Weekndr Garden: May Showers and Hues of Green

8 Ways to Wrap a Present On the Cheap

Now that we’re part of the pre-school circuit, birthday parties are a regular weekend activity. We recently found ourselves  hours away from party time but with only Christmas wrapping paper on hand, so we got creative (with a little help from our facebook friends).
The following are 8 ideas for wrapping a present when you’re out [...]

Weeknd Shopping: Best Toilet Seat Ever

Bought it at Target…

When to DIY vs. Hire a Professional

The Weekndr household is all about doing it ourselves. Whether it’s cooking a delicious recipe instead of going out to dinner, or installing our own landscaping rather than hiring a professional, we fully embrace self-reliant living. However, the DIY lifestyle is not for everyone.
The New York Times today published an article that ponders the question: [...]

I’m On Antiques Roadshow! Well, Sort Of

Antiques Roadshow began airing the first of three segments shot in Hartford last summer of which I was one of a few thousand lucky Roadies to get tickets. (watch my video report here)
While my satchel full of family artwork didn’t make it on to the appraisal stage (though they were valued at several hundred bucks [...]