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Irises Don't Smell
Especially if you have teenagers, you can go through each day feeling as if no one listens to a thing that you say, but let me assure you, your words make a difference. I Love Youis always impactin...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 5:22 PM
Rediscovering Pasta Salad
Recently, I began working at a locally-owned bakery and cafe that offers a lovely pasta salad each day. I never gave much thought or consideration to pasta salad, until now. One lunch break, I tried ...
Posted on 5/23/13 at 9:16 AM
5 Ways to Make and Save a Little Cash
How many of you are stay-at-home moms? How many of you raised your hand only to realize no one could actually see you? (Heh) Well, this one is for all of you SAH moms (and everyone else!) looking to...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:30 PM
Dining room, start to finish
I know my dining room redux has nothing whatsoever to do with gardening, even tangentially. But bear with me--it's the most exciting thing that's happened to me in months (aside from our wonderful vac...
Posted on 3/27/13 at 7:55 AM
Music Monday: “Home” by Phillip Phillips
There are songs that can completely change the direction of my day when they come on the radio. Lets face it, today Midwesterners need something to change the direction of our day. I have already spen...
Posted on 3/18/13 at 7:25 AM
Consumers now have more protections with gift cards
Gift cards have become very popular in the past several years. These cards allow the recipient to “get what he or she really wants.” Universal or “general use prepaid” gift cards are the most frequently purchased gift cards and allow the recipients to go just about anywhere they want to make their purchase including retailers and restaurants. Examples include mall gift cards contained on a plastic card or other electronic payment device and redeemable at the unaffiliated stores throughout the mall.December 29, 2010
Out with the old, in with the new year
Have you done an inventory of the foods you have on hand? The new year is a good time to check your refrigerator, freezer and cupboards. To avoid wasting valuable food, plan menus that make use of the food you have. Check your refrigerator first because refrigerated food is perishable food. It needs to be used within a certain period of time for best quality and for safety.By Luella Morehouse , December 29, 2010
Grandparents become parents again
The dimple-cheeked, well-spoken 10-year-old wanted the reporter to try and figure out his age. “Mom, did you have to give it away?” said chatty, energetic Blake Lane when he discovered Sharon Lane had spilled the beans. “I wanted him to guess.”By By J. Shane Mercer , Forum Communications Co. , December 28, 2010
Keep your Christmas tree safe
Clark Griswold saw his natural Christmas tree go up in flames in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” and now is a good time to make sure the same doesn’t happen in your home.By Ben Rodgers , December 22, 2010
MDU says customer will spend about the same as last year to heat homes during winter
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. natural gas customers can expect to spend about the same as last year to heat their homes during the upcoming heating season, which runs from November through March.October 14, 2010
Family thrilled upon seeing their new Moorhead home
By By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , October 11, 2010
No rest these days for the noble: Volunteers sacrifice to help build ‘Extreme’ home
By By Mike Nowatzki, Forum Communications Co. , October 08, 2010
Don’t commit to too much
I overheard a conversation in a local store regarding school activities. There were definitely different viewpoints shared between a mom and her son regarding the son joining another activity at school. I’m sure this conversation takes place among many families this time of year.By Eunice Sahr , September 08, 2010
Hornets best controlled in evening hours
This week I received calls on a small hornet that is a little larger than a honey bee. Yellow jackets build gray paper-like nests under the siding of homes and holes in the ground and other protected places.By Lance Brower , August 25, 2010
Parents play role in children’s school success
Parents of school-aged children can make major contributions at home to help their children succeed in the classroom. Children whose parents are involved with their schooling have higher self-esteem, are more motivated to learn and earn better grades than children whose parents are not involved. There are many beneficial ways for parents to get involved and increase the chances of school success for their children.By Christina Rittenbach , August 18, 2010
Begin budgeting for back-to-school shopping
When it comes to buying school supplies and clothes, it’s all too easy to find yourself overspending.By Eunice Sahr , August 11, 2010
Look high, low to save grocery dollars
You can save money if you know what to look for at the grocery store. Consider these tips and remember to stick with your shopping list, too.By Luella Morehouse , August 04, 2010
Kenyan family gets new house and more
June 25, 2010
Home construction fails to lift recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homebuilders are sending a message: They won’t be able to contribute much to the economic recovery now that government home-buying incentives have vanished.June 17, 2010
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