How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer...

Hand sanitizers have become a regular item in many households – putting precautionary measures into place to avoid germs and bacteria. You can purchase them from a selection of hand sanitizers just about anywhere, but like with lots of other items, there is an easy way to make your own. The advantage is that you know what you are putting in and you can adjust strength and effectiveness as you need to. Ingredients: 2/3...

Meditation Explained...

There is a good saying: “Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit”. I had just recently experienced the benefit of mediation and decided to find out more about this newly popular way to feel better. Meditation is thousands of years old; it’s a key practice in many spiritual and religious traditions as well as being physically and mentally enriching. If you have thought that...

Have a Healthy Cat...

If you have a cat and you are seeing some unusual behavior, don’t just take it as signs that the cat is getting older. Your friend will be giving you signs when something is not quite right – and reading those signs can make all the difference in the world. I am listing just a few and if you have others or if you have experience that should be shared, please do that! Have a Healthy Cat: Sign: Cat is grooming...

How to Childproof Your Home...

Do you have a little one at home who is just becoming mobile? I mean – starting to crawl around at a speed you didn’t think was possible and increasing the danger of getting to where baby should not be? I am hearing that my adorable grandson Jaxson is in that stage (and it was just yesterday that I held the little bundle weighing just over 8 lbs.in my arms!) So for all of you who have the similar situation...

Top 10 Foods to Beat Colds and Flu...

There is so much information about the flu – how to prevent getting it, how to know that you have it, what to do about it, to get a flu shot or not… and on and on and on! I found some information to add to all that – and it makes a whole lot of sense to me. I do however have to admit, that the foods listed totally appeal to me – so maybe I am being a bit partial. But let’s face it –...

Swine Flu Information...

In light of increasing numbers of infected people – especially since school is starting – I feel it is important to keep reinforcing the facts and prevention information about the Swine flu. This is of serious focus and needs attention, since in the United States alone, over 1600 case have been reported as of the week of August 22 – 28. This statistic was reported by the American College Health Association...

Protecting Your Child From Swine Flu...

Swine Flu Virus In light of the recent reports that some swine flu cases were reported, I have put together a short information guide on what to do when your child has flu symptoms and you start worrying. It is important to note that teens are not immune to this flu as it was previously thought. Some flu cases were reported in a school in New York so caution is recommended. What is Swine Flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu)...

Guide to Freezing Vegetables...

Preserving all those wonderful vegetables that are available this time of year is a great idea – whether you harvest them from your own garden or visit your local farmer’s market. It may take a little time, but you will be glad you did it when, during the bleak winter months, you will be able to pull out a bag of these goodies and get it on your table quickly and inexpensively! Guide to Freezing Vegetables: Freeze...

Guide to Freezing Fruits...

This is the time of year when fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful and ready to be preserved for those months of cool weather and high priced imports in your supermarket. Freezing your fruits and vegetables is easy – here is the basic guide to get you started preserving your favourite fruits! Guide to Freezing Fruits : Freeze only high quality fruits Always use garden-fresh fruits and freeze within a few hours...

10 Proven Weight-Loss Secrets You Probably Haven&#...

A good friend of mine sent me this yesterday and after reading it, I decided to share it. Not sure if I agree 100% with absolutely everything, but on that note, absolutely everything Dr. Ferril writes about makes sense. So – if you are fighting that famous battle of the bulge sometimes – or all the time like me – I do hope this will help! 10 Proven Weight-Loss Secrets You Probably Haven’t Tried By...