Archive for October 2014
Fall Foliage – The How and Why
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Various parts of the country are known for their vibrant displays of fall foliage colors, none more so that New England and, in particular, Vermont. It seems odd that we get such joy from the annual death of leaves from “deciduous” trees (those that lost their leaves…
Read MoreHigh Season Is Coming In Costa Rica, Book A Discovery Tour Today
Costa Rica is the 2nd most popular international retirement spot in the world for Americans. Located south of the United States in central america, Costa Rica is bordered by Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north.
Read MoreLennar – Homes With a Little Bit of TLC
Lennar – Homes With a Little Bit of TLC If you’re considering relocating to achieve the simple lifestyle you’ve dreamt of for years, it’s important to find a community that you can call home. Lennar Corporation is a home building company that is dedicated to building quality homes for multiple generations. Lennar will work with…
Read MoreMinto Florida Communities – Further South
MINTO FLORIDA COMMUNITIES – DOWN SOUTH We now move south into a whole new world of Minto Florida Communities. Minto specializes in delivering luxury lifestyles in spectacular locations. And, in the communities below, they’ve outdone themselves. Read on to start making your list of communities to discover. Minto Sun City Center Sun City Center offers…
Read MoreThe Face of Halloween: Jack-o-lanterns
The Face of Halloween: Jack-o-lanterns It’s that time of year again for costumes, candy—which the candy is for us just as much as it’s for the trick-or-treaters, if we’re being honest—and pumpkins. Homes are transformed into haunted attractions, complete with spider webs, graveyards, and fog machines. Already, candle lit faces are gazing eerily from front…
Read MorePreparing Garden Soils For Spring
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Fall is an excellent time to prepare garden soils for spring, for several reasons. You usually have more time than in the busy spring. One of my favorite reasons is that, being at the end of the growing season, weeds don’t regrow! Often in the spring soils…
Read MoreWilmington Earns Title of Best Riverfront in America
Wilmington Earns Title of Best Riverfront in America Chosen by readers of USA Today and 10Best, Wilmington, NC has been named the Best American Riverfront city. It’s no wonder that Wilmington was voted number one with the beach just minutes away and the Riverwalk (pictured right) downtown, many locals claim it’s a big bonus. Best…
Read MoreMontesa at Gold Canyon: A Premier Retirement Community in Arizona
Premier Retirement Communities in Arizona Who said retirement is only for Florida? Some people may want to live on the West Coast, and that’s where Montesa at Gold Canyon can be the idea living place for you. To qualify to live in this Arizona community, you have to be at least 55 or older. So,…
Read MoreBulle Rock: Maryland Paradise
Bulle Rock: Maryland Paradise Many retirement communities, when catering to potential clients, display ads with happy couples sitting on a porch sipping coffee, or riding a boat with their hair blowing in the breeze. In reality, retirement looks like many different things. Some couples choose to retire with friends, others choose to join their family…
Read MoreIn the Kitchen: Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Pumpkin Spice Crunch Cake
Pumpkin season is in full swing. We already know that M&Ms make a pumpkin spice flavor M&M. Olive Garden has their delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake back on the menu, and Starbucks is serving thousands of their pumpkin spice lattes. Speaking of lattes, if you find yourself unable to get to Starbucks for that yummy pumpkin treat,…
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