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Your own backyard flock of chickens! Submitted By Northern Nevada Poultry Fanciers Association | There’s nothing better than cracking an egg into a hot skillet with the knowledge that, “Yes, this is a healthy egg.” Why? Because you know its source...your own backyard! Many people are concerned about the source of their food; and rightly so, with the current scare of salmonella enteritidis and its resulting large scale recall of shell eggs. From the family next door to Hollywood … [Read more...]
Is your mailbox cluttered with junk mail? Have you ever asked yourself how some of these companies even got your mailing address to begin with? Every time you provide your name and address when buying a product you’re signing up to receive direct mail pieces. This occurs when you buy a car or a house, use a shopping card, sign up for a credit card, subscribe to a magazine, buy something from a catalog, give money to a charity, or fill out a product registration form. Once signed up, your … [Read more...]
submitted by WOW Cleaning Services | Ditch products that say “Poison,” “Warning,” or “Danger.” Cleaners like these should not be in your home. Make sure to read the label. Anything that has ingredients containing the phrase “chlor,” “glycol,” “phenol,” or ends with “-ene” is doing more harm to your body than adding shine to that floor. Even scarier are the products that don’t even list their ingredients. Consider making your own cleaning products or scoop up some … [Read more...]
by Chang Suh | The term “Green” has been thrown around a lot in the recent years. And, we the consumers are becoming desensitized and indifferent to products claiming to be “green.” We hear “green” and our eyes glaze over. What does “green” mean? We know that it has something to do with being natural and it is good for us or the environment. But, as we examine many products or services that use “green, eco-safe, eco-preferred or natural,” it is increasingly clear that it … [Read more...]
by WOW Cleaning Services | According to a Good Housekeeping Institute study, as reported on 48 hours (on CBS) in 2000, “A straight 5% solution of vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold and 80 percent of viruses.” Eliminate Unpleasant Odors: To stop unpleasant cooking odors from permeating throughout the entire house, boil a cup or two of vinegar in a pot in the stove. The vinegar will absorb the odors. When cooking cabbage, add a few drops of vinegar to prevent … [Read more...]
An energetic group of avid outdoor enthusiasts, joined by several seasoned conservation and resource managers, gained recognition as a federal tax exempt organization and non-profit charity. Galena Fest, Inc., led by co-founders Martha Jane Holman and Richard Keillor, received its certification earlier this year, following an exhaustive application and verification process. It included more than 26 pages of objective, financial and organizational inquiry. Galena Fest, Inc. was organized to … [Read more...]
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