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Insomnia can feel like a curse; there is nothing worse! There can be many causes of this inability to sleep, but for the purposes of this article, we will focus on what can help and why it is important. I … Continue reading →

There’s a children’s show called dirtgirlworld. The premise is that Dirt Girl and her friends, including Scrap Boy—who is a whiz with recycling and alternative energy—get together in the garden and teach preschoolers about sustainable living and environmentalism. In a … Continue reading →

I know I promised you all just a couple of weeks ago that I would remain cognizant of time sensitive material—particularly where it pertains to holidays. Well as it turns out, I may have fibbed just a little. Not intentionally … Continue reading →

On the coast of Delaware sits the picturesque town of Lewes. It’s a place where substantial history meets cosmopolitan flair, against the quaint backdrop of a seaport village. It’s quintessential charm draws visitors from all major east coast cities, many … Continue reading →

Last week's article highlighted the variety of plants that we have discovered on the property, along with the ones that we have planted ourselves. After some feedback from readers, I discovered that one of the plants that I was unfamiliar … Continue reading →

Street Style. It’s something generally seen in big cities filled with extravagant events and people who dress ultra-stylish from sun-up to sun-down. That doesn’t mean we can’t feature some stylish folks we spot on the streets of our coastal towns, … Continue reading →

Happy Friday the 13th! Surprisingly, things don't feel eerie at all today; blue skies, birds chirping, tulips blooming. Speaking of tulips, did you know that it's time for the Lewes Tulip Festival? Flowers galore. Socially Speaking, there are plenty of … Continue reading →

A big part of life near the coast is appreciating and enjoying the landscape—which happens to come along with learning to maintain and deal with what nature brings. Sometimes, bushes grow into tree-like masses seemingly overnight, vines overtake porches and … Continue reading →

In 2006, an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair … Continue reading →

Chinese culture refers to menopause as a woman’s Second Spring. It’s a part of your life where you have new challenges. The Chinese are so polite to give it such a nice name; when we feel the symptoms we likely … Continue reading →

On the outskirts of Parsonsburg, MD, there are 3,625 acres of land filled with trees, brush, and wildlife – all waiting to be explored. The Wicomico Demonstration State Forest is located between Route 50 and Route 353, just 10 miles … Continue reading →

TerraCycling began as a process that turns worn waste products and packages into reused containers using fertilizer, worms, and compostation. In 2007, TerraCycle changed their business plan slightly. They began producing pouches, bags, and accessories made from up-cycled drink pouches … Continue reading →

Spring is in full bloom, and at The Humphreys House we are discovering a whole new world of greenery. In our previous home, which was new construction, landscaping the property was a daunting task. There was a half-acre of topsoil … Continue reading →

An abandoned ice factory may seem like an unsuspecting venue for the newest restaurant in Salisbury.  However, the large open space and industrial feel of exposed brick and duct-work  pair perfectly with the great food and craft brews that lie within. … Continue reading →

Have you ever been out running errands, dashing around town trying to take care of business or enjoying a night – when someone did something so nice – and that memory now sticks with you? Did someone hold the door … Continue reading →