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...
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Starting a seasonal small business is a flexible way to earn extra money when you need it. You can run a business 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...
Hunters often cloak themselves in environmental rhetoric, but all too often, they are responsible for destroying nature, not protecting it.
What are the top ten environmental problems facing the world today? A recent scientific paper published in Nature attempted to answer this question, with a twist. The Earth has spent roughly the last 12,000 years in a period of unusual climate...
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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...
Most vegetarians and vegans have to put up with a lot of questions about their diets from curious omnivores. Some of these questions are the result of legitimate (if perhaps ignorant) curiosity, such as "Do you need to take supplements?" or "Do...
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.
Rubber sidewalks are made from recycled rubber tires and consist of interlocking modules of rubber pavement. They have been attracting a lot of attention in cities around the country lately due to their many benefits, which include: Rubber...
Menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding, affects many women at some point during their lives. For some, it may be a temporary problem; others will experience heavy periods every month for many years. Menstrual bleeding is generally considered...
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...
Learn how to keep ticks away with some natural 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...
Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insect pests alive. Learn all about abating them naturally, without pesticides and chemicals.
Heritage sheep breeds are good choices for small flocks because they are typically hardier and more self-sufficient than many commercial breeds. Unfortunately, many heritage breeds are now rare. Keeping a flock of heritage sheep not only offers the...
Despite their bad reputation, snakes can be a gardener's best friend. They will happily take care of insect and rodent pest problems for you free of charge. Garter snakes are considered especially beneficial by many gardeners thanks to their taste...
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 a very useful addition to your garden. With the spread of pollution in the water, their presence is ever-dwindling. Here is how you can create a beneficial symbiotic relationship by lending them a helping hand.
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?
Among the many health problems magnesium plays a role in curing are menstrual cramps and certain other symptoms of PMS.
Excessive levels of the hormone estrogen, also known as estrogen dominance, are associated with many health problems. One of the most common causes of estrogen dominance is a class of compounds known as xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens (literally...
Menorrhagia, excessively heavy or long-lasting periods, is a common problem among women and girls. It is commonly treated with the use of birth control pills, and in severe cases, sometimes even hysterectomy. Heavy menstrual bleeding can be a sign...
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...
Praying mantids make beautiful and fascinating pets. In their behavior and mannerisms, they are like uncuddly cats—fastidiously clean, curious, and predatory. Unlike cats, you can't really pet them—here's how to care for a mantis pet.
As water and energy prices rise, many people are seeking alternatives to the traditional, thirsty, labor-intensive American lawn. Here are the pros and cons of letting clover grow in your lawn.
The elegant and elaborate hairstyles fashionable in Victorian times are famous for their beauty, but few modern women have the time or assistance to recreate the fanciest styles of the era. However, modern women can still recreate the elegance of...
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,...
I have to confess, it's a huge pet peeve of mine when people call wasps and yellow jackets "bees." Read on to learn how to distinguish these species from one another.
Oh, Jared, Jared, I have to confess I was a little slower to warm up to you than your co-star, but you have long since won me over. Like Jensen, there are a lot of things we fans... appreciate about Jared Tristan Padalecki. This page is a...
Jensen Ackles, how do we love thee, let us count the ways....
For many years, the science fiction and fantasy genres had the reputation of being among the most sexist and exploitative of women. Today, a trip to the genre fiction aisles of your local bookshop or movie rental store is still likely to reveal...
Fanfiction is a popular but often secretive and poorly understood hobby. Even the definition of fanfiction is controversial. Wikipedia offers as good a definition as any - "Fan fiction is a broadly defined term for fiction about characters or...
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...
Bison is the fastest growing meat market in the United States today, as more and more consumers discover the delicious taste and many health and environmental benefits of bison meat. In 2007, consumer demand for bison meat grew 17 percent, the...
The causes of menstrual cramps are poorly understood and controversial, and because we don't know exactly what causes them, we don't really know exactly how to treat them. Adding to the confusion, menstrual cramps can be caused by different things...
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.