10 Compassionate Ways to Support Loved Ones Suffering from Depression

Depression is a very serious, isolating, but treatable disorder that affects millions of people of all ages from all walks of life. Depression causes tremendous emotional and physical pain, hurting not only those suffering from it, but affecting the people around them as well.

Pecan Pie

Who said Pecan Pie is only a Thanksgiving Day Pie? I think it should be for every Holiday, that’s how much I love it! Pecan Pie is defiantly my favorite pie over any of the other Holiday pies.

How to sew on a button by hand.

 Buttons are an extremely common item that we’ve all encountered. And if you’re like me when I started sewing, you probably have a basic understanding of how a button is attached to fabric but aren’t sure exactly how to sew on a button for yourself. It is a very handy skill to learn, however, and can open you up to a wide variety of crafts and projects to complete.

How to Sew a Buttonhole

In this post, I covered how to sew on a button by hand. But we all know a button is not very useful without a hole for it! So how do you sew a buttonhole?

30 DIY Storage Solution to keep the kitchen organized

Spring cleaning always has me thinking about reorganizing and decluttering each and every room as I work my way throughout the house. It always amazes me just how much stuff can accumulate in just a year. I usually take the opportunity to evaluate just where we are and if there are any changes that can be made to make life a little simpler, more convenient, and of course more organized.

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Mashed Potatoes

Everyone looks forward to the sides at Thanksgiving — they're the best part, after all. But no one's going to reach for seconds of the mashed potatoes if they're gluey or cold or tasteless. Start out with your favorite recipe (this is a great one!), avoid these common pitfalls, and your guests will be begging you to make mashed potatoes every year.

6 Reasons Gardening Is Good for You

We know you’re obsessed with gardening, and frankly, that's a good thing. That summertime hobby can actually improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Here's how:

How to Shapen a Knife

As the holidays approach, our kitchen knives are about to get a pretty good workout chopping vegetables, cutting cheese, slicing bread or carving that glorious Thanksgiving turkey. It may seem counter-intuitive, but dull knives are actually more dangerous, as the added cutting pressure needed makes it far easier to lose control of the blade. Is it time to give your cutlery a tune up? A sharp knife is a chef’s best friend and keeping it that way is easier than one might think.

Is Coconut Oil Good for Frying on High Temperature Cooking?

Coconut oil is made from extracting the natural oils present in mature coconut meat. Commonly used in Latin America and Southeast Asia, coconut oil can be either refined or unrefined, and it can be used for everyday cooking, including frying. Different coconut oils tolerate high temperatures better, so if you are frying with coconut oil, choose refined coconut oil.

10 Naturaal Depression Treatments

Begin depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. changing your behavior, your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking are all natural depression treatments.

Do You Play With Your Kids?

In this busy times, when parents and children have schedules packed to the max, family closeness can fall by the wayside, Most of us have to make an effort to guarantee that work, school, sports and chores don't swallow up the very relationship that make those things important.

Top 10 Travel Snacks

It’s no secret that we’ve done our fair share of traveling so far this summer. If your family still has some fun trips coming up – whether by car or by plane – below are some snacks that we think are great and easy to take along. Even if you just can’t (or won’t) stick to a real food diet once you get to your destination, I think it’s a good idea to bring some items for the trip there and even to supplement meals once you arrive.

Homemade Cleaning Products: Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Combine some baking soda and vinegar for an effective and homemade toilet bowl cleaner.

10 Signs You're Addicted to Gardening

To say you have a green thumb might be an understatement.

Canola Oil Health Risks

Canola is one of the most widely consumed culinary oil in the world.It is extracted from a descendant of the rapeseed plant. True rapeseed oil is used only for industrial purposes because it contains substantial amounts of a fatty acid associated with heart damage called erucic acid. In the 1970s, Canadian growers created a hybrid whose oil contained less than 2 percent erucic acid, and the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association trademarked the name "canola." In 1985, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations granted it GRAS -- generally recognized as safe -- status.

16 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Flies.

Flies are the insects that are dipteral ( Having two wings) and belong to same order.
There are more than 1.20 million species of flies in the world. They keep on changing in size as they grow towards maturity. House fly is scientifically called as Musca Domestica. Houseflies are considered to be one such pest that does not bite but transmits several diseases. like cholera, dysentery, typhoid and diarrhea. Besides, they can also cause serious eye infections.

How to Humidify Yuor House ( Without Humidifier

Are your clothes clingy in all the wrong ways this winter? Are allergies worse than usual? Kids taking far too much pleasure in zapping each other with a well-placed static electricity discharge? A dry house is probably to blame. During the winter months, low humidity becomes an issue in many homes, leading to these problems and others, including nosebleeds, dry skin and increased susceptibility to colds and flus.

The 8 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking a Turkey

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be a serious challenge. While none of the classic recipes are complicated, getting them all on the table at the same time is tricky — and the meal's main star, the turkey, takes a lot planning. To get your best bird yet, avoid these pitfalls.