Almost 200 years ago, a British man patented his idea to store preserved food in tincans. Nowadays, there are more than 600 sizes and styles of cans being manufactured. Canned food can be nutritious, convenient, tasty, and cheap. Check out the recipe below for Texas Caviar, a combination of canned items and fresh. Perfect for the […]
Vampire Power…it costs you money!
Household appliances and electronic contribute to a significant portion of the expenses seen on monthly electric bills. What consumers many not know is a large part of that expense could be a result of time that appliances or electronics are not even in use. Energy experts say that 5 to 10 percent of home electricity […]
The Morning Rush
It’s that time of year when we are looking out our windows to see the yellow buses transporting precious cargo to local schools. However excited they are to begin school, there is always the change in schedule which may cause a little stress in the morning. Time management experts suggest that if we take the […]
Does My Teen Hate Me?
If you are raising a tween or pre-teen that is moving into his or her teenage years you may begin to wonder- who is this child? Certainly he or she is not the child you have known for the last 10-14 years. There are so many things that seem to be changing, one of the […]
Preserve Your Local Harvest
Are you a gardener or just a lover of fresh produce? Extend the season’s bounty by learning more about home-preserving fruits and vegetables. In Ohio, “Freezing and Canning Workshops” are being presented by Ohio State University Extension Educators throughout the state. Find out if there is a workshop near you by checking out local county websites. Search […]
Summer Fun For Everyone
Summer brings the wonderful advantage of some unstructured time for children. As the days permit, make sure to use the nature in your backyard for children to learn. Following are some tips that were featured in a newsletter I receive (The Well-Centered Child) and I thought you might be motivated to ponder the possibilities […]