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. […]
It is the perfect time of year to go outdoors! There are several days during the year that National Parks are FREE, and one of those days is coming up is this week, Thursday June 19th. Next Free Day! June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Check out this list of the Park locations by state. Upcoming Free National Parks Admission Day This […]
Texas is a big place, and the thought of finding things to do all over the state is overwhelming! Today I’m narrowing in on the Dallas-Fort Worth area, because you could spend at least a week here exploring frugal and family friendly options. Save this list of the top 25 free things to do in […]
One of the best things about summer in the south: PEACHES! The local, ripe ones are so delicious on their own, but make this simple peach crisp recipe to take them up to the next level. Note: I’ve made this with a gluten-free baking blend and it worked very well (make sure you’re using a […]
Father’s Day is always the third Sunday in June, and yet it can sneak up on you. If you forgot Father’s Day was coming up soon and need to get something for a special guy in your life, then consider one of these last minute Father’s Day gifts that you can pick up at a […]
