Home & Garden
I read somewhere "A garden is the sign of a soul at peace." I derive a great deal of pleasure by working in my garden. While tending the garden I find peace of mind and often work through life's difficulties. It opens your mind when you are soaking in the miracle of life around you and the clean air and plenty of oxygen don't hurt either.
(ARA) - When the calendar turns to fall months, temperatures drop and local football teams come to mind. With the approach of the cooler weather, many of us also begin to yearn for the warmth of comfort foods like hearty soups and stews or freshly baked pies, but these traditional favorites need not be boring and unhealthy. A modern take on comfort foods uses what is fresh and available during the season, but also explores new ingredients and stretches your imagination to look at old ingredients or recipes in new ways.Regardless of where in the country you live, fall produce is becoming abundantly available. For some regions, families have begun making their annual pilgrimage to the local orchard to pick apples or pears, and pumpkins are maturing in the backyard garden waiting to be turned into jack-o-lanterns. But even if these crops aren't possible to grow in your area, fresh autumn favorites like pumpkins, apples, parsnips and kale are still most likely making frequent appearances at local farmers markets and grocery stores.
(ARA) - Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch - fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule.
