Tag: Lifestyle

All You Need to Know to Fire Up the BBQ and Get Grilling

Assuming I’m not the only one who fails to do a deep clean on the outdoor grill after every use, today, I have lots of tips and tricks for cleaning and cooking on a grill. Let’s hear it for summer; let the grilling begin! All-Purpose Degreaser Pour these ingredients into a 16-ounce spray bottle, and…


Paintballs Toxic to Dogs

Q: My husband and his friends want to play their paintball games on our rural property. Our dogs would be confined to the house during the games, but I’m concerned about their safety once they’re back outside. Are dogs attracted to unexploded paintballs, and if so, are the paintballs safe to eat? A: Paintballs are…


Sun-Soaked Elegance

With views of the ocean and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, this 8,542-square-foot, two-story, six-bedroom, six-full-bathroom and two-half-bathroom home on a 0.78-acre lot features 166 windows to enjoy the stunning vistas from every room and every angle. Located within the exclusive Sailfish Point community on Hutchinson Island, the home is ideal for large families and…


Peppermint: First Aid for Nausea, Headache, Constipation, and More

In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. Mint (Mentha) is widely used for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatherapeutic properties. It…


Sustainable Living Enthusiasts Descend on Ohio’s Amish Country Amid ‘Homesteading Tsunami’

WALNUT CREEK, Ohio—Amid the rolling green hills of eastern Ohio, Amish and Mennonite farms dot the landscape along roads traveled by horse-drawn buggies and automobiles. Here, self-sufficient living is a way of life. This is a reason why the Food Independence Summit has already become one of the country’s largest sustainable living events where experts…


How to Keep Your Organs Younger Than Your Age

Have you ever wondered how some individuals seem to defy their chronological age, appearing remarkably youthful? Our body’s biological age, a measurement of health and vitality based on the body’s condition, can often differ from our chronological age—the number of years we’ve lived. This fascinating distinction holds true for our organs as well. In a…


Love Your Lawn Without Letting It Take Over Your Life

For some homeowners, the “grass is always greener” in their yard, largely because of their near-constant efforts, and they don’t want to give up a single blade. They buzz around their yard on their riding mower with the water bottle holder, wearing their oversized garden hat and happily singing, “Mow, mow, mow your lawn, gently…


10 Florida Summertime Destinations for a Relaxing Getaway

By Patrick Connolly From Orlando Sentinel Orlando—It’s the sweltering summertime in the Sunshine State and many resident Floridians are turning their vacations northward in search of cooler temperatures. But throughout Florida, there are pristine beaches to behold, shimmering springs to swim, and quirky attractions to explore. Some destinations have history abound, while others have modern…


Celebrate Fourth of July in Style With This Gorgeous Dessert

We used a combination of raw and cooked blueberries in the filling of this pie to showcase the deliciousness of this ripe summer fruit. Raw blueberries added juicy pops of tartness, while the cooked puree provided a jammy sweetness. Once you have all the components made, it’s as easy as piling the filling into a…


The Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants

There’s an art to watering your garden. When you know the best time of day to water outdoor plants, and the tricks to watering them most efficiently, you’ll have happier plants. The Best Time to Water Plants The best time to water outdoor plants is in the morning when temperatures are usually cooler. This gives…