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The Onion That Was Worn With Pride

Posted on March 12, 2012 by adminMarch 1, 2012

The leek is a winter vegetable that is not used much in America, but is native to Europe and the British Isles. This mild onion never forms a bulb but instead becomes a super-sized version of a green onion. Like … Continue reading →

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Let Tuna Stretch Your Food Budget

Posted on January 13, 2012 by adminJanuary 7, 2012

Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, tuna is economical and easy-to-use. The hardest thing about cooking with tuna is finding the inspiration to go beyond serving creamed tuna, boxed tuna dinners and tuna sandwiches. Here are some ideas to make … Continue reading →

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Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle and Save, Part 1

Posted on January 10, 2012 by adminJanuary 7, 2012

Plastic mesh onion bags make good pot scrubbers. They are also handy to hold toiletries for use in the shower at camp and health clubs. Rubber bands can give a new lease on life to slacks hangers. If hangers are … Continue reading →

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Greenery from Groceries: Pineapple

Posted on January 1, 2012 by adminJanuary 1, 2012

Well-ripened pineapples often appear in the stores this time of year. Buy one, and you can have fruit as well as a nice houseplant. Cut straight across the pineapple, leaving about an inch of the fruit attached to the top. … Continue reading →

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Blanch and Freeze: The Easy Way to Preserve Vegetables

Posted on December 19, 2011 by adminDecember 18, 2011

Late summer and fall are the seasons for bountiful supplies of inexpensive, high-quality vegetables. Those of us lacking time or skill to preserve the harvest by canning still have some opportunities to stock up for winter. Almost all vegetables that can … Continue reading →

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Use a Calendar to Make the Winter Holidays Special

Posted on December 18, 2011 by adminDecember 18, 2011

If you have young children at home, you know how they look forward to Christmas or Chanukah. If the holidays leave family members disappointed or out of sorts, perhaps planning ahead could help. Children love having family activities, and they … Continue reading →

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Winter Energy-Saving Tips

Posted on December 18, 2011 by adminDecember 18, 2011

Set your thermostat to 70 or lower during the day, and lower it to 68 or less at night. Setting the thermostat one degree lower saves 3 to 5 per cent on your energy bill. Clean or change your air … Continue reading →

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A Bathroom Message Board

Posted on December 17, 2011 by adminDecember 17, 2011

If you have a reminder the whole family needs to see, consider writing your message on the bathroom mirror with a dry-erase marker. If the message does not erase completely when it has served its purpose, wipe with a tissue … Continue reading →

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Useful Medicines and Supplies for Families to Keep on Hand

Posted on December 17, 2011 by adminSeptember 27, 2012

Childrens’ Acetaminophen for pain and fever. Antibiotic Ointment for cuts and scrapes. Childrens’ Decongestant or Cold Formula. Pepto Bismol for possible food poisoning. Soda pop for upset stomach, Lemon-lime or cola seems to work best. Use regular soda, not diet … Continue reading →

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Morning Timesavers for Moms (and Dads)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by adminDecember 17, 2011

If a child is old enough to dress themselves, set out their clothes the night before. Let youngsters do as much as they are able when getting ready for the day: combing their own hair, putting on clothes and shoes. … Continue reading →

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