This year I did not set New Year’s Resolutions on the stroke of midnight. It’s a new decade, and I wanted to try something new. Radical for me. Resolutions are usually concocted in December each...

Mammogram. Have you had yours this year? Why not? It’s the painful chore that needs to be done. Yearly. This breast x-ray provides a snapshot of the condition of your breast tissue. The scans are...

For incredible looking hair which is glossy, clean, split free and frizz-free. It all comes down to washing, conditioning, serums, and treatments. When you have the products at hand, set yourself a schedule, and stick...

Hydrangeas remind me of the hot summer evenings in my Grandmother’s garden. Tall, dense shrubs covered in green, oval leaves with clusters of blue flowers. These hardy shrubs somehow seem old fashioned now. Vintage. Summer...

On a balmy summer’s night, I snapped a few stems from a healthy Jade plant growing wild by the side of the road. It was my lucky night. What a find! This succulent will last...

For a well-adjusted puppy, it needs socializing with as many dogs, people and surroundings as possible. Here is what is involved......

I found a cyclamen plant at my parent’s house. Neglected. Just a bulb with dead leaves. I decided to rescue it. Cyclamen plants are very popular as they flower most of the year. Their flowers...

I was given a beautiful plant. A gift. Glossy dark green leaves, clumping together with red flowers growing on long stems. It’s a Peace Lily. Peace Lily plants usually have white flowers, which look like...