Grow Food Not Lawn CT

03/13/2026

Check out my latest blog, “Stepping off the Spin” It’s an encouraging challenge to reset weekly. It’s your chance to step off the spin and center yourself. Clear the mental clutter, breathe deeper, and slow the pace. Step outside, reconnect with nature, and remember you don’t have to live at the speed of a to do list. Let yourself enjoy the quiet joy of doing nothing, no guilt, no agenda. By the end of the day, you feel grounded, centered, calm, and ready for the days ahead. Let this be a weekly ritual that brings you back to what truly matters: YOU!
Let’s grow together, one breath at a time. If I have encouraged you to grow with me, invite others and join me on Facebook and follow my blog site. I’m rooting for you, LeeAnn

A calming weekly reset ritual to clear your mind, reconnect with nature, and return to your inner center. Slow down and come home to yourself.

02/13/2026

Happy Galentine’s Day
Celebrating the women who help us slow down and make time for ourselves.
❤️ The friends who remind us to pause when life feels too fast
❤️ The ones who help us breathe, reset, and recenter
❤️ The women who encourage choices that match our values
❤️ The steady voices who bring calm back into our days
Grateful for the friendships that help us grow, one small moment at a time.
Let’s grow together, I’m rooting for you! LeeAnn

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, with a constant rush of tasks and distractions. To combat this, taking small pauses helps recenter focus and reassess priorities based on personal values. Sett…

02/03/2026

🌱 Ready to jump‑start your spring garden?
I just shared a new blog 👇its a 3 minute read. It's all about four easy flowers you can start indoors right now—sunflowers, marigolds, morning glories, and nasturtiums. They grow fast, bring gorgeous color, support pollinators, and some are even edible.
🌿A simple seed tray today can turn unused lawn space into a vibrant, food‑focused garden by spring.
🌼Take a peek and get growing with me, I'm rooting for you!

To jumpstart your spring garden, consider planting easy annual flowers like sunflowers, marigolds, morning glories, and nasturtiums. These vibrant plants attract pollinators, enhance vegetable gard…

01/30/2026

🌿 Weekend Vibes: Start A Little Things List

This weekend is all about the little things that make home feel good. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet empty‑nest, dreaming of warmer days, or thinking about growing more food instead of mowing your lawn.
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A Little Things List to try:
•🌱 Plant a small pot of herbs on the windowsill
•🧺 Clear one drawer or corner to refresh your space
•🌿Map out a small spot in your yard for pollinator‑friendly bloom this Spring
•🍓 Try a new recipe with something local or homegrown
•🚶 Take a slow walk and enjoy clearing your mind and fresh air
•🌸 Keep things simple
Little things add up in how we live, how we grow, and how we shape the spaces we call home.
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01/23/2026

❄️ What’s Your Snow Storm Weekend Vibe Look Like?
With 12–18" on the way, this weekend is shaping up to be the kind that slows life down in the best possible way. My vibe is roaring fire, cozy sofa and lots of movies!
Whether you’re bundling up for a little sled riding adventure, warming your hands around a mug of hot cocoa, turning the day into an indoor fun fest, or a movie with a roaring fireplace there’s something special about a storm that gives everyone permission to pause.
Don’t forget to check on a neighbor or someone who may be alone, a phone call goes a long way.
Realtor Tip: Snowstorms are a great reminder to check the simple things make sure your check your exterior vents are clear, your walkways are safe, and your emergency supplies are stocked. Little bits of winter prep go a long way in protecting your home.
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01/17/2026

❄️ Weekend Vibes: Comfort Food 🍲
Cold weekend ahead here in CT, so I’m leaning into comfort for my weekend vibes. This white chicken chili recipe is warm, hearty, and perfect for a slow winter day. If you try it, tag me, snap a photo, and share, its on my to do list for this weekend 📸✨
Here’s to comfort food, cozy kitchens, and a weekend that feels good start to finish💛
🔑 Realtor Tip of the Week
A simmering pot of soup or chili isn’t just comforting — it naturally warms up your home and creates that inviting “lived in” feeling buyers love. If you’re prepping for showings this winter, keep a simple recipe on hand to make your space feel welcoming the moment someone walks in.
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01/12/2026

What’s your version of coming home cozy look like? The moment where you finally slow down, breathe a little deeper, and ease back into yourself…
For me, it’s curling up on a big sofa by the fireplace, watching a good movie, letting my day settle and mind breathe.
When a house helps you slow down and breathe, it becomes a home and a fit for your lifestyle.
Compliments of LeeAnn DeLeo, REALTOR® Home is where the magic begins!

01/09/2026

Sliding into the weekend with gratitude, good people, and good plans. Like Felix, I hope you find a moment to breathe, reset, and enjoy something that makes you smile! Whether it’s a cozy corner at home, a quiet chapter of life, starting an indoor garden, or the simple rhythm of the great outdoors. Hopefully it reminds you that the small moments in life often matter the most!
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09/02/2025

🥧The Perfect Pie, The Perfect Home: From Farm to Front Door 🏡
Life on the farm has taught me patience, preparation, and trusting your instincts—whether I’m tending to animals, baking a peach pie, or helping families find their perfect home. Every home, like every pie, has its own flavor. Check out my latest blog 👇
Buying or selling isn’t just about the market—it’s about finding the one that feels just right. And when you do? That’s when the real magic happens.
Let’s find your home together 📲I'll bring the pie 🥧🏡

homemade peach pie with crumb topping. living on a farm and baking pies owning a your own home. every pie has a personality and so does every person

07/16/2025

🌱 Mid-July Garden Goals! 🌿 Mid-July is the perfect time to plant quick-growing veggies, replant harvested spots and start prepping for a bountiful fall harvest. It’s not too late to plant, replant, and prep for a thriving fall harvest. From fast-growing veggies to cool-season crops and container garden tips—we’ve got your mid-summer garden guide ready! 🥕🍅🌼
👇Check out my latest blog, I’m rooting for you and get growing!

Mid-July is the perfect time to plant quick-growing veggies, replant harvested spots, and start prepping for a bountiful fall harvest.

07/02/2025

☀️Summers Here! Read my latest blog "Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets, Children, Adults and Seniors"
🛑 NEVER leave pets or children in vehicles alone, NOT even for a minute.
🔥 Too Hot to Touch? Too Hot to Sit or Walk!
🧒 When temps rise, so do the surfaces we walk on and sit on!
☀️ Surfaces, concrete, asphalt, and even sand can burn skin, feet and paws in seconds.
👉 Do a quick hand-check. If you can’t put your hand on it, they cannot sit or walk on it.
✅ Stick to grass, shade, and pack an ice & water cooler with hand towels for cooling.
💧 Bring water, use dog booties and shoes outside.
👣🐾 Stay safe from the ground up.

Summers Here! Practice these summer heat safety tips for pets, children, adults and seniors.

06/10/2025

What's your definition of wealth? 👇This month’s blog is The New Wealth: Redefine Rich. My blog uncovers what it means to live a rich, fulfilling life. It is rooted in slow mornings, healthy bodies, happy children, time, loving relationships and thriving gardens. It reflects what true wealth is. Growing Stronger Together ❤

What's your definition of wealth? The New Wealth: Redefine Rich, uncover what it means to live a rich, fulfilling life. It is rooted in slow mor...