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Five Expert Gift Ideas to Get Kids Gardening

by Seasonal Wisdom on December 7, 2012

This holiday season, why not give presents and experiences that will encourage kids to spend more time gardening next year? For help, Seasonal Wisdom turned to five leading parenting and gardening book authors and bloggers for gift-giving ideas for nature-deficient kids.

What they recommend might surprise you … Their ideas aren’t expensive or fancy, but they could help your kids take a greater interest in the natural world around them. They’re designed to get children to turn off that TV show for a minute, so they can get their hands dirty growing something. If that happens, these inexpensive gifts are indeed priceless in today’s society. Come see what these experts suggest… Read the full article →

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December Home and Garden Resources

by Seasonal Wisdom on December 1, 2012

The month of December is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, the month has the shortest, darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On the other, this time is a wildly optimistic month when people surround themselves with bright lights, aromatic evergreens and festive activities.

However you decide to celebrate this time of year, check out these entertaining tips, resources, folklore traditions and gardening advice for December, from Seasonal Wisdom and others. All illustrated with vintage Christmas cards from Riptheskull on Flickr. Come take a peek. Read the full article →

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Win Holiday Wreath from P. Allen Smith’s New Collection

November 13, 2012

Decorating the home with aromatic evergreens during the winter holidays dates back to ancient times. That’s why Seasonal Wisdom was excited to learn about the P. Allen Smith Holiday Collection. The well-known TV personality and book author has partnered again with Berry Family of Nurseries for this Holiday Collection, which features Noble Fir boughs twisted [...]

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Fall Feng Shui Advice for Your Home

October 15, 2012

Guest Post: Another amazing autumn is here! Seasonal Wisdom is delighted to feature these fall-based Feng Shui tips from NY-based consultant Ann Bingley Gallops of Open Spaces Feng Shui. Learn how you can use the timeless lessons of Feng Shui to enjoy this season to the fullest. Here’s what Ann has to say …

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Spring Feng Shui Advice for Your Home

April 10, 2012

Guest Post: Learn how to jump-start your spring with these expert Feng Shui tips by NYC-based consultant Ann Bingley Gallops of Open Spaces Feng Shui. You may remember Ann’s excellent winter feng shui tips last year. Now — just in time for spring — Ann provides spring Feng Shui advice to get your season off to a [...]

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Five Feng Shui Ways To Create A Warm And Nurturing Home

December 9, 2011

Just in time for the holidays, you’ll find expert Feng Shui tips for creating a warm and nurturing home during this stressful month. This guest post is written by NYC-based consultant Ann Bingley Gallops of Open Spaces Feng Shui. Photo credit Ann Bingley Gallops. The holidays are here, right along with the start of cold weather [...]

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Chicken Coop Designs of All Types

November 9, 2011

Raising chickens at home is a popular trend taking the United States by a storm. Americans are housing these chickens in a wide range of chicken coop designs, from contemporary to colorful vintage. Here are five cute chicken coops worth a look. Photo copyright Teresa O’Connor

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Win Solar Lighting from aHa!Modern Living

April 5, 2011

When it comes to outdoor lighting, why settle for the ordinary? Especially, when you can wow them in the garden with these elegant solar lanterns? These Soji lights may evoke delicate Japanese paper lanterns, but they’ll stand up well in your garden. Best of all, aHa! Modern Living is giving away one for free in today’s Spring Fling [...]

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Seven Ways to Recycle Christmas Trees

December 27, 2010

A pine needle-infused bath is just one earth-friendly way to reuse your Christmas tree. About 13 million Christmas trees were cut and sold last year, according to the USDA‘s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Unfortunately, many ended up in the holiday trash. Here are eight better ways to reuse your Christmas tree after the holidays:

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Bone Appetit! Pup Cakes for Your Pooch

June 4, 2010

When our loveable mutt Maggie May celebrated her second birthday, we knew she deserved something special. So, we invited all her favorite pups over for a party in the backyard. But that’s not all. We also ordered a professionally baked pup cake by Chef Joanie Veage, owner of RYouBeingServed. Over the years, Chef Joanie has [...]

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