Kids in the Kitchen: Poolside Bites
It’s that glorious time of year when we slather sunscreen on the whole family, pack our giant tote bags and head to the pool for family fun. During those pool […]
“What If?” Presents the Creative Home Toolbox

“What-if?”, those worrisome words, appear in the conscious spinning topics in our mind, from safety and financial security, to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” leads […]
Body and Minerals

Minerals arrive through inorganic substances, such as rocks, soil, and water. We also obtain them from animals and plants. It happens naturally, as rich soil and water feed nutrients to […]
Botulism and Canning Safety

Botulism is a severe but rare chemical poison that attacks the body’s nerves one or two days after consuming a contaminated food. The earliest symptoms appear in the eyes and […]
Consumer Trends Continue Shift in 2021

A year into the global COVID-19 crisis and questions about post-pandemic life are emerging. Many are wondering: what shifts in consumer attitudes will stick? While the future beheld by the […]
Audiobook Appreciation Month

There is nothing traditional about books these days. After all, we’re all well-acquainted with the world of electronic books and audiobooks. Many of us have Kindle, Nook, other audiobook accounts, […]
Getting Off the Grid

Freedom without the support of sellers and companies that tie you to a monthly expense is liberating! While the image of rolling hills and acres of land concealing the best […]
One Step at a Time

Our second son, Luke, was born with the same weight, in the same hospital room and to the same parents as his big brother, and we expected the same typical […]
The Ultimate Superfoods: Nuts and Seeds

Go nuts! Yes, absolutely reach for nuts and seeds if you want to control hunger pangs, reduce visible signs of aging, and dramatically decrease risks of cancers, diabetes, and heart […]
Reflections from a Southern Yankee A Case of the Runs

One of my top 10 movies is Forrest Gump. While it is difficult to choose a favorite scene, I love the part of the movie when Forrest decides, out of […]