When most women think of perimenopause or menopause, symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes commonly come to mind. But some of the most amazing effects occur in the mouth. Dry mouth is one of several dryness-related symptoms caused by decreased estrogen, along with dry skin, dry eyes, and dry vagina, and […]
Rita Ora takes the pastel nail trend to a glitzy new level — see photos
We don’t want to hear complaints that the pastel nail trend that’s transitioning us from spring to summer (we’ve seen it on Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, Michelle Obama, and more recently) is too delicate, too sweet, or too jejune. Of course, beauty is the key, but just because a color is lightweight and soft doesn’t […]
Pueblo Open Day: Sage Queen Garden welcomes monarch
June 22, 2026 Sage Queen Garden — This evocative name piqued my interest during my Pueblo Open Day tour a few weeks ago. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone gave their garden a good name? This is a reference to meadow sage (Salvia nemorosa), which homeowners grow in abundance in their riparian, pollinator-friendly gardens. Another […]
Best Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz Options to Try Now
If an Aperol Spritz is your go-to drink for warm-weather happy hour, then we’ve got some good news for you. The NA version turned out to be really tasty. Here are three of the best non-alcoholic Aperol spritz drinks I’ve tried, what makes them different, and my favorite. I love Aperol Spritz. It’s funny how […]
Easy flourless fresh fruit watermelon cake recipe
Looking for a beautiful birthday cake that uses fresh fruit instead of flour, frosting, and sugar? This easy flourless fresh fruit watermelon cake recipe is the perfect centerpiece for summer birthdays, baby showers, graduation parties, cookouts, and special occasions. fresh watermelon cake recipe If you’re looking for a unique birthday dessert made with real ingredients, […]
Courtney’s Cottage Garden in Kentucky
Happy Monday everyone at GPOD! You don’t need expensive plant palettes or fancy gardening tools and materials to create your dream garden. Courtney Farris (@vintagegardenky) of Leitchfield, Kentucky (Zone 7) is a gardener who gets it. To create a thriving cottage garden that she loves, Courtney uses winter-sown seeds in plastic bags and turns to […]