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Massachusetts Archives- The Daily Adventures of Me
Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...…Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...WW…
Maine Archives- The Daily Adventures of Me
Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreWhen I was staying in Ogunquit, Maine, we decided to take a day trip to Kennebunkport. The only concept I had in my head was President Bush, but we found a lovely town with many beautiful landscapes, villages, a busy downtown,...…Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreWhen I was staying in Ogunquit, Maine, we decided to take a day trip to Kennebunkport. The only concept I had in my head was President Bush, but we found a lovely town with many beautiful landscapes, villages, a busy downtown,...WW…
Connecticut Archives- The Daily Adventures of Me
Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...…Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...WW…
New England Archives- The Daily Adventures of Me
Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreLast year I took my first getaway to Ogunquit, Maine, a small seaside town in New England. I fell in love with the area, but what brought me there in the first place? A longtime love… Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls is my favorite...…Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreLast year I took my first getaway to Ogunquit, Maine, a small seaside town in New England. I fell in love with the area, but what brought me there in the first place? A longtime love… Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls is my favorite...WW…
9 Best Wood Options for Raised Garden Beds (and 6 to Avoid) - The Backyard Pros
Skip to contentRaised beds are ideal if you don’t have a suitable area for growing plants in your garden. They also save your back because you don’t have to bend down as far when tending to plants. But when you are building your raised beds you need to make sure that you choose the right wood so they hold up against the weather. This article will take you through my recommendations for some of the best types of wood, as well as some of the alternative materials and the things you should avoid.Table of ContentsThere are a lot of things to think about when selecting wood for raised...…Skip to contentRaised beds are ideal if you don’t have a suitable area for growing plants in your garden. They also save your back because you don’t have to bend down as far when tending to plants. But when you are building your raised beds you need to make sure that you choose the right wood so they hold up against the weather. This article will take you through my recommendations for some of the best types of wood, as well as some of the alternative materials and the things you should avoid.Table of ContentsThere are a lot of things to think about when selecting wood for raised...WW…
9 Easy Ways to Get Free Rocks for Your Garden - The Backyard Pros
Skip to contentImagine going down the street and spotting some rocks on the curb. You pick them up to use them in your garden, but it turns out, that was illegal. To avoid such situations, I’m going to show you where to get free garden rocks without getting in trouble with the law.Table of ContentsMany home improvement stores sell small bags of landscaping rocks, which can range from $3 to $10 per bag, depending on the size and the type of rock. These bags usually contain between 0.5 to 1 cubic foot of material.If you need a a lot of rocks but still not enough to warrant purchasing by the...…Skip to contentImagine going down the street and spotting some rocks on the curb. You pick them up to use them in your garden, but it turns out, that was illegal. To avoid such situations, I’m going to show you where to get free garden rocks without getting in trouble with the law.Table of ContentsMany home improvement stores sell small bags of landscaping rocks, which can range from $3 to $10 per bag, depending on the size and the type of rock. These bags usually contain between 0.5 to 1 cubic foot of material.If you need a a lot of rocks but still not enough to warrant purchasing by the...WW…
11 Ways to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap - The Backyard Pros
Skip to contentRaised garden beds are more efficient than gardening directly in the ground because they allow more airflow and drainage and warm faster than the ground. However, much extra prep work goes into maintaining a raised garden bed to grow your plants. Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to fill your garden bed for cheap, so you don’t have to worry about breaking your budget.A raised garden bed is an area where you can plant your crops above the ground. This allows you to take more control over your gardening experience because it allows more drainage, airflow, and...…Skip to contentRaised garden beds are more efficient than gardening directly in the ground because they allow more airflow and drainage and warm faster than the ground. However, much extra prep work goes into maintaining a raised garden bed to grow your plants. Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to fill your garden bed for cheap, so you don’t have to worry about breaking your budget.A raised garden bed is an area where you can plant your crops above the ground. This allows you to take more control over your gardening experience because it allows more drainage, airflow, and...WW…
10 Cheap Alternatives to Grass Lawn - The Backyard Pros
Skip to contentGrass can add a natural new look to your lawn. But what happens when you cannot grow it? Many factors can prevent grass from growing. For example, if you do not have enough time to maintain it, if the weather is bad or the soil is poor, then, of course, you will have to turn to a better alternative. But what are some cheap alternatives to grass lawn?I know that lawn care is difficult and finding the right solution seems almost impossible. You might have so many questions that you can’t find the right answer too. I created this list specifically for people who are on the...…Skip to contentGrass can add a natural new look to your lawn. But what happens when you cannot grow it? Many factors can prevent grass from growing. For example, if you do not have enough time to maintain it, if the weather is bad or the soil is poor, then, of course, you will have to turn to a better alternative. But what are some cheap alternatives to grass lawn?I know that lawn care is difficult and finding the right solution seems almost impossible. You might have so many questions that you can’t find the right answer too. I created this list specifically for people who are on the...WW…
Spring Cleaning for Beginners
Skip to ContentLove this? Share it!Ah, spring cleaning. As much as I’d love to have one of those homes you can drop by at any time and find it clean, that is not the case. Occasionally, my husband and I will decide to invite people over for dinner just for incentive to get the house in shape!I used to be embarrassed of my lack of tidiness, but I’ve come to accept the fact that having an immaculately clean home is just not on the top of my list of priorities. However, I also know that I function better mentally and emotionally when I’m not surrounded by constant clutter.One of my goals...…Skip to ContentLove this? Share it!Ah, spring cleaning. As much as I’d love to have one of those homes you can drop by at any time and find it clean, that is not the case. Occasionally, my husband and I will decide to invite people over for dinner just for incentive to get the house in shape!I used to be embarrassed of my lack of tidiness, but I’ve come to accept the fact that having an immaculately clean home is just not on the top of my list of priorities. However, I also know that I function better mentally and emotionally when I’m not surrounded by constant clutter.One of my goals...WW…
New Hampshire Archives- The Daily Adventures of Me
Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...…Skip to contentSome of my best memories are from road trips throughout the United States, from historical New England to the west coast’s amazing coastline and national parks. Getting in your car and stopping wherever looks interesting is the perfect way to explore the expansive United States. Below are starting points and recommendations of ways to spend … Read moreOften inspired by local produce or immigrant culture, each of the US States has an iconic dessert of its own. So, as the next in my series about the best desserts around the world, I present Iconic State Desserts of the United...WW…