Planning a road trip with young ones? Then you obviously know that you’re going to need more than just what you’d carry when traveling alone. From toys to books and even playing pads, you’ve got to ensure that you pack all those travel essentials to help manage the often unending fights, tantrums, and the “are we there yet” by the young ones. These are inevitable behaviors … [Read more...] about Road Trip with the Kids: 12 Travel Hacks
Cilantro: A Growing, Care, and Use Guide
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), also better known as coriander, is a multi-purpose annual herb with shiny, broad, and flat leaves that almost resemble those of parsley. Perhaps the major physical difference between the two is that parsley leaves have pointy serrations whereas cilantro leaf serration tends to be more rounded and lacy-looking. The herb (Cilantro) is believed to … [Read more...] about Cilantro: A Growing, Care, and Use Guide
Rosemary: How to Grow, Dry, and Use this Favorite Herb
Rosemary is an attractive woody perennial herb belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region. The herb is popularly known for its attractive evergreen needle-like leaves and the brilliant blue flowers—which often stay around through spring and summer. It thrives best in sunny locations with moderate humidity. In … [Read more...] about Rosemary: How to Grow, Dry, and Use this Favorite Herb
Lavender: How to Grow and Use a Multi-tasking Herb
Lavender is a highly versatile herb that, for decades, has been prized for its medicinal, aesthetic, and aromatic values. It’s believed to have originated from the Mediterranean; where some of its earliest recorded uses included being used in the mummification process. This was in Egypt. In Rome, Persia, and ancient Greece, lavender assumed the role of bath additive as … [Read more...] about Lavender: How to Grow and Use a Multi-tasking Herb
How to Grow and Care for Lilacs
Lilacs are one such easy-to-grow and care for shrub which not only offers aromatherapy benefits (owing to its calming effects) but is also used for medical purposes. In first aid, the fragrant essential oil is used to treat skin conditions like sunburns, rashes, and minor cuts. To many, it’s a cherished plant owing to the pleasant smell and beautiful flowers it brings … [Read more...] about How to Grow and Care for Lilacs