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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning this week!
September 15, 2019 to October 15, 2019 is Hispanic (or Latino/Latinx) Heritage Month. Hispanic heritage is wide and deep, and holds within it the incredible flavors, colors, music and more that have become an essential part of American culture. With almost 60 million Americans reporting Hispanic heritage in the 2018 US Census, it’s important to
https://ephenry.com/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-beginning-this-week/Friluftsliv: Get a Norwegian breath of fresh air for a boost to mental health
Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better. -Albert Einstein While other cultures have emphasized the role of mental wellness in overall health for centuries, in the US it has only been relatively recently that more attention is being given to developing our mental, not just physical, strength. Increased urbanization takes us further
https://ephenry.com/friluftsliv-get-a-norwegian-breath-of-fresh-air-for-a-boost-to-mental-health/Grand ideas to celebrate Grandparents Day
Shower the grandparents with love this weekend on Grandparents Day. In The United States, the first Sunday after Labor Day is designated as Grandparents Day. Celebrated in many countries on varying days, this holiday is meant to honor the big role grandparents play in the nurturing of the nation’s children. Here are some ideas to
https://ephenry.com/grand-ideas-to-celebrate-grandparents-day/Spot and destroy the spotted lantern fly this fall
The spotted lantern fly (SLF) is an invasive, destructive insect that is native to China. Over 70 species of trees in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas are in danger of disease and death because of these sap-sucking pests. It’s imperative to seek out and destroy the SLF, as they are predicted to cause a billion
https://ephenry.com/spot-and-destroy-the-spotted-lantern-fly-this-fall/Send off your student with a trunk party on the patio
Skipped a grad party or took a gap year? A trunk party can be the perfect send-off for your student. Back in the day, luggage was a traditional gift for the high school graduate. Bags of one’s own were deemed necessary for a young person’s life ahead. Now we pack up the minivan with storage
https://ephenry.com/send-off-your-student-with-a-trunk-party-on-the-patio/Don’t let the “crider” sit down beside ya: Give the spider cricket a ticket out of the house
Called by many names like camel crickets, sprickets, cave weta, or just plain “AAAACK!,” these crawling, hopping insects are found all over the world. They scare us with their creepy moves and high jumps. Spider crickets lunge at threats to frighten them (apparently a very effective strategy against grown men), but other than giving an
https://ephenry.com/dont-let-the-crider-sit-down-beside-ya-give-the-spider-cricket-a-ticket-out-of-the-house/Paint the patio with colorful accessories
Pops of color bring some excitement and a personal touch to a patio. Many times, we end up settling for the typical neutral fare offered in patio furniture. Stores and manufacturers cater to the widest audience possible, leaving us with few bold choices. Fortunately, a neutral palette is a great starting point for adding statement
https://ephenry.com/paint-the-patio-with-colorful-accessories/How to be a hipster gardener
If you think vintage accessories, old traditions and careful tending are the bee’s knees, you may be a garden hipster. The hipster aesthetic is marked by an obsession with independence, eco-friendly living and vintage style. This group has its own style in clothes, food and yes, gardening. Aside from the new urban chickens movement, hipsters
https://ephenry.com/how-to-be-a-hipster-gardener/Cool looks for a hot patio
Oppressive heat and humidity can put a damper on outdoor living space enjoyment. Fear not, mid-summer heat can be beat. Unless you have a pool that you can jump into, July and August’s soaring heat and humidity can sometimes stifle outdoor fun. While inexpensive, portable water bottles are easy to come by, they’re not ideal
https://ephenry.com/cool-looks-for-a-hot-patio/Firework fear is very real for some pets
Our furry, feathery and leathery pets can get mildly upset or have full panic attacks during 4th of July celebrations. Here are a few tips to keep them calm. The loud booms of fireworks and thunder can cause anxiety in our pets. Astraphobia is the fear of thunder and lightning, and dogs, cats, birds, reptiles
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