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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 > Cleaning (Other) How to keep your home clean all week long: 2 of 12
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 Surf... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Tips to help you eat vegetables: 5 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 drea... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Family cooking on a budget: Tips and tricks: 10 of 51
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 ... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to save money during the summer: 1 of 5
The sun is out, the kids are out of school and the temperatures are rising. Summer is here and there are dozens of pitfalls waiting to empty your wallet. With a little planning and creativity, you can save money this summer and still get the best that our warm season has to offer. It's been a long day of work and the kids ar... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Tips for making your own baby food: 3 of 9
Introducing your baby to the colors and flavors of their first solid foods can be the beginning of a great flavor adventure for your baby and a culinary journey for you. Ingredients, kitchen tools, storage options and serving style are all key to the baby food chef. Once you've researched what foods are safe for your child,... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Keeping infants safe in infant car seats: 1 of 3
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... More..
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 ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Drying and freezing fresh basil: 1 of 2
Sweet basil is a favorite garden herb. It is easy to grow and provides a prolific harves. The glossy green leaves add such flavor to summer meals. But how can you best preserve that flavor for your winter cooking? Drying and freezing basil are two of the most popular methods of preserving basil. The first step in storing ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts Tips for making soy candles: 1 of 2
Soy candles are the new up-and-coming candle for the eco-friendly household and many craft stores have begun to carry supplies for the at-home-chandler. When you are getting ready to make your soy candles, you must consider your candle ingredients and let creativity take over. First you will need to know your wax. Plant-ba... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to make a Christmas candlestick centerpiece: 1 of 2
When creating a centerpiece with candlesticks, one must consider the use of the table that you are decorating. If you are decorating a dining room table, you may want to choose shorter candlesticks for your centerpiece so that it will not interfere with conversation across the table. A centerpiece for a sideboard table or a... More..