Survival Tales
By: Teresa Finney
I felt like being domestic today, so I decided to bake some chocolate chip cookies. Double the cocoa and double the fun (double the calories,... Read more >>
Money, Health, Environment – Save Three in One Go
We’re always interested in saving money, whether or not the economy is bad. No matter what, having extra money for extra things helps us. But... Read more >>
What Is Food Irradiation?
In the past year, we’ve faced several food-borne illnesses deriving from foods such as spinach, ground beef, and unpasteurized fruit juices. Researchers have been busy... Read more >>
Protecting Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It’s silent, odorless, colorless, and deadly. Just this past month, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning resulted in the death of three young women in California and... Read more >>
I Love My Apartment
I’ve lived in a lot of places since I moved out of my parent’s house at the ripe old age of seventeen. As I sit here counting... Read more >>
Moving Day: Rules of the Regimen
In this time of financial uncertainty and holiday bacchanalia, I have done my due diligence and moved to a smaller apartment. Actually, in my struggle to... Read more >>
This time of year often brings visitors to our houses, and sometimes their departure is the best gift of all! Tell us about some of the best or worst houseguest situations you’ve experienced. Write about it here. >>


