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6How Will You Know When Your Child Is Ready for School?
How do we know when our children are ready for certain developmental milestones in the classroom, such as early language or math skills? As parents, we worry that an unchallenged child might become bored and lose interest in school. On-the-other...
6Healthy and Cheap Shrimp Recipes: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo & Simple Shrimp Scampi
I love shrimp! But shrimp can be really expensive, especially when you live a long way from the nearest coast. The secret to keeping within your budget and still enjoying shrimp in your recipes, is to find recipes that work well with frozen shrimp....
12The Moscow Mule: An Easy and Ultra Refreshing Mixed Drink with Vodka
The Moscow Mule is a super refreshing vodka cocktail that first became popular in the 1950s. Making a Moscow Mule is as simple as it gets, but the secret to a good Moscow Mule is starting with a good Ginger Beer, such as Cock 'n Bull Ginger Beer. ...
5Video How to Feed a Wild Baby Bird
Feeding a baby wild bird is an enormous undertaking and takes time and dedication. Whenever possible, babies should be left with their parents: they will always be best off with their own, avian mum and dad. However, there are circumstances in which...
8White Manicotti with Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
This chicken manicotti dish is so flavorful and de-lish! My whole family loves it...and that is really saying something because I've got three, hard to please guys, who almost never agree on any one thing. The recipe is easy, but because it takes...
13Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Coconut Cream Pie is one of my husband's favorite desserts, but it has to be just right! I never, ever use a boxed pudding mix to make the filling. It just is not the same; there is nothing quite so flavorful, buttery, and rich as a home made...
30Video 5 Reasons Ravens Are Super Smart Birds
Ravens, members of the clever Corvid family, have the largest brain in relation to body size, of any bird. They are excellent problem solvers, can create and use tools and have superb memories. Scientists consider an animal's ability to learn, or...
36Easy and Delicious Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
This is a super quick and easy recipe that I make with left over roasted or rotisserie chicken. The ingredients are rich and the result is a meal that everyone in my family enjoys. I, for one, am always looking for ways to use left-over chicken or...
18Bears Tortured to Death for Bile Products
Tortured to Death As of February 2012, at least 14,000 Moon Bears are being starved, restricted and tortured until death, in bile farms in China. Many more bears suffer the same cruel fate in Vietnam and other countries across Asia, where this...
40I Found an Injured Bird: What to Do
Chances are good that, sooner or later, everyone will come across a hurt or sick wild bird*. Many of us are kind-hearted, caring individuals who want to help, but don't necessarily know what to do. Well actually, you can help and here is how. The...
10How to Use Smilebox to Simplify Your Life
If you find yourself postponing the chore of mailing out all those holiday cards, or realizing that you should have mailed your party invitations last week? Fear not, digital greeting cards, or e-cards, are more user-friendly than ever. Not only are...
10A Day in the Life of a Little Baby: A Photo Gallery
Is there anything more adorable in all the world than a baby? I recently became an aunt and I can tell you one thing for sure...becoming an aunt is WAY more fun than becoming a mom! Aunties get to hold sweet babies. They get to play with, talk to,...
8Celebrities With Unfeminine, Short Hair
With that short hair cut, you could almost mistake Angelina for a guy... yea, right! I recently wrote a hub about long hair styles, specifically, long hair styles on women over 40. It is my opinion, that we should not concern ourselves with...
47Cool and Easy Photoshop Effects
In this day and age of ever improving technology, editing your photos can be just as easy and fun as taking them in the first place. Even the "photographically challenged" can end up with some great results by using Adobe Photoshop Elements, an...
6DIY Plumbing: No Hot Water!
Oh no, you've got no hot water! But wait, don't call the plumber quite yet. Take a moment to troubleshoot because there are several minor issues that are easy to fix. Water heaters are some of the most long-lasting and reliable appliances made,...
7DIY Plumbing: How To Fix A Leaking Faucet
Do you have a leaking faucet but don't have the time or money to hire a plumber to fix it? No problem, most of the time a leaky faucet is a quick and easy fix. First, you will want to shut off the water to the faucet in question by using the water...
33DIY Plumbing: Frozen Water Pipes and Main Shut Off Valves
First and foremost, it is always wise to be prepared for a plumbing emergency such as a pipe bursting in your home. Water damage can be extremely costly, not to mention inconvenient. Should you suddenly find yourself in a rapidly flooding home,...
14Why You Must Have Droid or iPhone 'Find My Phone' Apps.
Both Droid and iPhone have 'find my phone' apps that are absolutely essential, exceedingly useful, and some are free. The only trick is that you must have downloaded these apps before you lose your phone! My husband and I just learned this lesson...
36Bank of Evil (Formerly Lehman Brothers)
Warning, what you are about to read is not a politically correct story. This is a true story about how hard working, small business owners can be completely ruined by the mistakes of a greedy, money spending, imprudent big business owner (and his...
16Water Dog to Tiger Salamander
Frogs and snakes And salamander's tails, That's what little boys are made of. Isn't that the way it goes? Well, it does around my house. My kids love nature and now that it is summer, they have discovered a whole new world of fun, found in...
