7 Culinary Mushrooms You Must Try

7 Culinary Mushrooms You Must Try

by | Jun 24, 2025 | COOKING, Mushrooms

Add a touch of elegance to everyday meals with culinary mushrooms   I absolutely love cooking with mushrooms and I’m not the only one. Mushrooms have been prized for their flavors, textures, and versatility in cooking for thousands of years. Since there are...
Overlooked Remedy for Itchy Mosquito Bites

Overlooked Remedy for Itchy Mosquito Bites

by | Jun 25, 2025 | HEALTH, YARD & GARDEN

Summer is in Full Swing and so are the Mosquitos!   Mosquitos have always been the norm here in Minnesota due to the thousands of lakes and thick, lush plant life. It truly IS a paradise for these annoying little bloodsuckers. The old joke around here is that the...
Best Hummingbird Feeders to Attract More Birds

Best Hummingbird Feeders to Attract More Birds

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Wildlife, YARD & GARDEN

What Features Make the Best Hummingbird Feeders?   Interestingly, the feeders that hummingbirds are most attracted to happen to be the same inexpensive feeders that are sold everywhere. They’re popular with the birds for a couple of very specific reasons:...
Easy Hummingbird Food Recipe

Easy Hummingbird Food Recipe

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Wildlife, YARD & GARDEN

Here’s an easy Hummingbird Food Recipe   Warmer weather has finally arrived (yay!) and with it comes the annual migration of hummingbirds zipping about. The hummers start arriving as early as late April and into early May. They head south again around...
4 Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials

4 Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials

by | Apr 3, 2024 | ECO FRIENDLY, RECYCLING

Check out these great options for sustainable packaging    I do a lot of shipping – both products and gifts, and I’m always looking for better ways to package items in environmentally friendly ways. Ideally, I want to use anything that can: a.) Be...