grow

4 Great Native Virginia Plants For Your Garden or Yard

Winter is over and it’s time to bring life back to your yard. When picking out your new blooms consider adding native plants. Native plants are well adapted to their surroundings already and are typically cheaper to purchase than those that were imported. These 4 Virginian plants can make a great addition. Virginia Spiderwort –...

Read More

Cinco de Mayo Events in Virginia Beach

Looking to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day in Virginia Beach? Say hola to these fun events all over town. 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K on the Boardwalk – 8 a.m. starting at 31st Street and Neptune’s Park Visit the Cinco de Mayo restaurant on Pleasure House Road for drink specials and Live Music all...

Read More

Unfortunately, in bad situations we can be our own worst critics, making it seem like there’s no use in trying. However, being positive in a difficult situation can prove to be much more beneficial to your emotional and physical health. You can start to retrain your thinking today by working in these simple exercises and...

Read More

3 Ideas to Set a Romantic Vibe in the Bedroom

During a busy week your bedroom can seem more like an office, a dining room table, or just a place to pass out, but with Valentine’s Day on the horizon there are few things you can do to make your abode a bit more inviting. Declutter – put away the stacks of paper, the dirty...

Read More

4 Quick and Easy Ways to Trim Your Budget

Everyone is trying to cut costs these days and there are simple ways to trim your budget that you might not notice except for when making your wallet a little fuller. Use reward programs –take advantage of the coupons and points stores allot you, saving a little at each store you visit regularly can add...

Read More

Activities for Valentine’s Day in Virginia Beach

Whether you have been kissed or cursed with Virginia love, there is no shortage of fun and creative ways to spend your Valentine’s Day. Virginia Beach is full of activities for singles, couples, and growing families. Singles – use this day to gather up the rest of your single friends and spend an evening putt-putting...

Read More

4 Tips to Fix Your Credit Score

You know your personal value can’t be measured with a number, but to banks, lenders, landlords, car dealerships and the like, your worth is tied to that all-important figure in the personal finances world; the credit score.Whether your score has taken a beating with the economic downturn or you’re looking to pump up your number...

Read More

6 Steps to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With that in mind, below are 6 steps-based on findings from the Mayo Clinic and Susan G. Komen for the Cure-you can take to protect your health and possibly reduce your chances of having breast cancer: Get moving! – We know – you hear it again and again,...

Read More