What to Bring on a Hike
Hiking lets you enjoy the great outdoors while you get in some quality exercise time. This is one activity you will want to take time to prepare for correctly. What you take will depend on where you are going and how long you plan to be away, but any backpack should include the following: – […]
Protecting Your Family’s Eye Health
August is Family Eye Care Month. Many eye diseases and disorders can be addressed if they are caught early. The number one mistake people make when it comes to their eye health is only seeing a doctor once a problem develops. But did you know your optometrist may be able to detect other problems as […]
So What’s the Big Deal About Pet Urine?
Animal urine is a rather benign substance. When it leaves a healthy animal it is sterile. In small amounts and low concentration, the odor and appearance may be undetectable. Still, any urine deposit on carpet should be treated appropriately. If you are lucky enough to catch the animal in the act, you can pour salt […]
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached skewers Directions: In a mixing bowl, mix […]
Keeping Your Cool
Warmer weather has arrived. Along with the fun of outdoor activities come some dangers, too. Among those dangers is sunstroke, also called heatstroke. To protect you and your loved ones from this hazard, keep these tips in mind this summer. To avoid getting sunstroke, remember to drink plenty of fluids on warm days or when […]
How to Protect Potted Plants from the Heat
High temperatures are not only hard on us. They can be tough for our plants as well. Whether you have plants indoors, outdoors, or both, there are some simple things you can do to help your plants weather these hot days. In general, house plants prefer an environment between 70 and 80 degrees, with nighttime […]
Summer Safety
Every year, the end of school means fun in the sun for children, but it can also bring its share of hidden hazards. To be sure that your child stays safe this summer, don’t forget these simple reminders. Children should never be left unattended near water. A small child can drown in even an inch […]
How to Make Cleaning as Easy as “Pie”
We have all sorts of materials in our homes. Wood, glass, tile, metal, carpet, fabrics, stone, plastics and more. They all have one thing in common. Sooner or later, they all need to be cleaned. Fortunately, even with so many materials, there are only four basic principles you need to know in order to clean […]
Spicy Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbl chicken seasoning 1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil 3 tblsp fresh lemon or lime juice Mango Pepper Salsa: 2 cups diced fresh mango 1 cup diced red bell pepper 3 tblsp minced red onion 1 tblsp fresh lemon or lime juice 2 tblsp minced fresh […]
Happy Father’s Day
In the late 1800’s, a baby girl, Sonora Smart, was born. Unfortunately, her mother died giving birth to her. The usual practice was to send such a child off to relatives who would care for her. But Sonora’s father, William, chose to keep her close to home, raising the little girl along with her five […]