Whether you're a professional chef or a total beginner in the kitchen, recipe software can save you time, space, and money in the kitchen. In addition to storing and organizing your recipes, many recipe software programs offer extra features such...
Could starting a seasonal small business be right for you? Starting a seasonal small business is a flexible way to earn some extra money. You can run a business for a few months of the year and take the rest of the year off to relax or pursue other career goals or opportunities.
Rego Korosi Whether you've always dreamed of starting a business of your own, or you've become frustrated after a long and unsuccessful job hunt and decided to go independent, deciding what kind of small business to start is the first and one of the...
What are the top 10 environmental problems facing the world today? A recent scientific paper published in "Nature" attempted to answer this question with a twist.
Many people associate the term xeriscaping with desert landscapes, but the principles of xeriscaping are just as useful in the Midwest as they are in the drier Southwest. Using the principles of xeriscaping, Midwestern gardeners can design...
The beautiful scenery and fascinating culture and history of Nebraska have inspired many great authors. Red Cloud, Nebraska We'll start our tour of literary Nebraska in south-central Nebraska in the small town of Red Cloud, home of Willa Cather...
The vegetarian lifestyle is more popular than ever, but there are still many misconceptions about what vegetarians and vegans do and do not eat. This article will help you understand the terminology.
Earlier today I was reading a hub called Partition America, by James A Watkins, who proposed dividing the United States of America into two separate countries based on Red/Blue political divisions. I disagree vehemently with Mr. Watkins on virtually...
The Plains Indian tribes of North America are best known for their reliance on the American bison for food, clothing, housing, tools, and more, but in fact they ate a varied and interesting mix of wild fruits and vegetables in addition to the bison...
Estrogen dominance is a growing health concern for people around the world. Although it is more common in women than men, it can also affect men, causing such problems as infertility, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, and certain types of...
Family farmers, homesteaders, and even suburbanites can earn extra money with packaged rabbit manure. Rabbit manure is considered to be one of the best manures for gardens. It has one of the highest levels of nitrogen of any animal manure...
Got ticks? Can't figure out how to get rid of them naturally? Learn how to keep ticks away with some natural tips, tricks, and methods.
Whether you keep rabbits as pets, for show, or for meat and fur, you can reduce rabbit hutch maintenance by incorporating worm bins into your hutch design. Rabbits produce a lot of manure for their size (a large doe with young can produce about...
Bothered by mosquitos? Are they in your house or backyard? Learn all about abating them naturally, without pesticides and chemicals!
Have you ever wondered about which sheep breeds are rare or endangered? Here is a list of some unique sheep.
They may have a bad reputation, but snakes can actually be beneficial to your garden. Here are five tips to attract these oft-misunderstood creatures to your garden.
Jigsaw puzzles are a fun and relatively inexpensive hobby that is also good for your brain! They build great spatial reasoning and logic skills. They also make a wonderful family activity, especially on long winter nights.
Frogs and toads make useful additions to any garden. Here is how to attract frogs to your garden and create a beneficial, symbiotic relationship.
Planting native trees has many benefits over naturalized and exotic trees in the harsh continental climate of Nebraska. Because native trees evolved in Nebraska, they are adapted to extreme heat, extreme cold, wind, drought, and even flooding. Once...
When most people think of gender identity, they are really thinking about biological sex. Actually, sex and gender are very different things. When you describe your sex, what you are really describing is your "plumbing," so to speak. Do you have...
Himalayan crystal salt lamps are carved from natural Himalayan salt crystals, which are prized for their purity and clarity. There are many claims of health benefits from Himalayan crystal salt lamps, but are they true?
Looking to improve your menstrual health? Got cramps you can't get rid of? Magnesium might just be the solution. Among many other health problems, magnesium plays a role in curing menstrual cramps and certain other symptoms of PMS.
Early puberty in girls is a growing problem in the United States and around the world. In the mid-1800s, the average age of menarche (first menstrual period) was 17. By the late 1960's it had dropped to 12, with anywhere from 9 to about 16 being...
Whether you want to watch them or hunt them, attracting gallinaceous birds - turkey, pheasant, quail, and grouse - to your yard or acreage is surprisingly easy. Gallinaceous birds need relatively large ranges, so you are most likely to see them...
The bathroom of the future may resemble a greenhouse more than a lavatory. As cities around the world struggle with wastewater management problems, there is growing interest in a new-old form of wastewater management called living machines. ("Living...
Despite the wars and hardship they experienced, and the constant threat of smallpox and other epidemics, the nutrition of the nomadic Plains Indians tribes was among the very best in the world. Average height is an excellent measure of the general...
Learn how to care for a pet praying mantis. Mantises make beautiful and fascinating pets. Their behavior and mannerisms are like uncuddly cats—fastidiously clean, curious, and predatory.
Clover lawns can be a healthy alternative to grass. Here are the pros and cons of replacing grass with clover, plus how to plant and maintain it.
There is a growing ethnic meat market in the United States, including Jewish, Muslim, Mexican, and Eastern Orthodox/Middle Eastern Christian communities. The ethnic market has very different requirements from the conventional American market,...
It's a pet peeve of mine when people call wasps and yellow jackets "bees." Read on to learn how to distinguish these species from one another.
There are many things fans appreciate about Jared Tristan Padalecki. Here is a list of the top 10 wonderful reasons to drool over Jared!
Here are 10 reasons why Jensen Ackles is Hollywood's hottest star, including his height, eye color, and yes, his bow legs.
Prairie Dogs have long been vilified by ranchers and others who believe that they damage the range and take valuable forage away from cattle and other livestock. In fact, prairie dogs are what is known as a keystone species, a species whose very...
Learn about the basics of bison ranching, including facilities, pastures, handling, and marketing.
Struggling with period cramps? In recent years, there has been some controversy in the medical community over the benefits of soy and soy products for women's health, especially menstrual health. As a long-time sufferer of severe menstrual cramps, I have been following the debate.
Discover tried-and-true home remedies for painful periods.