The next best thing to living in the middle of the woods is being close enough to see nature but still be surrounded by comfort. That feeling is a big…
Author: Nspire Magazine
One summer when I was a kid growing up in Texas, my mom painstakingly cleared out a mountain of weeds in our backyard and introduced our family to growing our…
» 1/3 cup Follow Your HeartVegenaise* or mayonnaise» 1/3 cup sour cream» ½ Tb lemon juice» 1 ½ tsp fresh mix of oregano, thyme, basil, and parsley, finely chopped» 1…
Here in the Northwest, almost every gardener plants zucchini, and by the middle of summer, they are so tired of eating it! But the popular squash just keeps propagating and…
It’s a well-researched and proven fact that cultivating indoor plants improves the air quality of a space and can subtly boost your mood. While the plants may simply be a…
Microgreens are the tender shoots of salad greens and veggies that are grown from seed and harvested when their first leaves have formed. Not only are they pleasant garnishes to…
Did you know there are around 4,000 species of native bees in North America in addition to honeybees? There are bumblebees, Mason bees, leafcutter bees, squash bees, mining bees…to name…
Builder: Monarch Homes When trying to come up with a very special name for a very special custom home, builder Shawn Anderson perfectly paired two favorite elements of North Idaho…
Saunas are hot!Not only are they 180 degrees of relaxing warmth, but a sauna is also a wonderful way to enhance your health and home. Although currently enjoying a surge…
Laughter bounces off tree trucks, surrounding me before dancing off into the woods in echoes. We’re riding single file along the scenic trails of Farragut State Park, conversations tossed back…