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10 Great Vegetables for Fall Gardening

Get outside and enjoy the weather by preparing a big fall garden.

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Why You Should Consider A Day or Two Off Work When You Have A Cold

Three days later with the rest of the class off sick I would be bouncing around like Bugs Bunny on speed wondering why there were only six of us in class that day.

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Ebola: How It Kills May Surprise You

The news worldwide has been flooded with stories about the mysterious and horrifying virus. But what exactly IS Ebola, and how does it kill?

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EPA: “The greatest exposure to toxic chemicals is right inside our own homes.”

Those who created chemical-based household products are putting the population at risk for long term health issues. Consumers who are opening their eyes to the true effects of the harmful ingredients in these products are taking matters into their own hands and learning more natural cleaning approaches.

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National Preparedness Month: Put Your Preps to the Test with 24 Hours Unplugged

It’s time to take your game up a notch with 24 hours unplugged! No fair doing this on a day when you will be away from your normal activities anyway – you want to put your preps to the test!

Refugees

Is it Crazy to Worry About the Golden Horde?

Do you honestly believe in a city of over 8 million people that nobody is going to leave in the event of a disaster?

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Harvesting and Utilizing Wild Grapes

Go hunting for wild grapes. Once you find them, you’ll start seeing the fruit everywhere. And once you’ve had wild grape jam or jelly… you’ll never go back to store-bought grape jelly.

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How to Make Lucky Sherpa Plantain Salve

Harness the healing powers of plantain with this Lucky Sherpa Salve recipe.

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Hantavirus: Clearing Up After a Rodent Infestation

The vast majority of people who contract Hantavirus do so in their own homes and gardens.

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Food Preservation at Knowle Cottage

Not having electric power the job of preserving a portion of the harvest to help us out in the winter was a long one.

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Don’t Pull That Weed! A Closer Look at Purslane

Purslane just happens to not only be totally edible, but is also super nutritious.

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Oops! Are you making these common kitchen mistakes?

Unless you are a seasoned pro or cooking expert, chances are, you have fallen for some of the most common kitchen-related myths.

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