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Five Down-To-Earth Things You Can Really Do To Save The Environment - Jacquelyn Sylvan
Ive about had it with articles that tell me to drive twenty miles to some health-food store, or pay ten dollars in shipping, to buy a sixteen-dollar bottle of dishwashing detergent to help save the environment. If I had that kind of time and money, Id sleep more and be better-dressed. So, Ive... Submitted 4 years 236 days ago.
Renting Tips: How to Keep the Landlord Happy (and Get Back Your Deposit!) - Danny Davids
This past week my wife and I changed our housing status. For the past three years we have been home renters rather than home owners, due in large part to the economic upheavals since 9/11. We've rented three homes and have been blessed with great landlords in each case. With the processes... Submitted 4 years 262 days ago.
14 Love Quotes to Celebrate "Sneak a Kiss Day" - Noel Jameson
What's more romantic than love quotes? And how better to celebrate Sneak a Kiss Day (June 15th) than with a few love quotes shared between you and your significant other? Okay, so maybe Sneak a Kiss Day was created for the purpose of selling greeting cards. That doesn't mean you and your... Submitted 4 years 359 days ago.
What is love anyway? Could it really be an emotion only felt between parents and children? And all the rest of so called "lovers" are all just make believe? It would appear to me, in my experience of fifty years, that parents are the only people who love their kids unconditionally, and vice... Submitted 4 years 360 days ago.
10 Graduation Quotes For The Soon-To-Be Grads - Noel Jameson
Graduation is right around the corner and if you're one of the soon-to-be grads who will be walking across the stage, these 10 graduation quotes hold special meaning for you. There are many who have gone before you, and there will be many who follow -- but right now it is your time to shine. Let... Submitted 5 years 9 days ago.
Palm Trees Suitable For Containers Used Outside And Inside Your Home Or Office - Patrick Malcolm
Dioon (Gum) Palm Tree - Dioon spinulosum Giant Dioon is technically a cycad of pre-historical origin, and the Dioon palm tree can grow up to 1 ½ ft. in diameter with a Dioon trunk growing twelve feet tall. The bright waxy-green leaves of the Dioon are feather-like and pointed on the tips. The... Submitted 5 years 16 days ago.
16 Funny Quotes to Celebrate Mother's Day - Noel Jameson
Moms definitely have their humorous moments and these 16 funny quotes are testimony to the laughs that mothers often enjoy (and sometimes endure). This Mother's Day, share these funny quotes with your mom and enjoy a moment of shared love and laughter. 1. "Mothers of teenagers know why animals... Submitted 5 years 27 days ago.
14 Love Quotes To Honor Mom on Mother's Day - Noel Jameson
If anyone in our lives deserve to have love quotes dedicated to them, it's our mothers. They not only carried us in their wombs for nine months, but they continue to put up with our craziness. Here are 14 love quotes that go out to all of the moms of the world -- just in time for Mother's Day. 1.... Submitted 5 years 32 days ago.
The Signs of Recovery In Spring – Katrina In the Aftermath - Kathleen Johnson
As Katrina tip tapped across the tree tops in Mississippi there was one entity that did not succumb to the 38’ of water and powerful winds. It has come back with tenacity and in full bloom this spring, eighteen months after the storm, to show us the power of this ecosystem of ours. The houses... Submitted 5 years 35 days ago.
How To Make A Start On Making A Grandfather Clock Case - Barry Share
Making a grandfather clock case is probably one of the easiest pieces of furniture to make as there is no complicated jointing to contend with, but there is one or two point many people that are new to clock case making are not aware of. 1. Buying Timber So you're going to need timber, but before... Submitted 5 years 52 days ago.
Over the years I seem to have amused and delighted many friends and colleagues by composing funny poems and writing them in their birthday cards. I have now decided to publish my anthology of wit, humour and downright rudeness for the world to enjoy! These rhymes have proven to be particularly... Submitted 5 years 53 days ago.
History Of Pomegranates, ‘Punica Granatum’ - Patrick Malcolm
Because of the many seeds found in pomegranate fruits, they were regarded as a symbol of fertility by the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The Greek writer, Homer, wrote about pomegranates growing at Syracuse, on the island of Sicily. The Bible of the Hebrews records many references... Submitted 5 years 64 days ago.
