Though we might call it a weed, the asclepias is named after the Greek god of healing. And when the Monarch butterfly finds it, it becomes the "Festival of Feasting."
Th...
Every mom knows that the only thing to expect in the morning is the unexpected. Between finding time for a shower, getting the kids' teeth brushed and keeping the dog fr...
Becoming a new parent can be a scary process. There is so much to learn and no easy way to practice until your new bundle of joy arrives. Luckily, there are easy ways yo...
"You'll understand when you have kids of your own" is a common refrain often repeated by mothers to their children.
At 25, Kristin Olexsak is finally beginning to unders...
Flowering houseplants make terrific Mother's Day gifts. Three — the anthurium, clivia, and "Mophead" hydrangea — are especially beautiful and easy. Unlike cut flowers, t...
Eating habits, body image important for daughters
No force exerts more power on how girls perceive their bodies and their relationship with food than the examples set by ...
For more living space without paying for the cost of an addition or just to add some outdoor living, consider a deck.
Before contacting a contractor, do some homework.
"...
• Mow high — grass should be 3 inches in height. Tall grass encourages deep roots and discourages crabgrass and other weeds.
• Let grass clippings stay where they fall....
DETROIT — Start talking about a green lawn and most people think you're talking about the color of the grass.
But Lillian Dean of Huntington Woods, Mich., is not most pe...
Last summer I experimented with growing tomatoes three ways: in the ground, in an upside-down planter called the Topsy Turvy and in a homemade version of the upside-down...
