Mary Beth has launched a lifestyle blog about cooking, decorating and adventures with family and friends.  It will be entertaining, informative and most of all fun.  Join Mary Beth and join in the discussion, sharing your ideas and comments. www.plankblog.com

“I once moved to a house where in the backyard were a pool and a sort of retro fire pit, very 70’s.  The yard was beautiful but I thought the pit would have to go.  There was no rush since it would entail a jackhammer and some strong guys to get rid of it.  I got busy with the other aspects of the house and never got around to doing anything about it……..”  http://www.hybridmom.com/blog/