot gardens, French, Italian, maze gardens and so forth. The point is that it would be ridiculous to try and name every garden type, but there are three main garden types people are … [Read more...] about Garden Variety and Garden Growth
Outdoor Games for Teens
Everyone loves a good game. We often don't know why, but getting together with some friends on a warm day in the great outdoors can be one of the most satisfying experiences. Some of my fondest memories are of playing basketball or football with a few buddies on a warm summer … [Read more...] about Outdoor Games for Teens