It’s no surprise to anyone that eating fresh produce from a local garden is a healthier option than getting it from the grocery store. Even First Lady, Michelle Obama, encourages healthy eating with her “Let’s Move!” campaign and the White House garden, which she started when her husband took office. So it’s a no-brainer right? [...]
Spring is in the Air! The Philadelphia Flower Show starts today, March 5, and runs through next Sunday, March 13, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street. 1.) It is the world’s oldest and largest indoor event of its kind. Every year, the show draws more than 260,000 people to Center City Philadelphia. 2.) This [...]
From trimming the tree to handing bright bulbs around your porch, your electric bill can skyrocket during the holiday season. Philly residents, follow these tips to keep your home energy bills under control this year! Have your heating system checked. Hot water heaters and boilers should be looked at annually to ensure they are working [...]
Photos by L.Albee for Longwood Gardens While most people would likely characterize their trip to the restroom as a fairly unremarkable experience, Cintas – who runs the America's Best Restroom Contest – thinks it should be unforgettable. That’s why each year the company recognizes America’s porcelain pioneers, who are taking dramatic steps to [...]
According to a report by KYW Newsradio, the National Association of Realtors’ annual survey – which was just released this month – found that first time homebuyers made up just 33 percent of the market, nationally. That’s the lowest rate in nearly 30 years. Historically, it’s been about 40 percent. However, the geographic breakdown showed [...]
On Saturday, November 8, the East Kensington Neighbors Association and New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) will be holding a FREE yard tree giveaway. That’s right – you could be a proud owner of a new tree, without having to spend a penny. The event is part of the TreePhilly program – a new greening initiative led by [...]
2014 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Each year in February and March, people near and far make their way to the Philadelphia Convention Center to see what inspirational and informative displays, educational presentations, and entertainment the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show has to offer. Last year’s show – titled ARTiculture – featured landscapes, gardens and [...]
Have you dreamed of having a celebrity home? Or maybe you’d settle for having Ty Pennington knock on your door and offer to makeover the house you’re currently living in? Those two things could now become a reality for someone in Philadelphia. Well, sort of, now that the home located at 9963 Haldeman Avenue – [...]
ASPCA sees hundreds of thousands of pet poisoning cases each year, so they've come up with the Top 5 Tips for Pet Poisoning Emergencies. Check out their top 5 tips for what to do in a pet poisoning emergency below. 1. Be Prepared Before an emergency arises, save your veterinarian’s phone number, the phone number to the [...]
Miss Money Funny: 6 Must-Visit Discount Decorating Destinations by Alyson M. Komyanek I’m constantly looking for affordable ways to spice up the rooms in my house. Here are some of the best places to stop for the best decorating bargains: Home Goods Before I became a homeowner, I honestly had never heard of Home Goods. But [...]
