You know the word, mos-quit-oes, as in QUIT biting me! Be sure to check your yard for standing water. Even your porch planter trays can become a nursery for the pests. Don't let standing water ruin your outdoor summer fun!



Think how often your children or guests touch your bathroom doorknobs. Yeah, I thought so. Not been cleaned in a while, huh? Squirt a little hand sanitizer on a cloth and give them a quick rub. Germs banished!


June 1, and summer feels official! (Though not really until the 21st!) Still, how about that summer to-do list? Otherwise, summer will zip by! A chalkboard or family bulletin board will keep everyone on track!


How's the grill cleaning coming? Not started yet? Crumpled foil will make a quickie clean tool for that greasy mess. Wad, rub briskly, and toss! Come and get your burgers, everyone!


You haven't started your spring veggie garden, yet? You can begin a container garden with almost no work. A pot, a bag of soil, a package of seeds, and best of all, NO PREWEEDING! Plant away and enjoy showing off your produce when it ripens. If you want to jumpstart your new container garden, pick up a few plants from your local nursery. You'll enjoy the fruits of your labor weeks earlier! Happy eating!