The puppies grew. They were wonderful, roly poly little critters. Those pups did nothing but play. They played with Sam, they played with The Man With Long Hair and The Other Man, they played with Sadie and The Lady. Sadie adored those puppies. She fed them and she licked and licked their furry little bodies.

Experiment: Cabbage Indicator
The juice of the red cabbage can be used as a pH indicator. Try this experiment and see for yourself!

Real Colored Easter Eggs That Last Forever
These eggs can be used as decorations all year long. I still have the eggs my children made when they were very young.

Breast Cancer Statistics and How to Perform a Breast Self Examination


Real Easter Eggs that Last Forever
We make these eggs every year. I still have eggs that the kids made when they were just two years old and they look as though they were made yesterday.

Servanthood
Guest contributor, Meg Britton, shares a service experience that helped her draw closer in understanding to Our Lord.

Growing And Using Herbs
What do you do with ALL those herbs you planted? Let Sheri share her ideas...she has some great recipes here too!

All About Cilantro
Edible from root to flower, cilantro has become one of the most popular herbs around. If you don't like it, we offer a helpful hint so that you can still prepare all those recipes that call for it. Everyone will want to try the recipe for Jicama Slaw that follows.

Pests Are PESTS!
It doesn't matter if they are in your garden, or on your houseplants. A pest, is a pest, and there are natural ways to rid your life of them. Come see our pest proofers.

Have you felt your breasts lately?
All women age 20 and older should perform regular breast self-examination (BSE).

Beautiful Button Crafts
Nothing beats the rustic charm of buttons! Discover some creative ideas for home accessories, jewelry and clothing.



Non-Toxic Slug Control
Don't let slug damage be inevitable. Choose from this helpful list of slug control methods and you may be surprised at the successful results!

Article: Methods and Tips for Preserves
Thinking of making jams or preserves? Make sure you have the know-how that Marcy provides in this article...

More Quick Tips: Coolers and Clean Up
Choosing and using coolers and cleaning up the dishes

Craft Project - Toolbox Candy Sampler
Sometimes the simplest of gifts are the most popular, and this gift is no exception. People will talk about this gift for months after you give it to them! Any small compartmentalized container can be used…sewing kits, tackle boxes, bead boxes, or even jewelry boxes.


Kitchen FAQs - how to's and food safety


Here are our most Frequently Asked Questions about functioning in the kitchen. We figure even those who know the answers could use a reminder about keeping food fresh and clean, from fridge to table.

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Fridge, freezer or neither? Are you putting the produce in the right place?

Salad ingredients to make the most out of your "rabbit food"


Safety Tips for the Consumption of Fresh, Homemade Juices
Homemade juices can be exceptionally safe when a few practical safeguards are taken.