Economic Eco-Friendly Finally the World is starting to understand that the environment is suffering greatly from the human presence upon it! The new "green" revolution is upon us and many are looking to be a part of the solution! However, many consumers feel it is just too expensive these days to incorporate environmentally friendly habits. I am here to tell you that this concep... read more »

Sometimes all we need in life is a little direction or information to make everyday life a little more enjoyable or less stressful. I once shared with a very busy mother of three that making a little more food on her Sunday night dinner could make Monday school lunches easier to manage. She could fix the lunches Sunday night while she cleaned up from dinner. Easy enough I know, but not if you nev... read more »

If you enjoy gardening, this is probably a melancholy time of the year. The days are getting shorter, the crops have stopped producing and it looks like it's just about time to pull out the dead and shriveled vines and plants that have been giving you fresh and luscious vegetables all season. Most people will store away their shovels, trowels and gardening supplies until next spring, but t... read more »

It seems that some folks are blessed each year with always being the visitor for Thanksgiving dinner and not the cook. It usually works out that those same people disappear when it comes time to clean up and do the dishes. At least that's how it worked as far back as I can remember. Nonetheless I think I can help make this years Thanksgiving dinner a little lighter on the wallet or purse ... read more »

There is nothing more relaxing than a cup of hot tea, especially if it's herbal tea. You can make your own very easily from fresh or dried herbs and some hot water. Drinking herbal tea can have both health and medicinal benefits, but for the most part, herbal tea is a pleasant tasting drink, either hot or cold. Here are some quick steps about how to make your own herbal tea. What kind of... read more »

It can be tricky starting a hanging tomato plant, especially if it's not getting enough light while it's still small, due to the container above it. Here are a few things you can do to help make sure your hanging tomato plant gets enough light. Start the tomato plant in a starter tray or small container until it is large enough to reach sunlight from under the hanging container you inten... read more »

Believe it or not, peanut butter is the most popular sandwich in America today. In addition to being a tasty and nutritious sandwich filling, it also can be used in more than just sandwiches. Here are some other ways to use that jar of peanut protein that is hiding away on your pantry shelf. For hiding medicine Most cats and dogs love the taste of peanut butter, so if you need to give your ... read more »

They say that one of the best ways to deter crime is to set up a neighborhood watch program, that relies on the homeowners and residents of a community to act as the eyes and ears of the neighborhood and report any suspicious behavior or activity to law enforcement officers. It is an effective way to eliminate crime and mischief, since communities with neighborhood watch programs will have signs... read more »

Is there anything so romantic as a fire in the fireplace? Okay, almost certainly, but it couldn't hurt, right? With Summer swiftly approaching in the US, many people will be headed outdoors, and few things taste so delicious as food cooked outside over a wood fire. The techniques I provide work in and out of doors, but as always, never leave your fire unattended and, in general, don't... read more »

Anyone that has taken on the exciting, but sometimes daunting, task of shopping for new home furnishings knows that, no matter what, there are certain things you just don't think about, or have on hand, ready to go, once you get out there. The most important thing to remember is that no matter what, furniture is not meant to last forever. Even if you buy the top of the line model, within t... read more »