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I grew up in a small farming town of 300 people. I lived in a large city for a dozen years. Now I live in a small town of 3,000. I have lived in the western United States all of my life. I spent most of my life raising and caring for my daughters with some

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Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to write a compelling family history: 5 of 12

Do you remember stories of your family that are not written down? Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about trying to write down all the stories? Have you started to write your family history and then remember something that you want to add? I've found two methods to help write without feeling overwhelmed. One way is to c...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Great rainy day activities to do with your children: 18 of 24

It's raining! It's either an exciting time or a depressing time. When you live in the desert like we do, rain is a wonderful exciting thing. You have to take the kids outside and let them splash in puddles, smell the fresh air, look for rainbows and enjoy this rare moment. If you have a waterproof camera or if it has stopped...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for doing your home inventory before you move: 8 of 10

Moving is a big job. It can be overwhelming. If you are facing a deadline, you may feel like just tossing things into a box. Unfortunately, if you do that, when you arrive at your new home, it may take forever to find certain items that were just tossed into a box. If you have time, plan your move. Sort through your belongin...
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Using apple cider vinegar for wart removal: 8 of 9

About twelve years ago I developed the first wart I ever had. I went to the doctor for another reason and, when he asked if I had any other questions or concerns, I asked about the wart. He said he could burn it off. He applied something to the wart and after a few days it did disappear. About a year ago I found another wart...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Where you can cut down on living expenses: 61 of 65

Throughout my life I have heard the following saying, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." I've found I can reduce my expenses by using this saying. Use it up. Don't buy something new if you already have something you can use. Being organized can really help here. Have you ever bought a new roll of duct tape ...
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Landlords: Using the Internet to find tenants: 11 of 11

For the past month or so I have been helping my daughters search for an apartment. I live 150 miles away from where my daughters live. I can't just jump in the car and drive around the neighborhood looking for a place to rent. Because of this experience I have some suggestions for Landlords to make the tenant's search easier...
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Is unschooling a passing fad or a true legacy?: 5 of 5

Unschooling is a True Legacy for Future Generations. Unschooling could be the answer to the education problems we have in our country. It won’t be an immediate solution. If parents get involved in educating their children, they can provide a better education than sending their child to school with twenty to...