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Baby Boomer Christmas Must-Haves
It is well known that from 1946 to 1964 America experienced a baby boom. These post-war years showed an increase in U.S. babies like never before. A time of increased optimism and stability, the population explosion during these years expanded the middle class and helped define the suburban dream. Savvy manufacturers were quick to get
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-december-baby-boomer-christmas-must-haves/Tips for an Indoor Herb Garden
Just because it’s winter time doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the taste of fresh herbs. By establishing and maintaining an indoor garden you’ll encourage more creative cooking and freshen the air in your kitchen at the same time. Unless you have a greenhouse, you’ll most likely be growing your herbs on a windowsill. Consider
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-december-tips-for-an-indoor-herb-garden/7 Holiday Themed Cocktails
‘Tis the season! The holiday festivities are in full swing. So dash through the snow, deck the halls and get out there and enjoy a holiday themed cocktail to help get you in the spirit. The Grinch: This sweet melon liqueur is the perfect shade of green for the Grinch martini. In a shaker with
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-december-7-holiday-themed-cocktails/Tips for an Eco-Friendly Christmas
It is said that it’s the most wonderful time of the year-but, it can also be the most wasteful. Perhaps because it’s the most hectic, we can sometimes choose shortcuts that are not so eco-friendly. While some people are earth-aware and have changed their life styles accordingly, everyone can make a difference with a few
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-december-tips-for-an-eco-friendly-christmas/Christmas Décor: Evergreen, Everywhere
It is widely known that the Christmas Tree tradition began in Germany- but did you know that the using evergreen sprigs to decorate the home dates back to ancient times? Historians believe that it all began when the Norsemen, who inhabited the unforgiving forests of Northern Germany, noticed that holly and trees such as the
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-december-christmas-decor-evergreen-everywhere/Non Traditional, Traditional Décor: Square Wreaths
Did you ever wonder why we hang wreaths on our front doors? Historians agree that it seems likely that wreaths were made popular almost 3000 years ago. It all started in Greece during the Olympic Games when small wreaths (made of laurel leaves) were used to crown the winning participants. Later, when the Games began
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-november-non-traditional-traditional-decor-square-wreaths/Clean Air Act
Bringing outdoor patio plants indoors for the winter has other advantages besides being decorative. With the windows closed due to the cold temperatures the air inside your home can become pretty stale. Additionally, indoor renovation projects, like painting and or staining, release harmful toxins that linger far longer in winter’s closed window months. Almost all
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-november-clean-air-act/Tips for Winterizing Your Patio
Even though it may feel like fall has just begun, whether we like it or not, winter is going to happen. The clocks have been rolled back and the shorter, darker days of winter are here. Before you hunker down for the colder temperatures, if you take a little extra time to care for your
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-november-tips-for-winterizing-your-patio/Fall on the Patio Series: Game-Day
The pre-game fall tailgating party has become an American tradition that is here to stay. There’s a reason why people tailgate before a football game, it’s a chance to get together with friends, eat, drink and get pumped up for the big game. No tickets? Is your team playing away this week? Fall is the
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-november-fall-on-the-patio-series-game-day/Trick or Treat: 3 Backyard Halloween Games to Play
Halloween is almost here! A time of year where dressing up in scary or silly costumes is the norm, and it’s commonplace for children to put candy into a pillow case. We decorate the landscape, carve pumpkins, visit haunted houses and watch horror films. But did you ever wonder why? Halloween was thought to have originated with the
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