Editor’s note: This is a follow-up to Melissa Michaels’ “Inspire Your Rooms” tips—read them here. The excerpt was adapted from her book, “Simple Decorating: 50 Ways to Inspire Your Home,” published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon. Used by permission. What do you love? What says “home” when you walk into a room? Discover your […]
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How to Purge what You Don’t Need
The thought of moving or dealing with years’ worth of accumulations of personal belongings can strike fear into the hearts of many. In fact, I am quite certain the mere thought has prevented a large number of folks from even attempting it. Like eating an elephant one bite at a time, you can do this. […]
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Memory and Aging: Misconceptions and Realities
Must we resign ourselves to a poor memory as we age? Research emphatically says we do not. Actually, the opinion of many in the brain health field is that severe mental decline is usually caused by disease and most age-related loss related to either memory or motor skills results from inactivity and a lack of […]
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Inspire Your Rooms, Inspire Your Life
Editor’s note: This excerpt was adapted from “Simple Decorating: 50 Ways to Inspire Your Home” by Melissa Michaels. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon. Used by permission. A home should be more than just something pretty to look at. Our homes should inspire us every day to live the life we dream of and […]
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Downsize Your Home — Upgrade Your Life!
Why downsize? Just look around your home or any other. Americans love stuff, and we consume more than people in any other country. We live in larger homes than any other country. We like having our things — they bring us comfort and happy memories. For my husband and I, downsizing was part of a […]
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Beets, Cabbage and (Dried) Cherries! Oh MY!
Visiting a health minded friend in Arizona recently, we were served a most delicious, crunchy and satisfying salad that utilized market-fresh ingredients. My friend, Linda, lives in a community where everything is trucked in, and seasonal items are not the focus of her supermarket produce sections. Even so, Linda served us a salad that was […]
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Elevate Your Easter Feast with Sweet, Simple Ham
For most, it’s not Easter without the classic ham centerpiece. This year, add a flavorful twist to everyone’s favorite holiday main dish with a glaze, chutney or sauce. Ham pairs well with many flavors, making it easy to create a unique dish every time. From sweet to savory and succulent, these ham combinations can bring […]
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Storage Potatoes and Fresh-Dug leeks
Leeks are the vegetable auntie of the family allium. They are easy to grow from seed or to transplant in the late-spring garden from sprouts, Leeks are long growing and don’t mind being in the ground for a long time. They are often best in late winter and early spring. Leeks are readily available now, […]
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Planning to “Age In Place”
If you are planning to stay there into your “golden” years, it is smart to plan with “aging in place” in mind when you are building or remodeling your home. Some people want to have a “forever home” where they can live well into their old age and under a variety of circumstances. The concept […]
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