Category: Frugalista
Ken-Do Attitude
It’s time to decorate for holidays
It’s December on the Eastern Shore, a time when the gardening tasks tend to slow down, and we can focus on holiday decorating. But before we start talking about decorating, let’s discuss some important remaining gardening chores...
Sweet Simplicity
Lower stress, expenses over holidays
Tis the season to be jolly … well, at least in theory, right? The month of December and all of the festive fun that accompanies it may just be my favorite time of the year. My youngest was born in December too so it is...
Gardening Tips
Find your perfect tree for your home
Picking out the perfect Christmas tree for the winter holidays can be a fun way to bring all the family outdoors to see what trees are available. One of the most popular of trees is the Fraser Fir, a native tree that in nature...
Antique Discovery
History of the Christmas Nutcracker
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Christmas and the upcoming holiday season would not be complete without seeing a brightly painted nutcracker...
