’Twas the Middle of SUMMER BREAK… by Sharon Fuentes ’Twas the middle of summer break And all through the house, Every creature was stirring Mom, both kids and her spouse. Wet bathing suits and towels Lying on the floor without care With hopes that the Laundry Fairy Would soon see them there. And I in my tank top, Pony tail and baseball cap, Wishfully dreaming that … [Read more...]
This Summer, Keep It Simple
Summer 2017 is already bringing the heat. Dressing for warmer temperatures doesn’t have to be a struggle, especially now that we have the luxury of websites like Pinterest, where you can make your own style board. When searching for summer style, it’s common to find typical summer attire – shorts, sandals, sleeveless tops, etc. However, summer doesn’t have to be all about … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Heat in a Central Florida Spring Vegetable Garden
The Florida heat has reared its head early this year, in the beginning of May. And the lettuce, basil and cilantro have all bolted up to the sky and started to flower. Not to mention the havoc it wreaks on cucumbers, squash and zucchini plants. The early bolting of heat sensitive plants causes low yield for the season. Once a plant bolts, it will no … [Read more...]