If your children are anything like mine, they’re asking to bring out the Halloween bins in August and the Christmas decorations in October. Though our children’s enthusiasm can be contagious,…
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Non-native plants can get out of control and escape beyond our yards into parks, forests, and conservation areas. Here’s a handy guide from Lewis Ginter…
I think it’s safe to start by stating the one big wish every single one of us had on January 1 was for COVID-19 to go away. Alas, wishes won’t…
On December 20, 2020, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) celebrated thirty years of regional collaboration. More than 1.2 million people now have more convenient access to recycling. A few of CVWMA’s proudest accomplishments include: a regional recycling…
You know how the song goes: Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! But how do you keep those branches looking lovely all season long? You…
Painting is one of the best ways a homeowner can bring new life to a home’s interior. This is especially true for a space that might be overlooked, such as…
Over the past several months, as most of us have spent more time at home, it has become more important than ever to make our homes a place of comfort…
Acclaimed interior designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon always stress the importance of storytelling in their work and their products. “That’s the thread that ties our work together,” says…
Parenthood is serious business! We all thought we were organized and in control before kids came along. Like many, I totally underestimated the task of managing my child’s clothing. The…
How to make the most of our area’s recycling program and what not to put in your recycling cart from CVWMA!
I love Christmas. I always have. I love the decorating, the gift buying and the wrapping, the food, the music, the family time, the surprises, the traditions – all of…
As you protect your family from dangers of the sun with SPF 50, big floppy hats, and swim shirts, consider what that same hot ball of heat is doing to…
