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Garden advice is not that hard to come by. In fact, you can get gardening advice from another gardener, in a gardening catalogue, gardening books, gardening magazines, and even on the Internet. Although you will have variations with every plant, there is some gardening advice that is universal and that goes for any plant. Read the rest of this entry »

We all know that the internet, if used correctly can be a viable second income.  What most of us don’t consider is that it can be a great second income even if the site that you have up is only for family and friends. You can make a few dollars at the same time that you offer them a viable service that will prevent them from having to search endlessly for products that they like. Read the rest of this entry »

Living on an estuary, we were delightfully surprised by the avian visitors we had during the recent bitterly cold weather.

One day we looked out and in the field next door, there was a very handsome bird we had not seen for a very long time – a Lapwing. Its Latin name is Vanellus vanellus but it is also called the Peewit because of its distinctive call. We were surprised by the Peewit’s appearance because according to all the information we found about its range, it isn’t supposed to be in Wales during the winter. Read the rest of this entry »

Since everyone loves a good movie and we’d all of course enjoy a night at home amid our hectic schedule, we’ve found just about the ideal way to accomplish that.

Things like Netflix, Amazon and many other companies are now offering movies and their own players that you can add to your PC and watch from there. Read the rest of this entry »

Definitely qualifying as comfort food, I’d never tried this one til Monika passed it along. A natural, the melding of the smoky bacon and the cheese makes this dish ideal for a side with a steak or pork chops, or perfect all alone when paired with a tossed salad and some crusty bread. One bite and you’re going to be hooked. Read the rest of this entry »

Well its autumn, nearly winter, and we’re heading into the time of year when we get less sunshine, less time outside and a lot less activity. We’ve all had that tiny bit of depression that wintertime, with its little sun can bring you. Getting some warmth and comfort when we’re feeling a little of the winter doldrums is easier when you use some warm soups and stews. Old time comfort foods such as hot bread and a hearty soup can really give you a lift, not to mention warm you up when you’ve been out in the winter winds. Read the rest of this entry »