Understanding Your Carpet and How to Solve Problems
When selecting carpet, choosing the right color is often the most difficult part of the process. Most people make relatively neutral choices, picking colors such as beige, taupe, gray and even off white because they blend well with just about any decor. Yet, carpets in bold colors like burgundy, deep, rich browns, regal blues and […]
Recipe: Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken meat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 2 cups water – TIP! To enhance the flavor of your dish use chicken broth instead of water 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 4 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 […]
Making Your Resolutions Successful
Two words sum up New Year’s Resolutions: Faith and Gym. According to LifeWay Research, a 2015 study shows that 57 percent of Americans made a health resolution while 52 percent made a faith resolution. Those top two topics lead five categories of New Year’s resolutions. About 43 percent of respondents in the telephone survey, cited […]
Guard Your Health in Cold Weather
Did you know that in cold weather, 60 percent of your body fuel is used to maintain body temperature? That means you must count on tiring more easily, and you will be more likely to suffer hypothermia or even frostbite outdoors. A windy day is even worse. At 20 degrees, for example, a 15 mph […]
Quick Tips
Cookie Pan Bulletin Board Here’s a crafty idea for a homemade magnetic bulletin board. Repurpose an old cookie pan by lining it with shelf liner or other pretty decorative paper, then stand it against a wall beneath your kitchen cabinets or hang it on the pantry door. Homemade Air Freshener Make your own natural room […]
Three Questions to Identify Fake Debt Collectors
Debt collection scammers abound and can cause massive problems once they get you to pay them or reveal personal information. But you can identify an actual debt collector with three simple questions, according to thesimpledollar.com: What is the name, address, and phone number of the company you are calling from? They ought to be able to tell […]