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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →