Laura Kessinger
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Squirrel-proof bird feeders save seed
While the migratory members of Central Oregon’s bird population have flown south for winter, feeding those who stick around can be a challenge here — and everywhere with squirrels, for that matter. Well-known to be one of the peskiest of varmints, squirrels can chew through wood and plastic, leap to great lengths, bounce, shimmy and dangle dangerously and even scale power lines. They use their… → Read More
Cleaner eating begins with a clean and organized fridge
With another new year here, it’s common to think of one’s health, reflect on habits of the previous year and resolve to make even better choices for a healthier future. For most, this includes looking at one’s eating habits and pledging to make changes for a positive impact. Around the home, a great place to start is the fridge. After all, isn’t that where many of our food decisions are made? By… → Read More
Rein in shelf clutter and chaos — in style
Shelves not only stack and store life’s necessities in order, they can do it with style. In all rooms of the house, keeping favorite things and collectibles out where we can see them but clutter and chaos carefully tucked away is an art as well as a challenge. In small spaces or expansive homes, closets, kitchens and bedrooms, here are some ideas to inspire you, hints and tricks to try, and a… → Read More
Winter: a blank slate for Central Oregon gardens
Leaves have fallen, trees and shrubs are mostly bare and Central Oregon landscapes lie dormant. It would be fair for a home gardener to assume there is nothing to be done until spring. But now is the perfect time to take a step back and notice what’s left since the flowers and foliage have faded. The backbone of your landscape is in its barren state; the contours of the front and backyards and… → Read More
Soup swap: a fun way to celebrate, trade recipes
National Soup Swap Day is officially the third Saturday in January, but why not move up this exchange for a holiday get-together instead? Much in the same spirit as a cookie or candy exchange, it’s an excuse to gather with interesting people, have a couple of drinks and trade soul-warming soup. Each guest leaves with as much soup as they brought, but in a variety as wide as the guest list is… → Read More
DIY: Wreaths; A ring around tradition
Nothing says welcome home or be our guest better than a lush, beautiful wreath on the front door. Just the sight of it signals feelings of holiday warmth. Its fresh, unmistakable scent follows as you brush past it. Garden centers, Christmas tree lots, craft stores and local artisans offer wreaths for sale in an assortment of sizes and designs ranging from $20 to upward of $150. But why not make… → Read More
Tree time: Christmas tree 101
It’s almost Christmas tree time, and if you’re the type of person whose holidays don’t start until the tree is trimmed, the time has arrived to think about when and where to pick up a small evergreen. There are several questions to ponder: Is it better to get a living, potted tree to plant in the spring or pick up a harvested tree from a lot? How long will a tree last if it’s bought → Read More
Tree time: Christmas tree 101
It’s almost Christmas tree time, and if you’re the type of person whose holidays don’t start until the tree is trimmed, the time has arrived to think about when and where to pick up a small evergreen. There are several questions to ponder: Is it better to get a living, potted tree to plant in the spring or pick up a harvested tree from a lot? How long will a tree last if it’s bought → Read More