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The war on terror is an ongoing and costly beast of an operation for the American government. Billions of dollars are spent each year to protect not only own our freedoms, but to ensure safety and liberty around the world. ...

Water doesn’t always taste good. It may be a bit brackish or have picked up a plastic or metal flavor from the container where it was stored. The water is still good, but your taste buds aren’t interested. Rather than ...

Every gardener that has developed their own “tricks of the trade” for getting the best results from their plants. Here are a variety of these tips and tricks I have heard and found on my own. Watering Practices: Unless you ...

There’s an element of romance to an evening spent by candlelight, with flickering flames casting shadows throughout the room. And dinners enjoyed by candlelight are ones that are unforgettable, leaving behind memories of not only the meal, but also the ...

If you have a kid (or more than one) who loves math and can’t wait for the lessons to begin, count yourself lucky. Many children dread the task of learning math, most likely because it is difficult. Math skills can ...

We often think of self-sufficiency in terms of learning to provide our own necessities–food, clothing, shelter, medical care etc.  Learning to amuse ourselves rather than passively consuming entertainment has less obvious survival implications than learning to feed and clothe ourselves; ...

In most states, you are required to teach your children some type of physical education. Some states have standards for PE, while others rely on the national standards. Even if you are homeschooling, you are expected to have structured, physical ...

During the first several years of my marriage, a well-meaning member of my husband’s family gave me an ugly Christmas sweater. Lacking the heart to re-gift it, I shoved it to the back of my closet (with all the other ...

There are lots of reasons why you may want to make your own home cleaning products. Maybe you are working hard to get your household off the grid, or maybe you are just trying your best to weather the recession. ...

When teaching your children at home, you can encounter some tough moments. There will be times when your child refuses to do anything, when she gripes and complains, and worst of all, when she tries her best, but feels like ...