Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam
It’s canning time! One of my favorite times of the year. If you are looking for a twist to your traditional strawberry jam recipe, try this yummy Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam recipe… What You Need: 1 pt boxes of fresh strawberries, washed, drained and hulls removed2 1/2 C of fresh pineapple, peeled and finely chopped7 […]
How To Start Your Own Tutoring Business
It may be summer time, but back-to-school is right around the corner… Do you enjoy teaching? Do you have specialty knowledge? You can turn your enjoyment for teaching and your specialty knowledge into a business. You can become a tutor. How Does a Tutor Make Money? As a tutor you have a variety of choices […]
Come And Get It Chuck Wagon Style – Host a Cowboy Picnic
If you conjure up images of cowboys gathered round a well-tended fire on the lonesome prairie, those images usually include cowboys enjoying simple but filling meals. Back in the wild west days, chuck wagon style meals of beans and stews were prepared in a kettle over an open fire, but the meal didn’t always live […]
Straight Talk from the Garden: Broccoli, A Super Food For Every Body
When former President George W. Bush made his shocking proclamation that he didn’t like broccoli and that he wasn’t about to eat any, you could almost hear parents across the country gasping. While some kids might have praised the proclamation as an excuse to justify their own broccoli beliefs, the popularity of broccoli has really […]
How To Start Your Own Home Helper Business
Many people are in need of help around their home. They need someone to help them, decorate, organize, clean or run errands. It can be a great business to start if you like helping others. What is a Home Helper Business? A home helper business can be any number of things. You might offer errand […]
The Humble Bean – A Super Food Leading A Double Life
There aren’t a lot of foods that can hold more than one place on the food pyramid. But, long before we started talking about super foods, ancient peoples knew the benefits this humble food had to offer; as a vegetable, a protein, and a healer. In traditional Indian medicine, there exists an ages-old system of […]
How To Start a Dog Walking Business
Are you looking for a fun, flexible part-time or full-time job? Do you love dogs and enjoy being outdoors? If so, a dog walking business may be the perfect business for you. More people own dogs than ever before. And these very same people are often willing to spend a great deal to make sure […]
Cool Picnic Drink Ideas for 4th of July or Summer Parties
There is never a shortage of ideas for cold drinks to bring on a picnic. The reason may be because everyone has at least one favorite refreshing beverage. From fizzy to cool and creamy, there are drinks for every age group at every type of picnic. Let’s take a look at a few choices that […]
Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
As soon as a child turns 13 years old, they typically begin counting the days until they’re old enough to learn to drive. They yearn for independence and may think being able to drive will provide it. Parents want to ensure their teens remain safe. These safety tips for teen drivers can help give them […]
Guide to Summer Movie Ratings
Your 12-year-old child wants to see the newest movie that’s all the rage. You’re not sure it’s appropriate for your child to watch. Movie ratings are given to each motion picture that is released, but do they provide the information you need? The movie ratings system has been around since 1968. The purpose of the […]
Restore Your Outside Furniture for the Summer
Whether you have plastic, wicker, teak, pine, cedar or redwood outdoor furniture, use the following guidelines to help make your outside furniture look like new: Plastic furniture may be the least expensive but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best choice.Plastic outdoor furniture can degrade over the years. It becomes weak and may not be […]
How to Train Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box
We just adopted three adorable kittens and one thing I’ve learned over the years is when you first bring home a little kitten, they often do not know where to “do their business.” It’s a no-brainer that you’ll want to learn how to train your kitten to use the litter box quickly! Follow these simple tips […]