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Memory Lane and My Favorite Garden Centers

March 10, 2015 By Shelley 2 Comments

Memory Lane and My Favorite Garden Centers

My Roots are in Gardening What is your earliest childhood memory? For me, some of my earliest and happiest memories are of trailing along behind my paternal grandparents in the garden. My grandfather was the rock star of grandpas. Seriously. I know everyone thinks that but ... [ Read More ]

Staging to Sell: Part One

March 5, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Staging to Sell: Part One

Here's my dilemma... While I'm oh so tired of hiking through snow banks to drag the trash can in and sliding my way across the parking lot at the grocery store, I'm more than a little reluctant for spring to arrive. Before you throw things at me or poke a stick in my eye, hear ... [ Read More ]

Healthy Chunky Chicken Soup!

February 24, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Healthy Chunky Chicken Soup!

A few days ago I shared some ideas for beating the winter blues. I'm trying hard to look at February differently this year. But she ain't making it easy... We are on track to break the record for the coldest month EVER in our city's history. I know eating a little healthier ... [ Read More ]

Making February FABULOUS! (aka Winter Blues Busters!)

February 18, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Making February FABULOUS! (aka Winter Blues Busters!)

Winter Blues Busters I don't know about you all but for me, February is always something of a downer. I'm a pretty perky person by nature. But come February... this gal is draggin. My little momma and my family swear I have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I think they may ... [ Read More ]

Creating a Fun Valentine’s Day Table

February 14, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Creating a Fun Valentine’s Day Table

Using Grocery Store Flowers for the Valentine's Day Centerpiece I have a secret... Well a secret stash that is. No y'all....not drugs or even a secret wine stash. My habit is fresh flowers. And vases. And anything I can make hold flowers and water. Like kids rubber boots, ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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