Lifestyle

(Style on a Dime) Three good excuses for having a summer party

Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:14 Marcia Humphrey

My family will be hosting a summer party soon. Unlike every other party we have ever thrown, I have to confess that I am not looking forward to hosting this particular party --let me explain. In a couple of weeks, my husband’s best friend since they were in fourth grade, John, and his family (five children, one wife) will be moving from Minneapolis to Germany. Although I have known for two years that this day would be coming at this time, somehow I am feeling unprepared for the loss of these wonderful friends.

(Style on a Dime) Keeping school skills sharp in summer

Thursday, 02 July 2009 15:00 Marcia Humphrey

I have truly enjoyed my first couple of weeks of summer vacation --the sleeping in, the slower pace, and no homework. I feel like I did nearly as much homework as my children this past school year (although they probably wouldn’t agree). Our biggest challenge was math. My daughter struggled and my husband and I (mainly my husband) spent a lot of time helping her.

Arboretum presents ‘Waterosity’ Summer Exhibition

Monday, 15 June 2009 16:04

What’s bubbling up at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this summer? Fresh thinking about people, plants and water! Waterosity: Go Green with a Splash, the 2009 summer exhibition, is running now and continues through October 4.

Bringing together the voices of artists, scientists and horticulturalists, “Waterosity” will celebrate this most precious, life-giving resource in thought-provoking and playful installations and exhibits for all ages.

(Style on a Dime) Give your place a summer facelift

Monday, 15 June 2009 14:20

My girlfriend recently moved into a new home and found out that her nearly new guest bed no longer fit into her spare bedroom which also doubles as her home office. That’s where I come in. For a while I had been thinking of replacing my youngest daughter’s twin bed with a full-sized one, but was in no real hurry. When my friend offered it at a price I couldn’t refuse, I jumped on it. My nine-year-old daughter was thrilled to have a new white four-poster bed (it sits so high off the ground that she has to take a running start and leap onto it!) and needless to say I was delighted by the price.

RethinkRecycling.com helps homeowners turn garbage into compost

Tuesday, 09 June 2009 16:30

Warm weather is finally here to stay, and many Twin Cities residents are embarking on the annual spring-time ritual of yard clean-up and planting gardens. RethinkRecycling.com encourages gardeners to compost fruit and vegetable scraps along with yard waste in back yard compost bins.

(Style on a Dime) End-of-school count down

Monday, 08 June 2009 15:47 Marcia Humphrey

Each night, for the last month or two, one of my three children has been keeping me current on the end-of-school count down. Little do they know, I’m keeping close track myself-I am as ready for them to be finished as they are. We ALL need a break. My oldest child will be an eighth-grader this fall, but lately I have been thinking about how quickly these 13 years have passed by-and how much faster the next five years will zoom before me.

(Style on A Dime) Earn extra cash doing what you love

Thursday, 28 May 2009 14:15 Marcia Humphrey

Like most young girls around 10 years old, I remember spending hours combing my doll’s hair, giving haircuts, and making her outfits. After a while, I became the self-appointed hair stylist for all my neighborhood friends. I was the best around (at least in my own mind).