Dove Cottage Garden Carrots As summer comes to a close, I find myself in the garden collecting carrots. As I pull them from the ground, I am still in awe of how beautiful they are! Right there, I'll hose one off and nibble while pulling more. Making carrot cake for the bake stand has been a big hit! This week I'm roasting carrots and veggies. (Another article & recipe later) I find myself engrossed in ideas as to what to do next. The marvelous thing about growing our own vegg

If you’ve never bought clothes at Costco … this is your sign. By Kelsey Kunik, RDN The No. 1 thing you should be buying at Costco, but probably aren’t, is clothes. In 2024, Costco sold $9.7 billion in apparel, making it a popular destination for clothing. If you’re looking to save money without sacrificing quality, shopping for clothes at Costco may be a good idea. I never leave Costco without a bulk pack of toilet paper, my favorite coffee and a rotisserie chicken or two. Bu

Eating Well Mag Joy Manning (Eating Well) Brown or rusty discoloration at the cut stem end is the top red flag on a head of lettuce. Also bypass heads of lettuce with brown spots, wilting or slimy leaves and a sour smell Select vibrant, firm heads with clean stem ends, and refrigerate with minimal moisture. A good head of lettuce is the MVP of your crisper drawer. Whether you’re building a wedge salad for company or just want something handy for weekday lunches, you want to p

Beth Krietsch (Eating Well) Napping may have benefits for mood and clarity, but a nap isn’t always the best choice. Naps may make you feel groggy or leave you struggling to fall asleep at night. Taking a 20-minute nap before 2 or 3 p.m. may be your best bet for feeling refreshed. A nap may sound like a great idea each afternoon when you feel like you cannot possibly keep your eyes open for the rest of the day. But is giving in to the temptation actually a good idea or will it

Photo Wiki Oh, what a remarkable gift God bestowed upon us. Sadly, we have lost a wonderful voice and a compassionate humanitarian. Dolly Parton was truly a character, but she was genuine. Raised with 11 siblings in a modest home, it was rich with love and music! From humble beginnings to stardom, she not only brought the world a beautiful soul but also left a legacy. She wrote her first song at age 6, made her own homemade guitar at 7, appeared on TV at 10, and became a prof

Gardening At Dove Cottage A couple of years ago, I kept having a digestive issue that consistently took me to the hospital. Severe pain in my side. Not appendicitis, but they kept telling me I had diverticulitis, but the pain was on my right side. In the meantime, my body was swelling, and my abdomen looked horrendous. On another trip to the hospital I was told it's your age and it comes with age. I could not buy that, I was in pain! One night it was so bad I drove myself to

I stepped into the lower garden a week ago, a tranquil space that often serves as my refuge from the chaos of daily life, and as I did, I was suddenly enveloped by an unexpected sound. It was an old mill grinding sound, resonating through the air with an eerie yet precise quality that seemed to echo the whispers of time itself. Then, amidst the gentle rustling of leaves, I heard a loud SPLAT, which startled me and drew my attention skyward. In that moment, I was gifted with a

I was reminded of the little joys of summer canning during my hibernation, whilst reading Wintering by Katherine May. “There’s an unspoken rule to our preserving; you shouldn’t have paid for the main ingredient. It should be part of a glut, otherwise unwanted or impossible to use, or should be foraged from the wild, where it would only decay without your intervention. You don't have to look back many generations to see how this was an essential supplement to scarce fresh prod

I want to share a funny, but powerful story with you today. It’s about a little girl and her chickens. As most of you know, my granddaughter, Brailee is a farm girl through and through. Her dream is to have her own horse that will do everything she wants it to do in horse shows. Other than her horses, she loves her cat and chickens. I have pictures of her carrying around baby chicks when she was barely old enough to walk. It’s just something she loves. Her mom took her a few

We have now shipped our skincare to 15 Nations As we age, our skin changes in many ways. By the time we hit our 40s, you may notice fine lines, wrinkles, and changes in texture. While this is a natural part of aging, there are steps you can take to maintain healthy skin and tackle these changes head-on. Here are some effective tips to help you achieve glowing skin after 40. Skincare After 40: Understanding the Changes Aging affects your skin's structure, mainly due to a decre