I never had the kind of grandmother who baked all through the day in a red and white checkered apron and greeted us at the door with a plateful of warm chocolate chip cookies. My grandmother was far too busy updating herself to the latest computer gadgets and playing tennis to spend much time in the kitchen. My mother also seems to have been born without the cooking and baking gene. She is more comfortable traveling around the world that she is in a pair of oven mitts. As a result, I didn’t have the
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California – What experts and analysts have feared for months has finally happened: radiation from Japan’s Fukushima tsunami damaged eco-power plants has begun to make its way into the food chain off the western coast of the United States. Trace amounts of the radioactive elements cesium-137 and cesium-134 released after the devastating tsunami damaged at least three reactors along Japan’s northeastern coast in March 2011, have been discovered in at least 15 tuna recently caught off the coast of California. According to Reuters, the Bluefin Tuna examined may have carried irradiation across the Pacific Ocean
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May 31, 2012 Everyone should take a few key steps towards protecting their home from a home invader or burglar. Learn about the top 10 ways to protect your house against burglars and break-ins with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.

With college tuition costs skyrocketing, community colleges are getting a second look from millions of families this year. Community colleges cut costs in a number of ways, some of which many students and parents forget to consider. Concerned with getting admitted to a college in the first place, families are overlooking five key ways community college can save students serious dough. Tuition Tuition is a beastly expense at both public and private four-year schools. For the 2009 – 2010 academic year, the latest year for which data was available, average costs were $12,804 for a
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Producing fruit in your backyard, on your small farm, or on the family homestead is a great idea. There is nothing like fresh fruit in the summer and fall, and when you can pick it and eat it right on your own property, the experience is complete. Fruits that grow on shrubs or bushes are typically berries. If you are lucky enough to have some already on your property, you may have wild blueberries or raspberries to enjoy. If not, you can put some in and harvest the fruits of your labor. When you grow
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WASHINGTON, D.C.– According to Republican Senator Marco Rubio, the political process has failed to solve any of the major issues facing the nation during the last four years. In a speech before the Latino Coalition Small Business Summit, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., Rubio said, “The exact same issues we were facing two years ago, we still face today.  This nation and this political process has not solved one single major issue in the last three-and-a-half to four years. In fact, it’s been incapable of even passing a budget. The
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“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Matthew 5:13 There is nothing like fresh, hot, salty French fries to go with your favorite burger. How about butter
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May 30, 2012 A tutorial on how to make all natural insect rellent. It smells great & is actually good for your skin. Perfect for camping, hiking, running or anything elsse outdoors in the summer months. Previous Video

The recent Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to reflect and to pay homage to the memories of all the men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country. This weekend is also the unofficial beginning of summer, which means that it is the time when we will all have to start paying more at the pump for gasoline, thanks to the basic laws of supply and demand. The oil companies claim that the reason why gas costs more in the summer is because they have to start selling a
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As a homesteader, small farmer, or someone who dreams of becoming one, you understand the importance of animals on the farm and the roles they play in providing companionship, food, and income. No one understands better the value and the necessity of animals than small farmers and homesteaders who care for them personally and on a daily basis. Over the last century, as small family farms dwindled and factory farms became the norm, the treatment of animals has been under scrutiny and debate by those who care about their welfare. Factory farms raise huge numbers
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