If you like to send out Christmas cards, you probably also get a dozen or more of them in the mail each year. What do you do with them after Christmas is over? Instead of adding to the trash pile, use those cards to create new ones that you can send out. How can you […]
Continue readingDuring our first winter in North Ameria, my hubby, children and I were horrified to find our noses bleeding! We soon discovered that it was the very dry and cold indoor air, caused by forced-air heating. That kind of desert-like air can be hard on our bodies, drying skin and mucus membranes, making us more […]
Continue readingWhy not lay aside what’s left of summer’s bounty as dried fruit? It is simple, economical, and requires little in the way of special equipment. Because there is no long cooking involved, drying fruits preserves more nutrients than canning. Plus, children often enjoy this high-fiber snack to candy. You can dry fruit whole, sliced, chopped, […]
Continue readingIn the midst of all the panic about H1N1 and seasonal flu, my hubby and I have decided against getting any of the flu vaccines for our family. Instead, we’re focusing on strengthening our immune systems so we can avoid getting sick in the first place. And, in the even that we do catch any […]
Continue readingphoto credit: Dawn Endico Who knew you could do so many things with Epsom salt? I’ve had a big pack in my bathroom cupboard for several months now, but I’ve only used it once for hubby’s foot soak. Below, you’ll read about many other uses and benefits of Epsom salt. Have you ever seen a […]
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