With Winter upon us, a common complaint is sore throat. Before beginning any home remedy for a sore throat, it’s a good idea to make sure it’s nothing serious. If you have symptoms of strep throat (such as fever, malaise, headache, or stomach pain), or if your sore throat is very severe and/or accompanied by […]
Continue readingThe book “The Write Start” by Jennifer Hallissy is a good guide for parents to help their kids learning and loving to write. With the help of the many easy-to-implement and fun activities, children of all ages can learn writing skills, from scribblers (pre-writers), spellers (emerging writers), storytellers (beginner writers) and scholars (more experienced writers).
Continue readingWinter-proofing your home is important for multiple reasons. For one thing, it helps prevent damage to your home due to leaks, moisture, and other problems. For another, winter-proofing helps conserve energy and saves you money on your energy bills. Here are some tips for getting your home ready for winter.
Continue readingThis holiday season, many people are looking for frugal ways to decorate their homes and yards. It’s actually not too difficult if you remember that people have been decorating for the holidays for centuries — long before electric lights and color trends! Here are some ideas for frugal holiday decorating.
Continue readingThe first cold weather and frost can really sneak up on you. It’s a good idea to winter-proof your garden before cold weather sets in. In order to prevent losses and maintain your garden, here are some ideas to get your garden ready for winter and tips on maintaining it during the cold season. Water […]
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