A step-by-step guide to planning and planting a pollinator garden in your backyard.
How we Waterproofed Our Basement for Under $1,000
We were quoted $30,000 by a basement repair specialist to fix our wet basement. We fixed it ourselves for less than $1,000 - here's how.
Best of Summer Blueberries
Celebrating summer produce season with a tribute to some of our favorite blueberry recipes.
Book Reviews
Catching up on books I've enjoyed since my last review post.
Travel bug: Ottawa, IL & Starved Rock State Park
We enjoyed a long weekend in this Central Illinois downtown and enjoyed the rich food scene, local history and beautiful natural amenities.
Lavender and Lemonbalm: using herbs in desserts and drinks
How do you utilize fresh herbs for sweeter recipes? This recipe roundup features two cookie recipes and two cocktail recipes using lavender and lemonbalm.
Spinach (and how a typo shaped American spinach consumption)
Who knew that a typo led to Popeye's spinach consumption - and in turn - American spinach consumption? Typo or not, I love baby spinach recipes in the summer.
Radish Recipes for People Who Don’t Love Radishes
I never liked spicy red radishes growing up, but have grown to appreciate their milder cousins as I've gotten older. From pickling to grilling, we share creative ways to use radishes.
Rhubarb Recipes for Early Summer
Exploring some favorite recipes using a late spring farmers market feature - rhubarb!
Travel Bug: Underrated Wisconsin Parks and Trails
These four parks and one bike trail are some my favorite hidden gems in Wisconsin.
