Make Your Own Yogurt

April 2, 2011 - "Make Your Own Yogurt" by Mary Ann Romans. Yesterday's blog on saving money on butter sparked a great discussion. In it, I learned that you can make your own butter using a breadmaker. I had never heard of this technique before. This is one of the reasons I really love being a part of Families.com, because the members here are so clever and kind. Click here

HOT NEWS - JUST IN

April 1, 2011 - "HOT NEWS - JUST IN" Obama has retired from the office of president and turn the position over to someone more capable. For more information click here

Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals

April 1, 2011 - "Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals" A washer/dryer pedestal made of wood to bring your front load laundry system to a back-friendly height. Special thanks to Sausha for her photos. Click here

Common Poultry Problems for Backyard Growers

March 31, 2011 - "Common Poultry Problems for Backyard Growers" by writecorner. Raising poultry in a small space can create a few problems for resident growers. Neighborhood and suburban “farmers” who enjoy keeping a small flock for fresh eggs will need time and creativity to keep the peace. Click here

Can you tell a tasty salad from a poisonous plant?

March 30, 2011 - "Can you tell a tasty salad from a poisonous plant?" Be careful what you pick, spring wild garlic often grows along side more the mouth blistering lords and ladies. Foraging can be a very rewarding pastime and can add a whole new element to a walk in the country. At this time in the spring the scent of wild garlic fills woodlands and kitchens evoking memories and filling stomachs across the land. Click here.

Oxygen Absorbers

March 30, 2011 - "Oxygen Absorbers" Oxygen absorbers come in a plastic bag. Each absorber packet has a special barrier to prevent it's contents from making contact with your food. Within the last ten years the advent of oxygen absorbers has brought a revolution to the food storage industry. Their use has increased the storage life of foods and has made the job of putting away food for long term storage much simpler. Click here

Obama on Non-Criminal Illegal Aliens: We Don’t Want to Deport Them; 'We Want Them To Succeed

March 29, 2011 - "Obama on Non-Criminal Illegal Aliens: We Don’t Want to Deport Them; 'We Want Them To Succeed" By Edwin Mora. President Barack Obama on Monday told a student who has received a deportation notice that he does not want to deport her -- he wants people like her to succeed. The exchange happened during a town hall event sponsored by the Spanish-language television network Univision at a Washington, D.C., school. Click here

Pellet Guns and Children

March 29, 2011 - "Pellet Guns and Children" By Joseph Parish. When a child grows up some of their fondest memories stem from the various events and activities they did with their parents. You can readily create one of these heirloom experiences for your child by merely taking them for a day of exciting air rifle hunting. There is plenty of small game available to hunt and at the same time it will provide an evening meal for the entire family. Click here

Create your own Sports Drinks

March 29, 2011 - "Create your own Sports Drinks" By Joseph Parish. If your family members are like mine than your teenage children are likely crazy for the currently popular sports type drinks which appear on the market today. In most cases these drinks are not only expensive but unhealthy for young bodies as well. To those unfamiliar with these types of products, a sport drink is a beverage created specifically towards replacing important body fluids which are usually depleted after any kind of physical activity. I believe that I have devised a way to not only satisfy my teens demand for sport drinks but also to ease the drain on my pocketbook. Click here

Motivating a young person in Survival

March 28, 2011 - "Motivating a young person in Survival" By Joseph Parish. Have you ever wondered what would be the best way to get a younger person such as a teenager involved in your survival efforts? Well I think I may have discovered an excellent way to accomplish that task for you. This year I have been signing up my thirteen year old grandson for various hunter safety courses with the state of Delaware. I am a firm believer that children should be properly instructed in the safe use of firearms at a young age. Click here.

The Great Powdered Milk Taste Test and Review

March 28, 2011 - "The Great Powdered Milk Taste Test and Review" By Angela. Ever wanted to find a powdered milk that tastes good? You’re not alone. So just in case you don’t want to go through the expense and hassle of trying out every kind of powdered milk you can find, read on. I did it for you. Click here