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There is nothing like picking a juicy home grown tomato from the garden. I have always enjoyed biting into the warm fresh fruit. Growing tomatoes to me is an art, requiring a lot of tender loving...
Do you have more zucchini than you can use? Have you created new dishes, or reinvented old ones, to incorporate your zucchini? And after all this, you still have some left! Why not freeze your...
Do a quick search on the internet and you can find hundreds of recipes for homemade beauty products. It's a great gift idea, but what to do about packaging? Ideally, something simple, air-tight...
When someone in the family suffers from a devastating illness, the lives of all are changed. Going to medical appointments, getting lab and imaging tests, keeping records, and inventorying...
Packing a lunch is a simple way to eat better and save money! But did you know that you can also pack a "green" and wast-free lunch? Here is everything you need to know about packing...
Roaches are disgusting, vile little creatures that none of us want to live with. They carry diseases and are a leading cause of asthma in New York City children.
When a family experiences the death of one of its members, they must deal with the loss in many ways, which include grieving, making funeral arrangements, and writing an obituary. Their lives are...
Recycling conserves energy, saves clean air and water, reserves space in landfills and creates jobs. While it's a good idea to purchase recycled products, by participating in your local recycling...
Many of the everyday products you use to clean your kitchen countertops, stove, refrigerator and sink can be toxic to your family. So are many pots, pans, and plastic containers that you cook,...
Although our "Drinking Water" resources are fundamentally sound in Indiana, there are alternatives to "Tap Water" for those who are adventurous!
I've always loved lettuce in salads and a few years ago when people started getting sick from bacteria in lettuce I was afraid to eat the bagged lettuce so I quit buying it. I missed my lettuce...
Microwaves are Americas favorite appliance. I'm going to tell you what is good and not good to use in the microwave.
If you garden, then you likely have acquired an assortment of plastic plant containers from your local nursery or garden center. And if you have, you likely have also questioned what to do with...
This article is about recycling, being creative,helping the universe be saved a little better with my tips and best buys for consumers.
Planting and growing a butterfly garden isn't really difficult, but there are certain guidelines you need to follow to successfully attract butterflies AND their caterpillars (or larvae) to your...
In today's modern world it seems everything we buy comes to us over packaged for our convenience. This is far from convenient for us though. We end up with an abundance of trash from packaging...
Cosmetics are found in every house and sometimes a tiny bit of product is left on the bottom of a jar and bottle. Finish it up and recycle the container and you'll get a little treat!!!
Planning a party or a wedding? Are you looking for something that will blow your guest away and have them taking for days? Well here is idea that is becoming trendier day by day. The hottest new...
Do you have storage solutions for your Christmas decorations? If you don't, or are still using the broken-down boxes they came in, consider using recycled packaging from your groceries and...
We all have it; JUNK! One man's trash is another man's treasure, but it can also be your treasure if you sort and organize it. And who knows what kind of gold mine you have in the back of your...
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set a national goal to recycle 25 percent of our national waste. Some plastics can be recycled through curbside recycling, grocery store drop bins or...
Does your refrigerator get out of hand from time to time? This article offers suggestions on how to clean out the refrigerator and also get it organized.
Our lives depend on water and often this is the last thing we think about storing. When we know we are faced with disaster we think about having water stored but what about the times when the...
Whether you have harvested your own or bought them, I can help you preserve your onions.
Frozen homemade soups are a great and easy make ahead meal when you are short on time. They can be refrigerated or even frozen up to several months in airtight containers, which makes meal time...
Have you ever checked the bottom of your plastic water bottle? There are six different types of plastic resins that are commonly used to package water and beverage containers, foods and household...
Did you ever wonder what happens to your trash once you have thrown it away? Nothing, unless you recycle it. It is estimated that the average person in the US will generate 4.4 pounds of trash...
Just because you don't have a large garden plot doesn't mean you can't have fresh vegetables that you have grown yourself. Vegetable plants are easy to grow and many are quite attractive. Think...
Grocery shopping for the elderly is different from grocery shopping for a family. Usually the elderly live alone or with their spouse. Products must be easy to handle, easy to open, and smaller...
Do you always buy bunches of spring onions (scallions) only to discover a couple of weeks later that they have rotted away in your vegetable crisper? Wouldn't you rather have fresh scallions...
Consider watering household plants with water that would otherwise be wasted - from both indoors and out. Rainwater is free of chemicals and minerals; all you have to do is catch it as it falls...
Water conservation is a big thing today. We are all encouraged to limit use, and many appliances and fixtures in our homes are designed to minimize water usage. You can build a simple rain water...
There is a lot of hype about plastics and their potential health hazards. We all know the "chasing arrows" recycle logo and sometimes we see numbers ranging from 1-7 inside that logo. Do...
Fruits, vegetables and herbs are fun to prepare, fresh food items that are essential to a healthy diet. However, at times like these when rising oil costs are driving up the price of all basic...
Do you cringe every time you're at a fast food restaurant or coffee house, and you see the plastics going into the trash? Have you ever bought cute plastic containers to organize your desk,...
The best part of having a garden is getting to have fresh frozen green beans all year round! My mom and I just finished making about 22 Quarts of these for good home eating for the rest of the winter!
Container gardening is a great way to create a splash of color throughout the growing season in a limited amount of space such as on a deck or patio. It is the perfect type of gardening for a...
What is Bpa? Bpa or Bisphenol A has recently become a new buzzword in the media. Bpa is not new, it has been around in our food containers since the 1930's. Bpa is a high protein industrial...
Container gardening allows you to grow wonderful vegetables, fruits and flowers all year round, without the backache of tilling the ground. You can have an outside container garden, an indoors...
A Cookie Exchange is a good way for each person to bring home a variety of different cookies. It is also, good for a get together at anytime but especially at Christmas time.
Starting seeds is one of the great joys of spring, but Mother Nature is unpredictable. Although the calendar may show the frost free date for your area, frosts can still happen, and this can ruin...
Have you ever watched your garbage fill up with those bulky boxes and cartons. We throw away several of them each day. Just being a little creative comes in handy and can be very helpful and...
The refrigerator may get packed full of food that we bought with coupons, because none of us want to waste the food that costs money, by just tossing it in the garbage can. So many get out a...
Have you ever found yourself staring at your pile of mess or clutter? Do you find yourself forgetting where you last left something? Ever wished your things were neatly placed and organized? Here...
You have your seeds, containers, and growing media. Now it's time to sow your seeds and grow your own healthy, vigorous vegetable seedlings. Within a few days you will have dozens of seedlings...
Buying finger paint for little preschoolers can be hard on the pockets. Doesn't making it at home sound so much more fun? It even saves you time and money. Helps the environment too simply just to...
We all know that it's a good thing to have an emergency supply of food, water and other supplies. What we may not know is how to accomplish that goal. It isn't just about accumulating. You have to...
Twice a year is a good routine to develop when it comes to cleaning out your clothes closet. Not only does it allow you to switch seasonal clothing around as needed, but it allows you to purge and...
Many people take medicine prescribed by their doctors. Soon the pill bottles start piling up. There should be a use for something like these containers. They have tight drip proof lids and even...
I love to cook with herbs and every year when spring comes I start looking around for the herbs I want to plant for the season. I want to share the herbs I'm going to plant this year.
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