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Valentine’s in Action
Valentine’s in Action In our culture, Valentine’s Day is all about LOVE. Who do we care about? How can we let these people know we value them? We are used to buying and receiving candy and flowers as love tokens. There is nothing wrong with that, but is there something else we can do that [...]
The Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Home
The Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Home When you find yourself ready to purchase your first property you may have a lot of competing thoughts to contend with, from size and space allocation to desirable neighborhoods to income (and more). There are a lot of facets to the process. But if you’re not at least thinking [...]
Different Ways to Recycle Printed T-Shirts
Different Ways to Recycle Printed T-Shirts Moms know all too well how quickly children outgrow clothing. Buy something today and by next month it doesn’t fit. While you can take your outgrown kids’ clothes to Goodwill, give them to friends or sell them in a tag sale, you can also upcycle them into great new [...]
5 Ways To Be Green While Sticking To Your Budget
5 Ways To Be Green While Sticking To Your Budget Going “green,” on a large scale, typically takes a considerable chunk of change. Think eco-friendly cars and solar panels. The good news is, you can go green in a smaller way and still make a big impact on your environment. Here are five great ways [...]
Kitchen Makeover for a Vegetarian Lifestyle
Kitchen Makeover for a Vegetarian Lifestyle Turning yourself into a vegan or vegetarian can be tough if you don’t know what you need or how to cook it. If you buy everything from Whole Foods, then it’s going to cost you. However, your local grocery store and farmers’ markets can yield better bargains. Even ordering [...]
Busy Parents – How To Bring Back The Romance on Valentine’s Day
Busy Parents – How To Bring Back The Romance on Valentine’s Day When parents are busy with work, children and other obligations, it isn’t difficult to see how planning a romantic Valentine’s Day can seem impossible at best. Helping the kids get ready for their Valentine’s Day parties at school, going to work and juggling [...]
February is National Heart Month
February is National Heart Month “Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.” -CDC The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often goes unnoticed until it manifests itself as a heart attack. In fact, every 25 seconds, an American will suffer a coronary [...]
Make Dude Food Heart-Healthy
Make Dude Food Heart-Healthy Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the number one killer of U.S. men, accounting for about a third of all deaths. Men have a higher incidence of CVD than women and tend to experience their first cardiac event earlier. “Sometimes men take a fatalistic approach to heart health,” says nutrition consultant Christopher Mohr, [...]
The Benefits of Raising Chickens for Your Family
The Benefits of Raising Chickens for Your Family Raising chickens is such a wonderful learning experience for kids. When I was a child, my grandmother always raised chickens and I just loved helping her. It is one of my fonder childhood memories. I loved the Springtime when she had baby chicks and I helped her [...]
Fight the Germs: Make Your Own Natural Hand Sanitizer
Fight the Germs: Make Your Own Natural Hand Sanitizer A hand sanitizer made from natural ingredients is safer, and can be just as effective, as one containing the germ-killing chemical triclosan. Make your own hand-sanitizing spray! Organic Nanny suggests that after you use up the store-bought sanitizer of your choice, you can make your own. [...]




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