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What’s Your SPF?
When the world starts warming up again, and people begin to spend more of their time outside soaking up the sunshine, it’s important to reiterate the importance of wearing sunscreen. Sure, we all know that it is imperative to keeping our skin-and ultimately our entire selves-healthy, but really understanding the need to apply sunscreen is something else
Using Rain Barrels and Other June Gardening Tips
Using rain barrels to collect and conserve water, pruning rose suckers, and preventing tomato blossom end rot are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Staying Active in Retirement – Volunteering
With retirement comes plenty of time, but as weeks turn into months, it can become difficult to…
Murrells Inlet, The Seafood Capital of SC and Much More
Murrells Inlet, called “The Seafood Capital of South Carolina” and home to “Restaurant Row”, is far more than a great place to eat. Situated just 16 miles south of Myrtle beach, it is home to two of the Myrle Beach area’s greater attractions, Brookgreen gardens and Huntington Beach State park.
WindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living
WindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living When you picture your ideal life, there are undoubtedly…
National Relaxation Day … Just Sit Back and Relax
These days, there are more and more holidays that pop up on our calendars. Some make us…
Minto Communities
Minto Florida Communities – Building the Dream We all know why Florida is such a popular retirement…
Climate Changes in the Garden
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Daily the news has articles relating to extreme weather…
Oso Peninsula – Buckle Up For a Costa Rican Adventure
Time seems to change everything, especially when it comes to international tourism. Some of the most remote places on the planet have come to life and become tourist meccas for those who want to experience nature in the raw. The Oso Peninsula at the southern tip of Costa Rica is just such a place.
Daffodils For All Gardens
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont I love spring-flowering bulbs and, of these, daffodils are…
Cleaning Tools and Other November Gardening Tips
Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist and Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist Cleaning garden tools, getting mowers and power equipment…
A Little Bit of Naples, Florida
As early as the late 1800s, magazine and newspaper stories were already boasting about the mild climate…
Donning our Winter Whites
Another season has slipped into our reality. Wasn’t it just days ago that we were walking the Lake Trail with leaves crunching beneath our feet, admiring the tapestry of colors across the water? A few days ago when we were inviting thoughts of taking the kayaks out one more time into our heads? Yes, a new season has slipped in and cloaked the coves in white.
Del Webb Fitness Centers: Get Fit!
It’s that time of year when we make resolutions to do better, be better, and try harder in the upcoming year. Whether your goal is to get in shape or stay in shape, whether you want to give up something in your diet or eat better in general, there is definitely a motivating power that comes with starting a new year.
Sowing Flower Seeds and Other March Gardening Tips
Sowing seeds of some flowers and vegetables, pruning, and checking perennials for soil heaving are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Traditional Guacamole
Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Traditional Guacamole Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is a…
Visit Franklin County, Tennessee
Visit Franklin County, Tennessee Welcome to “Tennessee’s Best Kept Secret.” Franklin County is nestled in the foothills…
Unplugged, Not Disconnected – Modern Lifestyles on Two Carolina Islands
By JG Walker. Previously published in the 2015 Summer Issue. Most of the developed islands along the…
Bald Head Island: The Perfect Getaway
Have you ever wanted to get away? I mean, really get away? I know I have. And off the shores of North Carolina lies Bald Head Island-the perfect place to do so.
Minto’s The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples is Grand Aurora Award Winner
Minto’s The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples is Grand Aurora Award Winner Minto Communities won three…