The Porch Planters That Finally Worked
Every spring, I get the urge to fill our porch with flowers. In my head, the planters are always overflowing with blooms,…
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Why We Loved Tuscany
Have you ever visited a place and immediately known you’ll be back? For us, that place is Tuscany. A few months ago,…
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Banff Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
One of the things that surprised me most about Banff is that it somehow manages to exceed every expectation. I had seen…
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When Your Last Child Graduates: What I Wish I’d Known
If you’re the mom of a high school senior, you’re probably finding yourself in a strange little place right now. You’re ordering…
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Creating a Cottage Garden: What I’ve Learned So Far
A few years ago, if you had asked me to define a cottage garden, I probably would have said something vague about…
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Twenty-Four Hours at Long Bay Beach Resort
Some places become favorites because you visit them over and over again. Others surprise you after just one visit. Long Bay Beach…
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The Little Herb Garden That Made Me Love Gardening
When I first started gardening, I think I made it harder than it needed to be. There were so many choices. So…
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How We Made Our Porch Our Favorite “Room” of the House
One of my favorite things about spring is getting our porch ready for another season of outdoor living. After a few months…
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Banff in May vs. August
When most people picture Banff, they probably picture bright blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, wildflowers, and beautiful summer weather. And honestly? That’s Banff…
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A Few Habits I’m Working On at 50
I’ve never been someone who wakes up one morning and completely reinvents her life. New Year’s resolutions? Nope. They don’t work for…
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The Banff Bed and Breakfast We Can’t Stop Recommending
Every once in a while, you stay somewhere that becomes part of the trip itself. That’s exactly how Shawn and I felt…
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Sunshine Meadows: The Banff Hike We Almost Missed
When we planned our first trip to Banff, we had a pretty good idea of the big things we wanted to see….
