Who doesn’t love a colorful balloon floating overhead? They’re pretty and fun, and they’re also great to use for science experiments. Most of these experiments only require balloons and common objects like fans, vinegar, baking soda, coins, string, or egg cartons. You can do these experiments at home whenever you feel like playing around with…Continue reading
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Your Garden and Cinnamon
Your Garden and Cinnamon Cinnamon likely has a prominent spot in your kitchen if you enjoy baking. Although sweet desserts may come to mind first when you think of cinnamon, it’s ideal in many savory dishes as well. But you can expand your use of cinnamon beyond the kitchen, too. Cinnamon makes an effective tool…Continue reading
Explaining Photosynthesis in Plants and Flowers
Discovered during the 19th century, photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert electromagnetic waves into chemical energy, which supports plant growth and regeneration. By harnessing solar power, plants use photosynthesis to produce energy stores that are harvested in the food chain. Plant-based sweeteners, such as glucose and fructose, are sugars formed from byproducts of…Continue reading
What is Friendsgiving?
Are you tired of your traditional Thanksgiving? There’s a new traditional holiday that you may enjoy much more than your average Thanksgiving. Give Friendsgiving a try. What is Friendsgiving? It’s right in the name. Friendsgiving is a popular blend of Friends and Thanksgiving. Where Did Friendsgiving Come From? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the…Continue reading
Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas
Are you hosting your first ever Thanksgiving this year? Are you looking for Thanksgiving table setting ideas? Why not add something classic to your table? Try a cornucopia. You’ve seen them before. Cornucopias resemble wicker horns and usually have fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and even bread bursting out of them. Although we generally think of…Continue reading
Flowers that Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper” fame is known for her love of nature. She once planted a butterfly bush just outside of her daughters’ bedroom, saying ”I wanted butterflies by the girl’s windows that they could see and enjoy.” She later found her efforts paying off after finding her daughter excitedly looking out of her…Continue reading
Perfect Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is an American tradition where we spend the day honoring what it means to be a good father. The holiday dates back to the early twentieth century and was most likely created to contrast the ever popular Mother’s Day. From the influence of father’s on children, to the importance of fathers in our…Continue reading
11 Unexpected Uses for Flowers
Flowers are more than just pretty faces. They have been used for centuries as sources of food, drink, medicines, and more; today, using flowers for these purposes is making a comeback. You may be surprised at some of the other practical ways that flowers can be used. I personally love making flower teas, crafts, and…Continue reading
Choosing The Best Memorial Day Flowers
As you celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with BBQ’S and family time, don’t forget to honor Americas fallen soldiers. Memorial Day has a fascinating history. In ancient times Greeks and Romans decorated graves with flowers and laying wreaths on graves signaled high honors. Memorial Day as we know it was formerly known as Decoration Day…Continue reading
What’s Your Mom’s Birth Flower?
With such a large selection of flowers, sometimes it can be hard choosing the right bouquet for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, there is a flower for each month. If you’re in a bind and starting to feel like you’re choosing lunch from a diner, than one option is to choose a bouquet that contains your mother’s…Continue reading