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Frugal Living – Voluntary Simplicity

August 3rd, 2011 at 06:08 pm
One way to describe frugal living is to live below your means, another eloquent term is this: Voluntary Simplicity. This may sound like a monumental task, especially in our...

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Recipes – Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

November 11th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Pumpkin and cheesecake at the same time? What a treat, make these pumpkin cheesecake bars for Thanksgiving or just for the heck of it. Pumpkin is full of vitamins, fiber and...

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Benefits of Meditation

Health – Benefits of Meditation

July 7th, 2011 at 09:07 pm
Most people have tried meditation at one time or another. If you are anything like me, you are not quite sure if you are doing it right and may even end up falling asleep....
  • Not Sleeping? Insomnia is Serious
    Not sleeping? Insomnia comes in several types;  mainly falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early...
    by on July 6th, 2011 at 02:07 pm
  • Zumba – What is it?
    How Did Zumba Come to Be?  You cannot go anywhere these days without seeing signs for Zumba. But what is is and...
    by on June 10th, 2011 at 06:06 pm
  • Stress Relief
    Stress is something that we all feel at one time or another. The big problem with it comes when we are unable to...
    by on January 30th, 2011 at 04:01 pm

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The Homemakers Magazine - How To Clean a Microfiber Couch

How to Clean a Microfiber Couch

September 6th, 2011 at 07:09 pm
Microfiber is a versatile material that can be made to resemble suede or leather making it very attractive to furniture makers. Because it is soft and durable as well as water...

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Patioscape – The Power of the Fire

July 7th, 2011 at 03:07 pm
Fire! It’s frightening when out of control, yet it’s a great friend and comforter when harnessed. From the earliest days of civilization, fire has held man under a...

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Pomegranates

How to seed Pomegranates Pomegranates are yummy, full of nutrition and most kids love them. But….and this is a biggie, they are a pain in the neck to deal with. I saw someone on one of the cooking shows say that you can get the seeds or “arils” out easily if you cut one in [...]

Toy Safety 101

Toy safety has been an ongoing concern for every parent who reads the paper or listens to the news. It helps to understand whether a toy is safe for your child’s age. Small parts present a choking hazard and certain plastics can be toxic. Here are some thoughts about toy safety to help you keep [...]

Recipes – Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin and cheesecake at the same time? What a treat, make these pumpkin cheesecake bars for Thanksgiving or just for the heck of it. Pumpkin is full of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants so it never hurts to add a little nutrition to your junk food! As with any type of baking, to make it just a bit healthier, you [...]

Thanksgiving Memories

In just a few more days, Thanksgiving will kick off the holiday season. Thanksgiving always comes to me with a certain sense of nostalgia. Back in the day, we were always at my aunt and uncle’s house and there was usually a crowd. The men would spend the morning in the woods hunting deer, the [...]

How to Clean a Microfiber Couch

Microfiber is a versatile material that can be made to resemble suede or leather making it very attractive to furniture makers. Because it is soft and durable as well as water resistant, it is good for covering couches and chairs so many manufacturers make use of this fabric for that purpose. While many furniture salesmen [...]

Parenting – Backpack Misuse Causes Child Back Pain

School is starting up again for the fall term and this means children everywhere will be loading up their backpacks and heading off to classes. They will also begin experiencing back pain from of the misuse of backpacks. Every day you see children walking to school carrying a backpack over one shoulder, filled to the [...]

Green Living – Go Green on Your Terms

Green living has been the topic of a lot of debate. There are many people who believe that we are rapidly using up the earth’s resources and many who believe just the opposite. Regardless of who is right or wrong, it just makes good common sense to preserve our resources for as long as possible [...]

Cooking- 5 Essential Kitchen Basics

Ask just about anyone who cooks what their top five kitchen “must haves” are and you will find at least one of the following items on their list. If you are just starting out and need some essential kitchen equipment, this list will give you a good beginning point. Of course, the number of gadgets you can [...]

Frugal Living – Voluntary Simplicity

One way to describe frugal living is to live below your means, another eloquent term is this: Voluntary Simplicity. This may sound like a monumental task, especially in our present economical climate where many people are hardly covering their basic expenses. Finding ways to save takes a bit of creative thinking and a willingness to [...]

Recipe – Chocolate Chip Brownies

Here is a great recipe for chocolate chip brownies. It is not your conventional brownie recipe but give it a try and you will love them like we do. Ingredients 3/4 cups flour 1/4 t. salt 1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. margarine or butter 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 t. vanilla 1 [...]