Happy Easter!
For so many of us, Easter marks a time of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. In fact, here in North Carolina, signs of new life are everywhere. The sun is shining, the birds are singing happy springtime songs, and squirrels are playfully chasing each other near their feeder in the backyard.
I’m so thankful for these little moments. And that’s because they are like little gifts where we can relax and spend time with family and friends. Also, to enjoy the beauty of nature as spring reveals herself after a long winter.
For myself, I am anticipating April. It will be time to harvest the first strawberries of the season, get my vegetable garden ready for the summertime, and head out to my workshop to begin new furniture restoration projects. I can’t wait!
As we move into the warmer weather, we treasure each day life a welcome gift. Some projects we have on tap include the following:
- New canning recipes to try
- Freezer jams and jellies
- Furniture upcycling projects that you can do on a budget
- DIY projects
- Gardening advice
- Travel tips and discounts on sought-after destinations
From the entire team at DIY Home & Garden, we hope all of you enjoy your Easter Sunday. May it be filled with relaxation and peace.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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