I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, at the age of 49 . Since then I have been trying a systematic approach to get a non-medicine handle on it. First, let me say that I am not telling anyone to do what I have done, without talking to their doctors. When my doctor ...
Most of us have experienced the joys of food poisoning. Sometimes, you’re not even done packing up the picnic and climbing back into the car before Aunt Mae’s potato salad demands an encore performance, with a vengeance. Most adults know when they’ve been had, and they know what is about to befall them will not ...
If you’re looking for ways to cut down on electric usage indoors, consider solar lighting. Solar lights can be recharged outdoors on sunlit days or in a sunny window, and they will definitely help cut energy costs. Many people have never considered using outdoor solar lights indoors, but there are many ways in which they ...
I just recently purchased the Safe-T-Seat toddler bicycle seat by iBert. Its website promises that it was designed by parents who were unsatisfied with traditional toddler cycling carriers and thus worked out the problems that plague its competitors. But would it live up to all the hype? Thankfully, I can emphatically say “yes.” The iBert ...
Those with a propane gas furnace who suddenly discover their home is cold should of course check to make sure the propane hasn’t run out before considering the possibility of a more serious furnace problem. If the propane tank isn’t empty, more than likely the furnace ignitor has gone bad. This is the most common ...
How many times have you heard that walking at a certain speed is more conducive to fat burning? I am assuming that if you have ever tried to lose weight or if you are into fitness, that you have heard this many times over. And you know what? This statement is exactly true. Walking at ...
Most people use traditional cribs with a rectangular shape. However, round baby cribs are starting to become very popular. These cribs have a few advantages and disadvantages when compared to the traditional variety. This article will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of round baby cribs. Advantages There are a few advantages of round ...
The art of quilting goes way back in history. It has made a comeback in recent years; and although hand quilting is still around, it has been made easier by the use of sewing machines. No matter which method you use, a quilt can be a wonderful gift. There are many ways that you can ...
For most of us, carrying a cell phone is no different then carrying our purse or wallet. We take them wherever we go. These high tech gadgets are now part of our culture, and like most electronic devices, they occasional break. We drop them, spill things in them, send them through the washer, or even ...
Tennessee Williams uses a variety of techniques to reveal to us the character of Laura in The Glass Menagerie. We are introduced to Laura as she is seated at a “delicate ivory chair” (137), polishing her collection of glass objects. Before any dialogue is spoken, we are presented with two images of fragility, the chair ...