Pumpkin Pie Smoothie This creamy smoothie is perfect as we transition into fall. It requires only six ingredients, and tastes like liquid pumpkin pie. Place all ingredients into a high-powered…
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With a bit of maintenance now, your garden will pass through winter unscathed and emerge ready for another wonderful growing season. Eleven great tips!
If someone told me my family would be riding a banshee through the air over the mystical world of Pandora on vacation, I would have questioned the person’s sanity. But…
Every year, families in Central Virginia generate more than 900,000 tons of waste to discard. The good news is much of it is being recycled. Can we do more?
Because I can’t resist, here are six substantial projects to put on your list. These should show significant energy reduction in your home home over the course of a year.…
Her origin story is pure Cinderella, but here the heroine is waif, prince, and fairy godmother rolled into one. Her rags-to-riches ascent is well-told, but let’s revisit: Single mom –…
Many pet owners may be surprised when their veterinarian tells them their sick dog or cat needs a blood transfusion. Transfusions are a large part of emergency and critical care…
There are many ways to reduce energy use at home. Some of them are easy and quick, and others are more involved. Let’s start with the easy stuff: bump up…
Wednesday evenings tend to be met with dread in the Tucker household. The midweek blues have hit, and after a long, hard day of work and play and school, my…
With the abundance of pick-your-own berry farms in Central Virginia, it’s hard not to get excited. Depending on the weather, strawberries usually show up first in late April, followed by…
As climate disruptions continue and we live with more severe weather more often, consider these important driving and safety strategies.
We all love summertime and being outside! Getting together with family is an essential part of the summer experience. For many people, this ritual includes furry family members. While enjoying…











