(Image courtesy: Burst) Imagine the crackle of wood and the heat from a glowing fire and you’ll understand why we love a cozy hearth. It’s the focal point of many homes and makes our living areas what much warmer and more welcoming in Fall and Winter. But along with the benefits of a wood-burning fireplace […]
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5 Things to Plant Now (Winter) for an Incredible Yard
(Image courtesy Burst) Unless you’re an avid gardener, you probably don’t think about planting after the first frost. But to get the type of incredible yard that shows off in the early new year, you’ll need to plant a splash of color with annuals, perennials, and shrubs that get in the ground before it freezes. […]
The Valentine “Val” Grodis Collection
A collection of artifacts and documents related to Sgt. Valentine “Val” Grodis and his service in the US Army 9th Infantry Division through World War II. Valentine “Val” John Grodis was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1919 and served 5 years with the U.S. Army. He entered the service on October 16, 1940 and […]
The Best Libraries Serving Springfield Families
(Image courtesy Burst) November is National Family Literacy Month, and the month is a great time to get the whole family together to enjoy some reading. Whether snuggled up on the couch, nestled in a high back chair, or sitting at a desk or tabletop, families are invited to open up a good book and […]
6 Things to Do with Fall Leaves
(Image courtesy Burst) When the weather turns crisp and the leaves start to turn and fall, a lot of leaves end up in your yard and you need good things to do with fall leaves! And while raking might sound like good exercise, or leaf blowing could whisk many of them away, it’s actually quite […]
2022 Buyers Want First Floor Laundry Rooms
(Image courtesy Burst) It has been a seller’s market in the Springfield and Burke areas over the last few years, but that doesn’t mean that home sellers can ignore the features that buyers most want in their homes like first floor laundry rooms. And it seems with each new year, trends change or certain amenities […]
Decorating Your Home for Fall 2021
(Image courtesy Burst) When it’s time for decorating your home for fall, you should know what themes are best and what to do. There are many choices to consider. Decorating homes for holidays other than the traditional winter wonderland-themes is becoming more popular than ever. Not only is this true, but did you know that […]
Simpson-Parody Pop-Up Coming to Springfield Town Center
(Image courtesy Moe’s Pop Up) UPDATE: NOW EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2021 at the Springfield Town Center. While it’s not quite true that there’s a community called Springfield in every state, it is a common neighborhood name. In fact, it is common enough for the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” to argue that “every town […]
