First thing that must happen in the New Year is to introduce forced hyacinths, daffodils and narcissi into the home. It is the first sign of spring and I need to start looking for rejuvenation after the autumn and the earliest sign of spring

There has to be no dirty clothes in the house so every thing has to be washed clean prior to the New Year.

I have my affirmations; yesterday my radish crop is up well, lettuce is past hairthread and showing a few tiny leaflets, the basil and tomatoes are at cot leaves but showing well, and even both of the cayenne peppers are now up. My new crop of winter/indoor greens and such are on the way!

Other than that, there is the 'great fridge purge' where I'm ruthless about all the old condiments and everything in the fridge, and it gets a good scrubout... this year the fridge is in the garage yet, so I get a reprieve.

Never heard that one Jeannie.

@armygirl1987: I think it's a Vietnamese thing, and if I'm wrong, it could be a Lunar calendar thing. Regardless, it was never fun for me. I still love my mama though! :P

I know you do hon. Do you still do it.

Change up the decor and lighting options with some fun new items like this home!

-Adrienne ( http://goo.gl/BIpizs)