How to Strengthen Family Ties
Monday May 30th 2005, 7:11 pm
Filed under: Advice on Relations, Family

Written by Jeanine Byers Most of us are looking for ways to strengthen the connection we have with our children, creating a bond with them and a sense of belonging in ...

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Protect yourself from Financial Fraud
Monday May 30th 2005, 6:02 pm
Filed under: Personal Finance, Advice for YOU

A few common sense ways to save your family finances and protect your credit. Checking Account The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last ...

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Celery can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Monday May 30th 2005, 5:08 pm
Filed under: Advice on Health

Eating celery regularly can control high blood pressure without the use of drugs according to China’s Hunan Hemotological Research Center. Celery contains a naturally occurring chemical called "apigenin" which has been ...

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A Garden for all Seasons
Monday May 30th 2005, 3:23 am
Filed under: Advice on Gardens

by Arleen M. Kaptur Wherever you live, whatever the climate or the amount of sunshine or rain in a given season, it is possible to grow an abundant garden. Envision a ...

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Twenty-Five Time Management Tips
Monday May 30th 2005, 12:15 am
Filed under: Advice for YOU

© Craig Lock 2002 I believe the key to effective time management is having a PLAN. Once you have done that, communicate your plans to others involved in your life (those ...

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Loving an Organized Life
Monday May 30th 2005, 12:12 am
Filed under: Advice for YOU

An organized life may sound boring to some people and impossible to others. Why should you manage your time and get organized? What does it mean to have a totally ...

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Meal Planning Made Easy
Sunday May 29th 2005, 1:24 am
Filed under: Home Cooking

It’s no fun trying to decide what to make for dinner every night. Planning your meals ahead of time often saves you time as well as money. There are many different ...

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Iowa Scalloped Corn
Sunday May 29th 2005, 1:08 am
Filed under: Home Cooking, Cooking Recipes

Iowa grows lots of corn, and what holiday dinner would be complete with out scalloped corn.  I used to prepare this in the same way my grandmother did, but I ...

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The Magic of Fabric Softener Sheets
Sunday May 29th 2005, 12:42 am
Filed under: Cleaning Tips

The following are uses I’ve found or read about for fabric softener sheets. And all this time you’ve just been putting Fabric Softener Sheets in the dryer! Yellow Jackets: Use them ...

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What Flavors Your Ice Cream?
Saturday May 28th 2005, 11:38 pm
Filed under: Advice on Health

© By Lena Sanchez How about a Hot Fudge Banana Nut Sundae? Sounds good, looks good, tastes good, but after what I’ve been finding out I will look at it in ...

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