Yay! The pool is nearly ready. It’s my favorite feature of my home. We’re coming into the warmer months and our backyard will get a lot of use. When Pork Chop turned 1 about seven years ago, we had a big bash. The yard was transformed into the ideal entertainment area. Unfortunately, we have…
Do you despise being made a meal of by mosquitoes? Are you tired of being an all you can eat buffet to backyard bugs? If so, these 7 natural ways to repel mosquitoes may be exactly what you need. The truth is you can repel mosquitoes without all sorts of heavy chemicals, and without having…
There is a corner of our yard, at the base of our largest palm tree, that sparkles with magic. Yard debris collects there all winter, lizards dart to and fro–earthworms writhe in the loam, and I can almost see the fairies darting past. Of course–they are Florida fairies, tropical and just west of exotic. We spent a few…
Don’t you love the show nature puts on this time of year? The colors are breathtaking after the dreary winter. This week I picked some beautiful Easter eggs, Easter home decor crafts, and some Spring sweets! For those of you who are new to Family Fun Friday, let me explain. Each week my friends, Monica,…
Kids and Florida normally bring to mind theme parks and over the top tourist attractions. Don’t get me wrong–when it comes to family entertainment, it pays to be a Florida resident for sure! But even with a discount, living the theme park life is expensive. We gave up the Disney annual passes a couple…