Summertime for kids typically is full of playing with friends, swimming, running around at parks, playing on sport teams and a plethora of other summer fun activities. Unfortunately, COVID 19 is leading to social restrictions that will leave a lot of kids stuck at home. This article provides ten fun summertime activities that will help kids have summer camp this year with a twist, at home. The suggestions are all based outside and are appropriate for a range of ages. They typically require no to little upfront money. The ideas range from bringing outdoor camping to the backyard to playing solo sports and taking art class outside. | Read More →

Organic wine is increasing in popularity and has a number of benefits. From fewer pesticides to a lower sugar content, there are several reasons why drinking organic wine is beneficial. This article highlights the best reasons to drink it. | Read More →

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance while trying to enjoy summertime activities. This article explains where mosquitoes dwell, and how to prevent an infestation. It also details four easy steps you can take to repel mosquitoes. | Read More →

Would you like to taste what life was like for a wealthy Swahili family some 700 years ago? Then visit Lamu, the "oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa," according to the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization (Unesco). Read the article for a sample of what to do in Lamu and the surrounding captivating tropical islands.  | Read More →

Staycations are popular with people looking to holiday on a budget. They are excellent ways of getting to know a local area. This article lists 30 things to do on a staycation from trying a new outdoor activity to home spas and camping out in the garden. | Read More →

Mosquitoes are one of nature's most annoying pests in your yard. Unfortunately, they can also carry serious diseases like Zika and West Nile Virus. This article contains five natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes from your yard. | Read More →