By: Jill PertlerIt started in the wee hours of the morning, when the sounds of men's voices on the street pulled me from sleep. Not much later, a car alarm went off outside and I was up again. At 5:00 a.m. one of the boys had a bloody nose, and I figured any idea of sleep was a lost cause. In ...
Buying Bulk Baking SodaWe use a lot of baking soda as I do laundry with it due to allergies and clean with it as well. I buy it in 50-pound bags at a "country store" for about $12. I'd like to hear about cheaper sources for white vinegar!LucindaPet BedsInstead of buying pet beds, which are ...
I am at an age when "living on the edge" means sleeping without my orthopedic pillow. I'm not into extreme sports or roller coaster rides that make my heart feel like it will burst out of my chest. I figure I'll live longer if I can manage to keep both feet on the ground. I don't even like ...
You can learn a lot about a family by the books they read. The next time you walk into the house of someone you've not known very long, look at the collection of books, or in some cases, lack of books, they own. If there are no books around, but they have a TV that's bigger than the ...
Baked on Pots and PansI use baking soda followed by a little bit of white vinegar poured on top as a pre-soak for cleaning pots/pans and bakeware with stubborn stains. If the baking soda/vinegar combo is slow to work, put the pan over a very low heat on the stove for about 15 minutes and this ...
By Jill PertlerWhen my boys play together it always ends the same way. It doesn't matter what they are doing, the result adds up to intertwined bodies, leg locks and takedowns. In a word: wrestling. Wrestling, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. Wrestling as a sport can be athleticism at its ...
BySenator Charles GrassleyGrassley Q & A:Q: What is biodiesel?A: Biodiesel is a clean-burning renewable fuel alternative to petroleum-based diesel. It's produced from vegetable oils and animal fats. Since the agricultural products used to produce biodiesel are grown or raised in the ...
ByCongressman Leonard BoswellAs a 20-year veteran, having completed two tours in Vietnam, I have always worked diligently to be an advocate for our men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation. On this Veterans Day, I salute the sacrifices that our veterans and service ...
A warning to new parents: Once you allow the video game virus to enter your house, it will never, ever leave. In fact, it will become the main focus of your household, from dad to the youngest child, for the rest of your days.If you are a non-vidiot, like me, you will never understand the ...
ByNikki Carrion, MAIf you're feeling a bit irritable lately, it could be that you're lacking in the area of sleep. Even in our golden years, thought by most to be a time of enjoying life to its fullest, a good night's sleep can still be difficult to come by. At every stage in life we are ...