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I have worked in jobs I didn't enjoy, in cities that I could never return to and not miss, and faced and beat cancer. Surviving. Now find myself in a place of contentment, in love with where I live, and fulfilled with the life that I am leading. Planning,

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Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits How to create an upside down tomato garden: 1 of 7

Anyone who has ever tried to grow tomatos knows the challenges that come with growing these ruby treats. The first challenge is finding the space to accommodate the lanky vines. Then as the fruit begins to grow, one must figure out how to fight gravity to keep the vines, and more importantly the fruit, off the ground until i...
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Tips for laundering cloth diapers: 1 of 5

Purchasing cloth diapers for your child is an investment of money. To properly care for your diapers is an investment in time. First and foremost it is very important to follow the directions provided by the manufacturer for your specific diapers. Any tips provided in this article or by other cloth diaper user that contradic...
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Tips to help you eat vegetables: 6 of 27

Even grown-ups get tired of their vegetables. Often it is not a matter of liking or not liking a particular vegetable, its a matter of being bored. Usually someone, often a doctor or nutritionist or spouse, has told us that we need to eat more vegetables. So we go on a binge and end up seeing salads in our nightmarish dreams...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Family cooking on a budget: Tips and tricks: 8 of 32

Cooking healthy foods for your families does not have to strap you for cash, but it often does require a bit more planning. First, in order to shop on a budget, one must set a budget. Once you've established what your allowance is for groceries, the key is to know what you're shopping for and when you need to buy it. With pl...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Keeping infants safe in infant car seats: 1 of 4

Parents strive to keep their children as safe as possible, but one of the areas where children, especially infants, face a lurking danger is in their car seats. All too often, small oversights can have devastating results. Uninformed purchasing, Poor installation, inadequate strap adjustments and unsafe clothing choices are ...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Container gardening: Growing green beans: 1 of 4

When planning a container garden, consider adding a bit of edible landscaping by adding some green bean varieties to the space. Green beans are a hearty, easy-growing vegetable and are available in two basic varieties and multiple colors. They can decorate your container garden as long, interwoven vines or petite bushes. Pol...
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to freeze blueberries: 1 of 4

With small light green berries rapidly moving to shades of purple and blue on the local blueberry bushes, it's time to think about how to store these fresh little gems for use during the winter months. Fresh fruit is least expensive when it is purchased in season locally, so that is the best time to stock up and store your f...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to keep your home clean all week long: 3 of 11

Short of cleaning your house and then leaving for a week of vacation, keeping your home clean all week long can be a daunting project. These four strategies and a kitchen timer will help you achieve this goal. With a little work every day, you will be on your way to having a presentable home at any time. Wipe Bathroom Surfac...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits How to grow pole or climbing beans: 2 of 7

If you are a fan of fresh green beans and can wield a watering can, then take on the task of growing your own pole, or climbing, beans. True to their name, this variety of green beans will begin as a small plant and then shoot off runners that will climb whatever surface you give it to climb. In two to three short weeks vine...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to make a Christmas centerpiece with cranberries and candles: 1 of 3

Christmas time evokes amazing memories of colors and fragrances. Deep reds, rich greens and fragrant cinnamon and spices often fill the air. Creating a centerpiece with the rich red of cranberries can be a beautiful addition to your holiday table. Using cranberries and other red berries for holiday decorations, as well as ca...