Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping

In December, I re-did my front yard with native plants. This process, called xeriscaping, is fun and friendly for the environment. The word originates from the greek for xeros which means dry. Technically, anything you do with your landscaping to eliminate the need...
Teach Your Kids to Get Involved in the Community

Teach Your Kids to Get Involved in the Community

The habit of service doesn’t just build a better world. Research has proven that community service improves self-esteem and lowers the risk of risky behaviors that start during the teen years and can continue through adulthood. For the family, volunteering as a unit...
Parenting: Boy Scouts

Parenting: Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America isn’t just for boys. The organization recently expanded its programs to include girls at all levels. Scouting has had coed programs for a while now, but If you have children of either gender, consider involving them in a Boy Scout program. I...