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Mulch is an Easy Bonus to Landscape Design
Much ado about mulch? Landscapers define mulch as any material placed over the surface of the soil as a covering. The right mulch will help your plants and trees remain healthy. In addition, the right mulch can highlight your flowers, shrubs, and trees, the same way paint color can showcase art, furnishings, and decor. 8…
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Everything You Need to Know About Cruising the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia
Bok! HI! For years friends were whispering about their vacations in Croatia. With each new recap I became more and more enthralled with the country. I spent time researching different itineraries and opted to explore Croatia via a small cruise ship. I wanted a personalized experience exploring the Dalmatian coastline aboard an intimate vessel, eight…
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Bakra · Where Locals Go to Grab a Sensational Pizza in Split
Bakra Pizza is one of the oldest restaurants in Split, tracing its origins back to 1947, although only becoming a pizzeria in 1984. They are located on a small street in the old neighborhood of Toć and near the ferry port of Split. Chef Frane Šerka prepares delicious pizzas from a wood-fired oven, premium steaks,…
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Gelato Bar Bella in Trogir Offers a Variety of Unique Flavors
Gelato Bar Bella is the popular spot to get your ice cream fix in Trogir, Croatia. Gelato Bar Bella serves fruity favorites like strawberry and mango to creamy hit-the-spot desserts like cheesecake, lady chocolate, and fig & ricotta. They offer flavors you don’t come by often so there is not a chance you won’t find…
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Anna Maria General Store: A Quick One-Stop Shop for Your Vacation Needs
The Anna Maria General Store on Anna Maria Island has been the local place to shop since the 1950s. As the name implies the store sells food and a large variety of other products. The Anna Maria General Store is an AMI staple that has been the local place to go for food, drinks, and…
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Florida Aquarium: A Complete Guide to an Educational Experience
The Florida Aquarium is a spectacular educational attraction for children and adults of all ages! The exhibits, shows, special experiences, and outdoor play area, provide exciting options to keep everyone entertained. The Florida Aquarium showcases many species of flora and fauna. Aquariums are a great way to cozy up to some of the cool creatures…
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Do You Love Orchids but Struggle Displaying Them?
I absolutely love orchids! My infatuation began decades ago while helping my mom care for her orchids. Today, I am still fascinated with the different varieties and their colors. For years I struggled with a creative way to display my orchids. Sure, the standard potting table is an easy and adequate choice, but I wanted…
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The New Era Powder Bathroom
This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission for purchases at no additional cost to you. Just inside the garage door at Casa Rosa is an almost 6’ by 6’ powder bathroom which doubles as a pool bath. This powder room sat untouched from its original creation in 1988. It sported the uber…
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The Thermal Waters of Saturnia Hot Springs in Tuscany
Saturnia, a spa town in Tuscany’s Grosseto province, takes its name from the Roman god Saturn, who, according to legend, struck the earth with a thunderbolt to create a magical sulfur spring that would bring peace to warring humans. Both the Etruscans and Romans later embraced the spring for its healing properties. This website uses…
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 4 · Centro Habana
I awoke in my bed to the familiar humming of my room air-conditioner. What time is it? There was not a clock in my room and our cell phones slept in la Mochila. Who else is awake? What are we going to do with our day? It was a leisurely morning for all of us….
