If you like to ride, now's a good time to check on your favorite steed's feet. Horseshoes keep the hooves from cracking or excessive wear and are important to the health of your horse. Every 4 to 6 weeks is a normal schedule for a visit from a farrier.  



The first of April is known for tricksters, but you can still use the day to plan your next trip! Even if you use a travel webpage to schedule your vacation, it's still a smart idea to call and verify your car and your hotel directly with the rental company. Check and check again. You'll enjoy a surprise-free vacation with no tricks in sight!


At least with your cloth napkins. Lay them out wet in layered stacks. (Make sure the surface is waterproof!) Press them flat, and when dry, you can peel them off one at a time, ready to fold and use! Run a small fan over them to speed up the drying process!


Many bulbs (begonias, cannas, elephant's ear) need warm soil before planting. Start them indoors in pots. As soil temperatures outside increase, you can move them into their fulltime summer home! A beautiful yard complete!


Travel opportunites are sometimes made, not happened upon. If you have a surprise free weekend, give your travel agent a call. They will know the best deals. Vacation success assured!