Leukemia in cats is much different than the types of leukemia that are seen in people. In cats, leukemia is caused by a virus known as the feline leukemia virus, or FeLV. How Can a Cat Owner Know If a Cat Has Feline Leukemia? Many cats that are infected with the feline leukemia virus […]
Melissa Peterman in Working Class on CMT
Melissa Peterman, best known for her role of Barbara Jean in Reba, is starring in her own situational comedy on CMT. Working class, CMT’s first sitcom, also stars Ed Asner, and is centered around Melissa Peterman as Carly, a twice-divorced single mom with three kids. As Carly, Melissa struggles to afford a home in an […]
Aromatherapy for Children: Safety Tips
Are essential oils safe for children? Yes and no: some essential oils can be used on children, and a few are suitable for babies too, but you’ll need to take certain precautions and only use safe oils in safe amounts. How Aromatherapy Can Help Children Children and babies enjoy massage (even if you’re not a […]
Save Money On Food: Make Convenience Food At Home
With food costs rising and threats of hyper-inflation, yet no extra hours in my day, I have been looking for ways to save money on my family’s food while always trying to save time. Store-bought convenience foods are expensive, loaded with extra preservatives, and the packaging is not environmental friendly. The solution: The Make Convenience […]
How to Use Essential Oils Safely
Essential oils make great natural home remedies, but just because they are natural does not mean they are always safe. Essential oils are very concentrated and powerful and should be used with caution. Here are 5 safety tips for using essential oils at home. 1. Do not take essential oils internally. Even a tiny amount […]
Healthy Breakfast Foods for a Healthier Family
The new year usually comes with new resolutions, not the least of which is to exercise more and eat healthier. A great way to jump start a healthy eating plan is to incorporate a nutritious breakfast into you and your family’s diet. Why is Breakfast So Important? When I was little we were told that […]
Potty Training Basics: Practical Tips to Help Toilet Train Your Toddler or Preschooler
So, you’ve moved your baby from milk to solids, watched her crawl, held her chubby fingers as she took her first step and clapped as she said her first words. And now, its time for her to graduate from her cloth diapers and use the potty. Scared, huh? You’re not alone. Here are some simple […]
How to Go Green at Home: Eco-friendly Tips to Clean, Manage Home, Play and More
Going green at home isn’t all that difficult. In fact, if you take some simple steps, you can turn most aspects of managing a home greener and more earth-friendly. Here are some simple ways to go green with home and kids and have a clean home naturally. Go Green with Your Home Management Notebook My […]
Time to Check Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors and More
We all know that we should test our smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on a monthly basis, but who amongst us really does? Guilty as charged here. But the new years is an excellent time to do this. It’s the time for new starts and those inevitable New Year’s resolutions. Some detectors are combination units; […]
Three Inspirational Nonfiction Books for Moms
Being a mom is tough—often tougher than moms expect. There are days when everything goes well, but more days when everything seems to fall apart and it’s easy to feel like a failure as a mom.
How to Do a Steam Inhalation with Essential Oils
A steam inhalation is one of the best home remedies for cold and for coughs and an effective sinus infection home remedy. Steam inhalations can also to relieve sore throats and catarrh.
Christmas Specials on TV in 2010 – Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas
Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas, an NBC Christmas Special airing for the holidays in 2010, is not your average holiday TV special.
