What would the Christmas season be without poinsettias? Poinsettias are a longtime favorite holiday décor item because of their bright red color. These gorgeous plants are available in an eye-popping assortment of colors, styles, and sizes that will add holiday spirit to every room in your home. Poinsettias are a snap to grow, too. Just place them in […]
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Vet in Casa: Why do dogs eat grass?
Popularly, it is believed that dogs are purged or dewormed by the recurrent consumption of grass; this is completely false. 80% of dogs tend to eat tender shoots from time to time and this behavior can be due to several circumstances. The first, and least worrisome, is that they simply seek to supplement with additional […]
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Houseplants for beginners: The Best Pothos Variety for Your Personality
Houseplants add beauty with foliage and flowers to the inside of your house. Have you ever wondered which one is the perfect houseplant for you? For beginners, pothos is one of the easiest you can grow — and one of the most popular. It’s no wonder why. This hardy indoor plant will thrive in any room […]
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Why you should say NO to Conch until October 31st
While we celebrate the end of the lobster, and crab ban officially ended on June 30th, we alert you to forego the purchase, sell, and consumption of conch. From July 1st through the 31st of October, various species of conch, mainly the queen conch, while also including the mulefoot conch, the Santa María conch, and various others are […]
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Today is the solstice: The Longest Day of the Year!
Let’s say goodbye to spring and let’s welcome summer! This is one of the most awaited seasons, and why not?! For some, it means that the vacations are around the corner and we can enjoy more of the outdoors, the beach, the pool and fun parties with friends. Today is the solstice and the longest […]
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Why celebrate World Oceans Day?
For those who love water and adventure, the sea is their paradise, between the biodiversity of life and the different water activities that we can do in it, and as they say “Life is sweeter in the sea.” That’s why today we dedicate it to those wonderful places so full of life the Oceans. World […]
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“Beat Plastic Pollution” – World Environment Day 2018
Communities around the world came together today for the single largest annual celebration of our environment – World Environment Day. World Environment Day is a global event led by the UN Environment that takes place every June 5 in thousands of communities around the world. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become […]
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What to expect this Hurricane Season 2018
Last week on June 1st, the start of the 2018 “Hurricane Season” began. Some of you might question how is that possible since it’s been so incredibly hot lately?! Well, coming into hurricane season doesn’t mean constant rain — it just means that when it does rain it’ll be stronger and more consistent than other times of the year. We plan on […]
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Builders Choice, Marina Casa de Campo Open 2018 Champions
The team from North Carolina was crowned champion of the second annual Marina Casa de Campo Open fishing tournament. Auspicious (Palm Beach, FL) claimed second place and Intents (Jupiter, FL) claimed third place. The tournament closed with 36 Blue Marlin releases, 4 White Marlin releases and 2 Sailfish releases for a total of 42 Billfish […]
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World Water Day: every drop counts!
Water makes up 71 percent of our world, but of that 71 percent, only 1 percent is drinkable and more importantly, attainable. The UN designated today, March 22nd, to be World Water Day 25 years ago to raise awareness and advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources. This day reminds us to be grateful for […]
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Duarte Long Weekend is here! make the most of it!
Today is Duarte Day! Which means that this weekend is a long weekend! WooHoo! We celebrate Juan Pablo Duarte every year for his liberal thinking and patriotic drive without which the independence of this beautiful country never would have happened!