Best Snow Shovels

December 15th, 2022

If you’re still shoveling snow using the shovel style you had when you were a kid, it’s time for an upgrade. Today there’s a wide range of shovels, including traditional designs, pusher styles, wide-width shovels, ergonomic, and even cordless electric models. What’s best? The Spruce eliminates the guesswork with their review of the 7 Best Snow Shovels Read More...

Butter Boards are Trending

November 22nd, 2022

Charcuteries is so last year. This holiday season, it’s all about butter boards, an easy way to present traditional bread and butter at dinner, or to offer with crackers as the highlight of a party spread. It’s so easy to do and offers a palette for culinary creativity. To make a masterpiece, simply grab a board, spread softened butter over it, then drop on toppings or mix-ins like herbs, nuts, seeds, fruit, radishes, honey or smoked meats Read More...

Easy Thanksgiving Décor

November 23rd, 2021

What’s easier than cooking a turkey, appetizers, stuffing, veggies and desert for Thanksgiving?  Lots of things – including dressing your home for the big day. Take the road less stressed and use these 15 fun and easy decorating ideas  from HomeBNC to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pumpkins, fall-colored leaves and scented candles placed about are quick additions that create a seasonal accent Read More...

Home for the Holidays

December 30th, 2020

Looks like we’re all staying home for the holidays this year.  But, that can be a good thing with these ideas from Houzz for creating a fun and festive holiday.  Their ideas include getting creative with decorating, celebrating outdoors and making the most of virtual gatherings with friends and family Read More...

Let there be light

December 23rd, 2020

Holiday lights are beckoning, and there’s no better way to treat the family to a safe and festive outing during this strange pandemic time. Living in the Greater Philadelphia area offers a great advantage with light shows on display at multiple locations both in the city, and in the neighboring ‘burbs Read More...

Easy Holiday Decorating

December 17th, 2019

When it comes to the holidays, the best way to beat stress is by keeping it simple.  That’s especially true for decorating your home.  Simplicity can also help you keep costs down, especially when you rely on natural elements that you can pick or clip for free from your yard or a woodsy area in your neighborhood Read More...

25 Firewood Facts

December 26th, 2018

If you love the look and feel of a roaring fire in your fireplace or woodstove, and you light things up the old-fashioned way – with wood – you should watch this video! .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, Read More...

Winter Comfort Foods

December 27th, 2017

When there’s a chill in the air, nothing warms the appetite and the heart like comfort foods. We’re talking hearty stews and chilies, gooey, cheesy pastas, pot roasts, and more. To make life easy, we found 50 favorite recipes that will fill your home with delicious aromas and tantalizing tastes Read More...

Happy New Year! Happy Home!

December 29th, 2016

Comfort and Joy, Home Edition

December 6th, 2016

Home for the holidays is not just about traveling to be with family and friends. It’s making your home a beautiful, welcoming, vibrant place to enjoy in the coming season, and all year round. Whether you want to add home comforts and joys to your Christmas wish list – or give a special something to someone else -- Amazon’s Home Gift Guide is a great place to start Read More...