What do Those Codes on Furniture Tags Really Mean?
Look under the cushions of a typical piece of upholstered furniture and you will usually find a fabric care tag. This tag should include an indication of the recommended procedures for maintenance and routine cleaning of that particular piece of furniture. Part of the tag will likely assure you that all new materials were used; […]
Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers, any color 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 egg 4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to […]
Milk and Mood
In response to low-carb and low-fat diet fads, many people have sworn off milk products. Others may be sensitive to the effects of milk on their digestive or respiratory systems. There is a benefit to drinking milk, that those who have given it up are missing. Milk can positively affect your mood. It is high […]
Eye Health as We Age
According to a survey by the Ocular Nutrition Society, four in five baby boomers ranked their vision as the most important sense. In fact, those same people said that they worry about vision loss almost as much as contracting cancer or heart disease. But only fifty percent said they visit an eye doctor at least […]
Healthy Babies
Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) is the sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of a child under one year of age and is sometimes referred to as “crib death.” Although no one knows what causes SIDS, there are some things you can do to make your baby safer. Place your baby on his or her back to […]
Quick Tips
The Easiest Way to Clean a Lampshade Sometimes, cleaning jobs are all about having the right tools. And it turns out the best tool for cleaning a lampshade is a fabric softener sheet! They pull away dust and prevent static cling, which means less dust in the future. Used dryer sheets work just as well […]