We are on the move.  After much consideration we have decided to move our operation to another host.  What does this mean to you?  A better Today's Nest including a better mobile experience for your smart phones and tablets.  

And now for the not so good news... we will have to shut down operations for the next week or two.  You will still be able to access any existing content, but we need to hold off on any new content until after the move.  In the meantime, be sure to check out our previous Easter related posts to get you ready for the holiday.

We are so appreciative of all of our readers and followers.  You will still find us active on social media during our move.  Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube and our all new Tumblr page.

The March edition of our monthly Twitter Chat, #NestChat was loads of fun.  There was, as usual, an incredible amount of information shared and lots of recipes.  The Word of the Day was EggHunt.  One lucky participant will receive a Today's Nest prize pack.  

Getting ready for Easter?  There are many useful crafts and recipes here, too.  Read through the transcript by clicking on the link below.  You can click any link inside the document to be redirected.  You can also click on the avatar to learn more about the commentor and give them a follow on Twitter. 

From our previously posted work for The Daily Basics:

Computers and the internet have enhanced our lives in many ways, but have brought with them a new set of issues that must be dealt with from a parenting perspective.  While there are fewer trips to the library and less time spent digging through volumes of encyclopedias, there is the lure of the screen in the room calling your young one near to occupy their time in ways we never imagined when we were children.

There are some recent studies that indicate a disparity between how much time parents think their kids are spending online and the actual time kids are spending online.  There is no doubt that the key to managing the issue is to have a good understanding of what is really happening.

Just beyond the last chill of winter lies a place where perennial patio dwellers linger over glasses of wine and caprese salad.  If you close your eyes for just a moment you can probably place yourself there and imagine plump, red tomatoes and the tangy bite of balsamic vinegar.  You can likely see the vibrant green of the fresh basil, too.  There… right there… is where our story begins today.

Blame it on my Mediterranean blood or my love of food, but I cannot get enough basil.  It regularly claims the majority percentage of our garden space.  Summer is filled with pesto, salads, pastas and even cocktails all fragrant from fresh basil.  To have enough ready we start it from seed inside.  It’s easier than you may think and the results are well worth it.

savour…  fresh ingredients

Spring is just off in the distance and we are ready to jump in with both feet!  

Come join us on Wednesday, March 20 at 8pE 7pC for our monthly twitter chat party.  Use the hashtag #NestChat to be part of the fun.  This month there will be plenty of conversation around eggs, spring gardening, and, of course, Easter.  We will have a virtual cocktail ready for you and, of course, the Word of the Day.  Tweet you there.

Need help getting into the party?  Shoot us an email or leave a comment.  We'd be happy to guide you through the process.

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savour... a penny saved

You’ve heard it before… the family that plays together, stays together.  These days there are more and more distractions and people are busier than ever.  Taking the time to unplug and spend time playing some good old fashioned games can be a great step toward building family bonds.

As a student in Europe I spent many nights playing the game Scopa.  This Italian card game is by far the most popular game in Italy.  Although, while I was in Spain, I frequently spotted patios dotted with tables and men playing this game over cerveza and tapas. 

It may seem a little confusing at first, but after a few hands you will likely have caught the fever.  The game moves fairly quickly and can get quite exciting when someone sweeps the table allowing them to shout out ‘scopa’.

savour... playtime