While most of the garden goes dormant during winter, the compost bin, with its all its heat-generating decomposition, remains a lively place.

Moisturizers are the first line of defense against winter itch. It seems so basic, but applying moisturizer twice daily is the best way to replenish your skin’s moisture. Evidence shows that externally applied creams are more effective at hydrating the skin than drinking lots of water.

You want to keep your family comfortable in the winter, and your heating system helps make that happen. But did you know that heating makes up about 45 percent of total energy use in the typical home? These eight simple winterization tips won’t cost you much, but they will make your home more comfortable and efficient all winter long.

to bundle up! Sno-Port will be back in all its frozen and flurried glory this month at Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport. With all the fun of snow without the cold mess, Sno-Port offers a winter wonderland experience for kids and adults alike with Sno- Port Winter Science Exhibition.

my favorites are Cerave, Eucerin and Cetaphil creams as well as Aquaphor and good old Vaseline. The best time to apply your moisturizer is right after your bath or shower when your skin is still slightly damp.