20 Famous Quotes by Women to Celebrate Women's History Month - Noel Jameson
In March we celebrate Women's History Month. This is a time for reflecting on those women who have stood for change to create a better life for all, and who we recall in our hearts as courageous and strong. We also reflect on the women in our own lives, and search for ways to express the strength... Submitted 5 years 68 days ago.
History Of Seedless Grapes And Raisins Used In Wine Making - Patrick Malcolm
In centuries past, ancient man noticed that grapes hanging on vines lasted for months, and even though seedy, the fruit was sweet to the taste. These grapes dried out in the sun and were called raisins. The raisins could be stored for months to be eaten at a later time, centuries before advanced... Submitted 5 years 84 days ago.
Flowering Azaleas, Camellia, Crepe Myrtle (crape Myrtle), And Other Important Landscape Shrubs - Patrick Malcolm
Landscape shrubs are divided into two main categories: Evergreen shrubs grown primarily for the green leaves, and shrubs that are grown for flowers. Some of the flowering shrubs that are grown for flowers are also evergreen, such as: Albelia, Azalea, Banana shrub, Bottlebrush, Bridal Wreath... Submitted 5 years 88 days ago.
History Of Pine Trees - Patrick Malcolm
Since the year eight hundred ten the city of Venice, Italy has been standing strong and mighty with its ever present clock tower, and St. Marks square. What few people know however is that 'The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Larch.' In the ninth century the name 'Pine' had yet to be coined... Submitted 5 years 113 days ago.
Care of the Baby's Umbilical Cord Stump - Cecilia Koh
Most new mothers are afraid to handle the baby's cord stump but it is important to keep the base of the stump clean and dry to prevent infection. Most hospitals still recommend the use of alcohol swabs for cleaning. The use of antiseptic powder is not recommended now as it may prevent the stump... Submitted 5 years 127 days ago.
Power of Praise – How To Encourage Positive Behaviour In Children and Teens - Henrietta JOYCE
What if I told you I'm going to show you how to use praise effectively? I hear some of you saying but I already use praise! Yes but read on and you will be pleased you did. First I'm going to explain why praise is one of the most effective tools in raising happy, well-balanced children. AND it's... Submitted 5 years 140 days ago.
Round Robin Letters & Scrapbooks: Reconnecting with Faraway Family & Friends - Karen Fusco
Connecting with long distance family and friends can be a real challenge. Travel is expensive, and a good long phone chat rarely fits into our busy schedules. Most of us rely on email and the occasional digital photo attachment to stay in touch. The latest technology may make our lives easier... Submitted 5 years 155 days ago.
The Top Ten Floral Names For Baby Girls - Neil Street
In Victorian England, beginning around the middle of the 19th century, little girls were routinely named after flowers. The flowery nature of that era – which gave rise to countless Violets, Hyacinths, and even little Buttercups – extended into the early 20th century, after which time, both in... Submitted 5 years 159 days ago.
A Matter of Attitude: Flat, Broke or Rising to the Occasion? - Judy H. Wright
Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail. ~Henry Wheeler Shaw Submitted 5 years 205 days ago.
The Ingenuity of Fire Pits: Tips on Buying, Use, and Safety Precautions - Desmona Fratere
I know you’ve already felt it: a cool settling into the summer night and the dimming of our trusty blue sky coming earlier and earlier. With summer too quickly reaching a close and cool Autumn on its way, it’s time to spark up the fireplace, and brace ourselves for chilly and chillier temps. But... Submitted 5 years 212 days ago.
Next to the landscape importance of trees is that of shrubs that grow in our gardens, parks, landscape foundation, street borders, and commercial landscapes. Thousands of different varieties of shrubs are grown to ornament lawns, yards, and borders, but only a few varieties are available to buy... Submitted 5 years 228 days ago.
All About Fall---Pages straight from "God's Coloring Book" - Sandra E. Graham
It is really hard to say which is my favorite season, but if I were pressed, I think I would opt for the fall season. When all the changing leaves have reached their prime fall colors, it would be hard for any artist to do justice to nature’s own creative collage of brilliance. When we first... Submitted 5 years 246 days ago.
Household Items that Can Kill Your Dog - Carol Stack
According to the web site of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the number of pets ingesting household and backyard poisons is increasing. In some cases, such as with polyurethane glue, the increase is dramatic. Since 2002 the number of dogs ingesting this glue... Submitted 5 years 254 days ago.
