July is an exciting time during the summer where cookouts and fireworks are in full swing! While there are some great things to buy in July, including laptops, gym memberships, air conditioning units and more, there are certain items that would be best to wait on. We do have some big sale events this month […]
It sounds fancy, but it’s not! A galette is basically a free-form, open pie that doesn’t require perfection. It makes for a great dessert when you’re wanting pie, but don’t have pie time. This peach galette recipe is perfect for using your in-season peaches. Make your own pie crust or use a store bought one. […]
I went to Baltimore at least once as a child, and I remember very little about the city except for the harbor. Now, when I hear the word “harbor,” I immediately go back to my memories of that trip. Baltimore is a very unique city in terms of setting, because there is so much water […]
Join me tonight for Live Q&A session on drugstore shopping! I always tell folks that everything you don’t eat should come from the drugstores. This is your go-to place for paper goods, cleaning supplies, diapers, cosmetics, toothpaste and more. It has a small learning curve, but a huge payout!! A few links I plan mention: […]
Located in the center of the state, the motto of Columbia is “famously hot.” Having lived here for many years, I can attest that it’s not an incorrect motto. So while that may not draw anyone here on its own, there are lots of free things to do in Columbia SC that make it worthwhile to […]
Summer is one of the best seasons for fresh produce in the South. You’ve got fresh corn, strawberries, okra, peaches, and tons more. And if you’ve got a garden of your own, it makes it that much more fun! This recipe for summer vegetable gumbo is a great way to use all your fresh produce. […]
San Diego, California, is sometimes considered the birthplace of California because it is the first place visited by European explorers on the West Coast. It is a huge metropolitan area that is also a biotechnology and economic hub, which means there are endless options for things to do. It may not be the first place you […]
We orginally posted this in 2014, but everything is still super helpful today! Are you growing a vegetable garden this summer? Once seedlings begin sprouting up, it’s time to think about guarding your garden against pests. These sneaky little nibblers will gnaw on leaves, stems, and roots, killing your plant directly or slowly poisoning them. […]
