Last-Minute List for Kids’ Summer Reading
Categories: Mixed Bag
"Back to school" ads are beginning to crop up and, for those of us who love and adore autumn, this is welcome news. Still, I remember the end-of-summer sadness when my kids were little. Kelly, today's guest author, is a former teacher and has some excellent suggestions for those last days before the new school […]
Homemade Healthy Drinks to Keep You HydratedCategories: Recipes-Food
It is SO hot and humid in my town that I detest going outside! About all I want to eat is ice cream and cold drinks. But we humans sweat a lot in the heat so we need to stay hydrated and thus we need to be careful about liquids. I admit that my favorite […]
Home Security Features Your Family Should Have this SummerCategories: Mixed Bag
Home security is important to all of us. Crime is always present and in our current horrible economy it’s even more of a problem. I live in an upscale development but our neighborhood newsletter now mentions nearby crimes in every issue. Syliva, our guest author today has some good advice for all of us. More […]
7 Ways To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer For YouCategories: Mixed Bag
Almost every human being wants to be fit and strong and look great in their clothes. However, only a tiny percentage of those longing for physical perfection ever persist until they have the body of their dreams. Why do so many fail? There seem to be two main reasons for the dreadful attrition rate of […]
Give Your Old Kitchen Items A New Lease on LifeCategories: At Home
This is an especially fun article since it beautifully illustrates the creativity of the human race. Jessica has some great examples of reused kitchen items that get a second life. Perhaps we should think before we throw away our ketchup bottles? Even the most useful of household items can reach a point when they’re no […]
How to Pick the Perfect Weight Loss ProgramCategories: Weight Loss
There are a bazillion diet plans on the market and the sheer number can make our heads spin! Our guest author today has some thoughts on how you can pick the one that is right for YOU. Without a doubt, there are a lot of weight loss programs out there. So, how can you find […]
Ten Natural Methods of Pain ReliefCategories: Natural Remedies
BlissPlan firmly believes that natural methods of healing should be tried before drugs – unless it’s a trauma situation, of course. Today’s guest author discusses 10 natural ways to reduce pain so if you’ve got ‘the miseries’ you might want to consider one of these excellent suggestions. What are the methods of natural pain relief […]
Growing Roses: Triumphantly Conquering Rose Diseases!Categories: At Home, Mixed Bag
Growing roses just might be in my blood. Both of my grandmothers were botanical geniuses. They loved plants and could grow ANYTHING successfully. One of them, though, loved and adored roses. Her backyard would have shamed the pages of Better Homes and Gardens or Victoria magazine. There were thousands – of roses in every glorious […]
Protecting Your Skin Starts With Protecting Yourself From the Sun!Categories: Beauty
Hotlanta has been living up to its name the last two or so months so protection from the merciless sun is a Big Deal around here. Our guest author today talks about hos to keep ourselves safe from the sun. Everyone aspires to have smooth, natural skin yet the environment makes it difficult to turn […]
Ways to Eat Healthily and Save MoneyCategories: Recipes-Food
Nan, our guest author today, has some interesting ideas about food. I especially like her idea about making our own snack mixes. Lots of them, for instance, have pretzels and I don't like them much. They're not repulsive or anything – just boring. For instance, who would eat saltines unless they were nauseated? Same kind […]