This is the last month to successfully transplant many garden plants. For the best summer and fall results, root growth begins now. Shovel out! Plantings moved!



Have a music night. Each family member gets to write a song (kids, especially!). The caveat is that they must sing it! Musical accompaniment is welcome, or sing a cappella! No critiques allowed! Everyone will have fun!


A hint from across the world: Filipino households sometimes use aceite de manzanilla (oil of chamomile) as a topical treatment for bloaty or achy tummies. Rub a drop or two on the skin before bedtime. A 2013 study claimed the oil has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and can also calm nerves and lower fever! Check with your physician to see if this solution might work for you!


Knock, knock, clam! Let me in! When you cook clams in a pan, you can tap the shells or shake the pan to help them open up. If they refuse, they are likely dead and should be tossed. The rest will find a good home in your tummy!


Now that winter has retreated to Canada, it's time to get your heating system prepped for the off season. Replace your filters, vacuum inside your registers if you can, and check for any unusual noises when you run the system. Call a repair service for anything you don't feel equipped to handle.