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‘Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” — George Eliot I love that quotation. It captures my …
So, we’re going medieval for Halloween this year, thinking up costumes that can do double duty at Renaissance fairs (don’t ask). Fifteen years ago, I would have jumped at the chance to play a princess. …
At Jetpack America, one can practice their corkscrews, backflips, and high-speed donuts over water. Over 150 bucks for 15 minutes, though.
What to wear to your next black-light-themed party? Eve Kelly is glad you asked.
Trader Joe, the organic newcomer to the corn-chip party goes head-to-head with Mr. Frito.
Who cares who put the chocolate in the peanut butter, who does it best?
When you don’t have a skateboard, who can you call to help move out that old backyard hot tub?
Just in time for back-to-school, a survey of what’s out there in the way of lunch boxes.
Stand-up paddle board lessons are a good, easy way to learn how to surf. But don’t do it. Surfing is no fun.
Survey of accessories (some useful, many useless) to make your car look good and sparkly.
My towheads have turned into toads. My daughters’ hair, once so golden, has gone green from too many hours in the pool. And the standard stuff at Target and Walmart didn’t get the job done. …
Summerfest at Kelly Manor will officially begin with a backyard dance party. We’re going to kick up the heels, down some sangria, and party. We’ve hired the band, sent out the Evites, and reserved a …
Swimming-pool water filtration instead of replacement could save you thousands.
Once you’ve gone under the knife, your thoughts of the sun change. Last year, I lost a chunk of eyelid. Basal cell carcinoma. They didn’t get all of it the first time, so I had …
Decorative candles can be carved or of the gel variety.
‘If life gives you limes, make margaritas,” I sang, channeling my best Jimmy Buffett. “If life gives you hordes of guests, buy margarita mixes,” responded my man Patrick. We were in the midst of planning …