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How To Save Money On Weddings
Categories: Mixed Bag

Lots of girls dream about a wedding that is so elaborate that it would cost tens of thousands of dollars. That's wonderful – but lots of people can't afford that cost. So here are some ways to save money – but still have a gorgeous and wonderful day. Getting married can easily be one of […]

Easy Salad Garden for Winter
Categories: Mixed Bag

Did you know that you can grow a salad garden in the winter? I didn’t and when today’s guest author told me it was possible I was enchanted. How cool is that? We all strive to feed our families a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. However, many conventionally grown crops have pesticide and/or […]

How a Gallbladder Diet Is Useful to Anyone
Categories: Recipes-Food

Anyone who experiences it can attest that battling a gallstone problem is excruciating. A gallstone malfunction is caused by bile from the liver that forms in a stone shaped mass that, if large enough, will block the gallbladder's passages, resulting in intense pain and serious medical problems. If you’ve had a stone and you want […]

10 Things You Should Never Do To Your Hair
Categories: Mixed Bag

The internet is full of beauty advice, some of it good, some of it utter rubbish. Even if you are careful not to damage your precious tresses, there are still some common practices that lead to a stressed, damaged mop. The following is a list of ten common hair care no-no’s, and their alternatives. 1. […]

Grow Herbs To Spice Up Family Meal Times
Categories: Recipes-Food

Growing your own herbs can be a family project that adds nutrition and beauty to your meals. The homes of our ancestors traditionally included a “kitchen garden” and we would do well to follow their example.  Gardening can be such a great way to relax and let off steam, but many people are put off […]

Helping a Disabled Family Member Stay Fit
Categories: Health

The responsibility of caring for a handicapped family member is never an easy one. But I confess that I never thought about the issue of staying active and fit when handicapped. Here is some great advice if, God forbid, this ever occurs in your life.  When caring for a loved one with a physical handicap, […]

Heal from Depression Naturally
Categories: Natural Remedies

When someone is suffering from depression, antidepressants are often the only treatment prescribed. But antidepressants have many dangerous side effects and risks, and many have proven to be almost ineffective. Here are some alternative suggestions for treating depression. 1. Exercise – Researchers are discovering that exercise can be as beneficial as anti-depressants in treating depression. […]

Is An Injury Preventing You From Exercise?
Categories: Mixed Bag

When you’re used to be active, and your movement slams to a sudden halt due to some blasted injury, healing becomes even harder. Being sedentery is healthy for no one yet there are times when we simply cannot move around. If that ever happens to you or a loved one, here is some excellent advice. […]

Off-Grid Living With Solar Power Can Be Fun and Challenging
Categories: At Home

Lots of people TALK about being energy-reliant, but not many people take action. So this awesome article is not only valuable but fun and it certainly gives the rest of us a valuable perspective. 2007 was a stressful year for me and my wife. We were caught in the pace of the relentless city. My […]

“Oh, I could never home school my kids because…”
Categories: Mixed Bag

Ample evidence tells us that the public school system is in trouble. I grew up in the school system, was a teacher and sent my kids to public schools so I'm not criticizing 'from the outside'. The number one alternative to this disturbing problem is home schooling and it's an idea whose time has come. […]