Sure, conserving water is good for the planet—but it can also help keep your budget from drying up. There are a number of easy, convenient ways you can cut down on water usage at home: Don’t leave faucets running. Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of under running water in the sink (this promotes [...]
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Keep your garden pest-free, naturally. Pest infestations, including insects and encroaching wildlife like deer and rabbits, are the bane of an avid gardener’s existence. It’s frustrating to watch all of your hard work ruined by curious—or hungry—creatures. But if you’d rather not turn to expensive, messy, and potentially hazardous chemical solutions to protect your plants, [...]
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By: Gary Polsky (http://www.apexlifestyledesign.com) “Professional Intimate Relationships” form the fabric of your life. Think of the long-term colleagues you’ve worked with who have shared your vision for life and have helped you maintain a positive outlook throughout your working years. Retirement shouldn’t bring an end to all of these energizing professional relationships – the ones [...]
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“To gnome or not to gnome?” Das ist the question. Yes, that is German if you’re curious! You may not have even known, but these decorative lawn ornaments have a deep history rooted in German culture. Interestingly enough, there’s much controversy over who the first garden gnome producer actually was, but it’s been reported that [...]
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Hosting a New Year’s Eve bash doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Keep the celebration simple and focus on the reason you’re gathered together – to ring in the new year with friends by your side. As you raise your glass of champagne or sparkling juice at midnight, your guests will appreciate the little [...]
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Gloria MacKay of Trilogy at Redmond Ridge is a writer of poetry and essays. She shares her thoughts and reflections with her fellow Trilogy members through her Sense of Place article series. I have reached the point where I would trade all of my Christmas cookies for one piece of fresh strawberry pie. ‘Tis the [...]
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In her latest issue of the Reading Corner, Pam Stolpman of Trilogy Monarch Dunes has chosen three books that would seem, on the surface, to be as different as three books could possibly be. Set in Auvers, France, in the summer of 1890, Leaving Van Gogh, by Barbara Wallace, offers an imagined account of the [...]
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Cooking for a large family gathering, a party of two, or just for yourself? Herbs can make a big difference in the flavor of meals you make without adding fat. Many even offer healthy benefits. But purchasing the perfect amount of herbs, without having too much or not enough, can be a challenge. A fun [...]
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Why put up with limited parking, chaotic crowds, and long lines at your local mall when you can find the perfect presents for everyone on your holiday list from the comfort of your own couch? Read on for a list of click-worthy websites that will inspire ideas for all of the special people in your [...]
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We all feel a little guilty when we put up our Christmas lights and December holiday decorations before Thanksgiving, but now that Thanksgiving is past and your Thanksgiving leftovers are just about finished, we can hang our lights and tinsel proudly. Here are some Christmas Tree ideas and suggestions from us at Trilogy La Quinta. [...]
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