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Blank Chore Charts

Why would anyone be interested in blank chore charts? Perhaps you have previously had money in the budget for household help and changes in finances necessitate a change. Perhaps your children are of an age...

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How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace - A Step-by-Step Guide

Building an outdoor fireplace is something that most anyone can do with the right tools, some instructions, and the help of some friends. Whether you use a kit or make it from the ground up, ultimately it will add value to your home.

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Quick Ways To Make Extra Money

If you need to make some extra cash quickly here are some great ideas that you can do with out spending a dime. Make enough extra money this week to pay off that bill with these money making ideas for quick and easy income

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How-To Split Firewood

You should think about the size of your fireplace when initially cutting the wood. Wood stoves and the average modern fireplace will take a 16-20 inch log. Cut it as short as you can because short logs are by far easier to split than long ones. Cut it so that the ends are cut straight, rather than angled. This will make it much easier to split later.

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Games for Couples

One way to bring the spark back into the relationship, and to rebuild intimacy and open the doors of deep communication is by playing games. There are many games available specifically for couples, and many that you can create on your own. Surprise your mate with a couple's game night!

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Camp LeJeune Contaminated Drinking Water Study

If you were at LeJeune, North Carolina between 1957 and 1987 you may have been exposed to contaminates in your drinking water. The Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry...

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Caring For An Elderly Parent at Home

I have been the filling in a sandwich. Really. You see, a few years ago we moved my mom in to our home for what was to be the last six months of her life. I was sandwiched in between raising my children,...

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Dangers of Soy in Children's Diets

Many people have been led to believe that soy products are not only heallthy for children, but that they are healthier than dairy products from animal origins such as cows' and goats' milk. Soy products are...

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Ultrapasteurized:What Does It Mean?

What are ultrapasteurized dairy products and how does pasteurization affect the nutritional value of milk? What about raw milk? Is raw milk really full of diseases?

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10 Tips For New Homeschoolers

Homeschooling is a big, and sometimes, frightening step to take. Here are ten tips for those just starting out, from a veteran homeschool mom with 8 kids and 19 years homeschooling experience.

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