It’s New Only Once
Remember when your carpet was brand new? You vowed you would take your shoes off when you came into the house and vacuum twice a week. No eating in the living room! Anything spilled was cleaned up immediately. While these are great promises to make to yourself, even the best kept carpet needs to be […]
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced • 3 tablespoons pecans (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). […]
Preventing Falls Among Seniors
It does not have to be inevitable that as you age, you will suffer from a debilitating fall. There are several steps you can take to help prevent falls. First, take time to make your home safer. Remove items you might trip over on stairs and in walkways. Throw rugs should be secured with double-sided […]
How to Clean Your Oven
Nothing is worse on Thanksgiving than opening up your oven door to place your turkey in the oven and seeing old baked-on spills and dirty oven walls. Head off this disaster by giving your oven a good cleaning before the big day. To help you with this project, here are some tips to make it […]
Quick Tip
This Thanksgiving, if you run into trouble when cooking your turkey, know that help is as close as your phone. The folks answering the phones at the Butterball Turkey-Talk Line are experts in everything turkey related. You can ask about thawing, cooking, carving, and presenting your turkey. They also have information on food safety. The […]
Top Choking Hazards
Every year, more than 250 children in the United States ages four and under choke to death on common foods and household objects. According to the American Red Cross, the top culprits include the following: Popcorn Grapes Nuts Hard candies Deflated balloon pieces Coins, pins, buttons, and other small items Small toys and toy parts • […]