It's nearly May, and that means summer vacation! If you haven't planned, now's the time to start. Whether you're traveling or staying closer to home, block out your dates and start the reservation process. The best time slots can fill up quickly. Enjoy the planning and then GO AND HAVE FUN!
A reminder that before starting your spring yardwork, be sure to empty all fuel for your powered yard equipment and replace it with new. Fuel goes bad and can gum up your engine. Proactive is better than frustrated! Happy yardwork!
Late April is perfect for planting roses. Choose bare-root or container-grown, both work well. Landscape roses do especially well in groups of three so buy in quantities that suit your design. Soon, you will have multitudes of blooms to enjoy!
Mindful breathing is simple, and I find it easiest to search a short video that counts breathing for me. Breathe in ... one, two, three ... Breathe out ... one, two three ... Soon, I fall into the rhythm and discover I really do feel more relaxed. It's especially useful when I'm frazzled and need a reset. Try it today!
This is a good opportunity to sort your expiration dates. Yet, it may still be edible, but expiration dates also suggest when the flavor punch of spices and diet sodas begin to fade. Baking goods also age out and sometimes won't rise well. Rotate older expiry dates to the front to use them up first. Happy eating!