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Seasons

Dyeing Easter Eggs – Easy-Peasy!

Here’s an easy way to dye Easter eggs. Have fun!

Ellen Gurwitz April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Holidays, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

An Easy Fix to Boost Our Spirits and Protect Our Health

Not only does looking at plants comfort us during the winter, but they magically clean the air, too!

It’s been brutally cold here in Vermont, the kind of weather that keeps our population low. (Some people, who otherwise love Vermont, don’t move here because of our winters.) Wind chills have been dangerously low. It can test our spirits.

Ellen Gurwitz January 23, 2020 Seasons, Timely Tips, Winter Read more

To Protect Dogs’ Paws From Winter Salt

A simple recipe will keep Fido happy on winter walks.

From the archives, the following recipe should protect your dog’s paws from winter salt. Paw Wax Recipe 3 ounces beeswax 3 tablespoons calendula oil 3 tablespoons avocado oil 3 tablespoons coconut oil Melt together in a pan on low heat,

Ellen Gurwitz December 10, 2019June 12, 2023 Seasons, Timely Tips, Winter Read more

Travels with…Fido…or Miss Kitty…or…

Thinking about your pet companion(s) and the places you will visit will keep everyone happy!

As the holidays approach, let’s think about traveling with pets.  A friend recently passed along some ideas that could help to keep Fido, Miss Kitty, other pets – and their human companions! – happy as all travel together. Of course,

Ellen Gurwitz November 19, 2019 Holidays, Timely Tips Read more

Dry Laces!

A pair of boots with laces tucked in to keep them dry!

Here in Vermont, winter has arrived early, with a punch. Many parts of the state got the first real snowstorm this week. Yesterday morning, the wind chill was -6. It’s NovemBRRR! Here’s a tip for a small thing to do

Ellen Gurwitz November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Timely Tips, Winter Read more

Skin Care and Recycling – A Curious Combination?

A few years ago, someone suggested that I add pieces of lemon to my water. (I’m one of the diligent ones, drinking lots of it every day, all day long.) Why? She said that it helps the complexion. It’s something

Ellen Gurwitz November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Fall, Timely Tips Read more

Grills Just Wanna Have Fun!

clean your grill before storing it for winter

Do you have a grill, either the old kind that uses charcoal or a gas item? Regardless, if you clean the grate now, before storing it for the winter, you’ll save time. By next spring, any leftover “gunk” will have

Ellen Gurwitz October 10, 2019October 22, 2019 Planning Ahead, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

Do Some Fall Tasks NOW

As spring arrives slowly, wash winter clothes now, so they’ll be ready when the weather turns cold again.

Ellen Gurwitz April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Fall, Planning Ahead, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

Halloween for the Jack-o’-Lantern-Challenged

An embarrassing fact – I’m terrible at carving pumpkins. Always have been, and likely will continue to be. Last year, I decided to try something different. Another admission – this is a recycled Timely Tip from last Halloween. Still relevant

Ellen Gurwitz October 25, 2018 Fall, Holidays, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

Seasonal Gardening Tips

Local gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi spoke yesterday on a Vermont Public Radio call-in show. He shared some excellent tips. Knowing the always-smiling Charlie to be an affable guy, I’m sure that he wouldn’t mind my passing along a few gems.

Ellen Gurwitz October 10, 2018 Fall, Gardening, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more
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