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The Horror of Puppy Mills
by Pat Merewether
Tanya, a Havanese, was rescued from a puupy mill. Otherwise she'd be doomed to a life of misery.Let me tell you what happens in a puppy mill. Most of the dogs are pure breeds. My group rescues toy and small... published 6 months ago
Buttugly But Yummy Salad Dressing Recipe
by Pat Merewether
This is easy to make with a hand-blender. It looks pretty awful because of the balsamic vinegar, which makes it brown. Enough said. The flavor is fantastic (if I do say so myself). In the blender container... published 5 months ago
Polish Pastries - Lemon Raspberry Wedding Cake
by Pat Merewether
I grew up in a multicultural neighborhood near Detroit, MI in the 1960's. Most of the families settled there after WWII. Next door was a family who's Grandparents were born in Poland. "Buba" or the paternal... published 7 months ago
Money Saving Tips For Single Parents
by Pat Merewether
Living on a budget isn't easy, especially for a single parent, but there are ways to save money in nearly every area if you know where to look. Food: The best way to save money on food is to plan ahead. My... published 10 days ago
Go Green and Eat Healthy
by Pat Merewether
Eating healthy on a limited budget is easier if you plan ahead. 1. Write down seven dinners and incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into each one. Make a weekly grocery list from these menus. This way... published 2 days ago
Essential Foods For Your Dorm or First Kitchen
by Pat Merewether
Remember the importance of fresh fruits and veggies!How exciting! You finally have your own 'place' and your first kitchenette or kitchen. Some basic ingredients are used so often you may not even think about... published 6 months ago
What is the proper amount of times a day to feed cats? Is wet food really that much worse for them? Should I...
by Pat Merewether
We feed our cats twice a day. In the morning and at dinner time in the evening. Some people leave dry food out for cats to eat as they wish, but we ended up with furry bowling balls when we did that. They ate... published 6 months ago
Confessions of a Wal-Mart Shopper
by Pat Merewether
I returned to my home town several years ago to discover it was missing. The family-owned drugstore that had been in business for three generations had a FOR SALE sign in the window. The small department... published 3 weeks ago
Setting Up A Household Budget
by Pat Merewether
When I first moved out on my own, a budget became a necessity and helped me avoid disaster and save money for unexpected emergencies. Here are a few tips to help make it a little easier to get started. 1.... published 10 days ago
Shop With Cash and Save Money
by Pat Merewether
I rarely carried cash in the past, but lately I find I use it more and more. For instance, yesterday I saved two dollars by paying cash when I filled my gas tank. This may not seem like much, but two dollars... published 9 days ago










