Quick Tips
Quick Tips Humidifier for a Healthy Tree The heating system in your home can dry out your tree, dulling its color and piney fresh scent. To give your tree a healthy boost of moisture, place a humidifier in the room to counteract the drying heat—it’ll stay fresh, and you can soak up the holiday spirit […]
Spend a little now…Save a lot later
Fall is the perfect time to do some maintenance on your home’s exterior. Warm weather and the higher humidity of summer cause materials to shift and expand, then as the weather cools and the humidity decreases the process reverses. This can leave your home with areas that water, pests and rot can penetrate. Now is […]
Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup water 3 cups white sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees […]
Knee Replacements not for Everyone
In older adults, cartilage in the knee joint can wear away, causing pain and limited movement. A new study shows that, for the most serious cases of arthritis, knee replacement did improve quality of life. However, for most people the improvements were minimal. The study published in The BMJ observed the results of 7,400 middle age […]
For a Beautiful Start in Spring
The growing season might be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to your tropical plants. With a little effort, you can have twice as many next spring, and you won’t have to spend a lot of money to do it. You can store the bulbs. For those who have a special liking for […]
Teaching Kids about the Cashless Economy
The cashless society reigns and is getting more powerful every year. One area of life that usually does involve cash are weekly allowances paid to kids. But even kids need to learn that cash comes in many forms. As they become adults, today’s kids will manage virtual money more than coin and paper, according to walnutrow.com […]
Quick Tips
Save Soupy Stuffing To bring soupy stuffing back to life, first spread it onto a baking sheet. Layer cubes of stale bread or unseasoned croutons on top of the stuffing. Pop it back into the oven for about 15 minutes at 375º; when finished, stir it all together and spoon into a serving dish. The […]
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 […]