What To Do When You Move Into a Home that Previously had Pets
People with allergies to pets can suffer from symptoms that range from mildly annoying to unbearable. If you or someone in your family has allergic reactions to pets, you already know the cause is dander. Dander, made up of particles shed from animals and humans every day, is mainly comprised of dead skin cells. People […]
Healthy Nut Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup quick cooking oats 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 banana, mashed 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 tablespoon […]
Five Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Do you get your tax refund and just blow it immediately? There are some smart things you can do to make your refund work for you. Pay off some debt. Especially credit card debt. Because you end up paying so much in interest charges, paying down a high interest credit card is your best bet. […]
Job Seeking Scams
If you are looking for a job, the last thing you need is to have your hunt derailed by becoming the victim of a job-hunting scam. These tricks are being used by identity thieves to get your personal information and profit off of it. Watch out for these three types of ruses these scammers will use. […]
Keeping the Beat
If you are having trouble sticking to your exercise routine, it may be that all you need is a little music. Researchers at Fairleigh Dickinson University found that people who listen to music during a workout are more likely to stick to their exercise plan. Those who used music during their workouts also lost more […]
How to Maintain Your Most Personal Space
Yes, it is often easy to tell when it’s time to clean the carpet in your family room, hallway or the main entrance to your house. You begin to see soil in the traffic areas, or there are those inevitable spots and spills. Despite your best efforts at vacuuming the carpet still looks soiled and […]
Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked linguine 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons white wine 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and […]
Walking Safely
If you are trying to get more exercise into your routine, walking is a great choice. Not only can you improve your fitness level, but you can enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. Unfortunately, many drivers do not always pay attention to pedestrians on the road, especially as dusk falls. Around 5,000 pedestrians […]
Choosing the Right Pet
Getting a pet can be a big decision. Knowing which type or breed to get is important for the long term happiness of you, your family, and your pet. Before you decide on a pet, take time to research the type of animal that will best fit in to your home environment. If you decide […]
That Sneezing Might Not Be a Cold
During the winter months, coughing and sneezing can hit at any time, but don’t assume you have a cold. It could be allergies. While colder temperatures can bring some relief by limiting mold and pollen in the atmosphere, more time indoors means more exposure to indoor allergens. Dust mites, pet dander, cigarette smoke, gas fumes, […]