11 House Cleaning Secrets

Soil control is an important part of keeping your home clean and healthy. The Institute of Cleaning and Restoration Certification defines soil as any undesirable substance that is foreign to a surface. Practicing soil control means limiting the buildup of soil on surfaces. Limiting soil equals a clean and healthy home. Here are 11 tips […]

Healthy Slow Cooked Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 (8 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 carrot chopped 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilis 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle of beer 1-1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Directions Add all […]

Get More Energy

Forget the energy drinks. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that energy drinks can have serious health effects, particularly in chil­dren, teenagers, and young adults. If you want a steady stream of energy without the ups and downs, dieticians recommend whole foods, grains, fruits and vegetables. The key to sustaining energy throughout the day is […]

Be Your Own Boss

Recent data from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) revealed that about 29% of all business owners in America are women. This figure is up from 26% as recently as 1997. In the last decade, there has been a growth of 68% in women-owned firms compared to only 47% growth for all businesses on […]

Forgive and Remember

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday that marks the contri­butions of a private American citizen. Many government agencies and private businesses remain closed on this day in remembrance of Dr. King. His philosophy of nonviolence and use of peaceful demonstrations changed minds, changed laws and changed hearts. One of the hallmarks […]