This is the last week of summer for the boys so we’ve decided to take them on a short road trip and soak up some final summer family time at the great California Theme Parks before they go back toschool. We are very lucky to live in the Central Valley because a 6 hour drive down…
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Over the course of the summer, one of the most exciting things that is happening in our garden is that we are finally starting to get the hang of growing multiple kinds of peppers, tomatoes, and squash. In previous years, we were able to get one vegetable or another, but never enough to truly feel…
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(No Ratings Yet)One of the most surprising gifts that we received when we moved to California was the ability to grow a garden that actually bears fruit, spices, herbs and vegetables. Back when we lived in Chicago, I was constantly trying to grow plants in our windowsills and even out in the garden during the summer. The…
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(No Ratings Yet)Derek and I moved to Southwest England about 15 years ago so that I could try a new career, experience a new culture and for Derek to finish a second degree in Engineering in an incredible school in Exeter. While we knew that there would be a lot of great adventures, new friends and a…
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(No Ratings Yet)Here in the summer, it can be extremely hot during the days. Today it’s up to nearly 101! For us, that means that we get outside early to be active, riding bikes and gardening before 11 and then it’s time to hit the pool. With our schedules being as busy as they are these days,…
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