34Camping Outside Yellowstone: Gallatin National Forest
You are enjoying (or perhaps still planning) a fantastic trip to Yellowstone National Park. Congratulations, Yellowstone is just astounding! Old Faithful is so impressive, and the falls at the "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" are indescribably...
156Women Over 40 Should Not Wear Long Hairstyles
Every proper woman knows the rule: "no long hair styles after 4o." These days, however, propriety seems to be taking a back seat to vanity, particularly in the Hollywood set. Just take a look at Jennifer Lopez or Jennifer Aniston who are both 42,...
20Chicken Satay and More Easy Dinner Recipes
Easy Recipe for Chicken Satay Satay recipes originated in Indonesia and generally describe marinated, skewered and grilled meat served with a peanut or other spicy dipping sauce. Here are two great recipes for the grill: Chicken or Pork Satay and...
11A Quick Guide to Wine Bottle Sizes and Names
You've seen them, those extra-large, giant or even enormous bottles of wine or champagne. But do you know the names for these different wine bottle sizes and more importantly, what size might you get for your own party or event? When choosing a...
69Camping in Bear Country with Kids
My kids love to camp! My husband and I do too, for that matter. Finally, a chance to spend time together, unwind, and unplug from the TV, video games and even mobile phones. Camping is great for the whole family. We get to reconnect with one...
24Yellow Butterfly Wings: Mary's Story
Mary: A yellow and black butterfly One day, in the late spring, a little boy named Avery found a big, beautiful, yellow and black butterfly. The butterfly could not fly; she had a wing that was too short on one side. The butterfly looked sadly up at...
10Chris Van Dusen's "Mr. Magee" Books for Children
Dawn is just breaking for McGee and Dee Chris Van Dusen has written two of my family's all time favorite children's books: Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee . Although relatively new, these books are the stuff of...
28Green Swallowtail Caterpillars to Black and Yellow Butterflies
One day last June, my little boy found a beautiful yellow butterfly with black stripes and blue spots on the hind wings; it was just laying in the grass. Something was wrong with its wings, they were crumpled and wrinkly; the butterfly could not...
18My Wildlife in Montana: True Bear Stories
Black Bears in Montana I have lived in bear country for over eleven years now and I have some favorite, true stories about bears. Bears can be quite funny when they aren't scaring the pants off everyone, so without further ado, here's the first...
39Grizzly Bear Attack! Tips for Hiking Safely in Bear Country
Two Hikers were attacked by a mother Grizzly Bear while hiking the Deer Creek Trail, May 13th, 2011 at approximately 3:30 pm. A man and woman were enjoying the popular hiking trail in the Gallatin Canyon, when an elk ran across their path. Chasing...
20Disney Vacation with an Autistic Child
My youngest child is a beautiful, kind, loving, intelligent boy who is also autistic. My older son has had to make many sacrifices and adjustments because of his brother's "condition." One thing I will not make my older son give up is the dream of...
8Red-Tailed Hawk Rescue
Red-tailed Hawk in Montana It is May 9th, and the signs of spring are undeniable here in Montana. One true sign of spring is the return of the migratory birds, especially the birds of prey. With spring in the air, the birds are distracted, excited...
4The Recipe: How to Make Easy Chicken Curry
Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken breasts or pieces vegetable oil (enough to coat pan) 2 chopped onions, medium sized yellow 4 minced garlic cloves 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. turmeric 2-3 tbsp. curry powder...
42What are Truffles? (Not the Chocolate Kind)
What is a truffle? No doubt you have seen truffles on restaurant menus or you have truffle recipes which call for shaved truffles, truffle salt or truffle oil. Maybe you have even cooked with truffles but are still not entirely sure of the origins...
17The Recipe: How to Make the Best Braised Beef Short Ribs
Many people have asked how we at The Timbers Restaurant make our signature Braised Beef Short Ribs. So, I have asked our chef if he would be willing to share his coveted beef recipe and he gladly obliged. You will not find this recipe under a...
16The Top 5 Best Hairstyles for Little Boys
As the Mom of 2 good-looking (if I do say so myself) and savvy boys, it is my duty to stay on top of boy's hair styles and trends and know which are the best hair cuts for my guys. They want to look good, of course, which means having hair that is...
5The Recipe: How to Make the Best Apple Fritters
2 Cups of Flour 1 TBSP Sugar 1 TBSP Baking powder 1 tsp Salt 2 Eggs 2/3 Cups Milk 2 TBSP Vegetable Oil 3 medium sized Apples (any kind you choose) Vegetable Oil for frying mixture of Cinnamon and Sugar In a large bowl, combine...
20Do-It-Yourself Flower Garden for Caterpillars and Butterflies
I have decided to make it my mission this summer to provide a little oasis for the migrating Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars in my own backyard. You may have noticed that you just don't see as many of these beautiful butterflies as you...
33What is Absinthe and How to Mix, Serve and Drink Absinthe
Absinthe is a vivid green, highly alcoholic, licorice flavored spirit made primarily with the three herbs: Wormwood, Anise and Fennel. Absinthe has a certain mysterious allure; it has been taboo in America and most of Europe for the better part of...
17A True Story About a "Good Wolf" Named Limpy
This photo was taken by my friend C.W. last summer 2010 Limpy was a "good wolf." That was what Yellowstone wolf watchers said about this three- legged wolf after he was shot to death on March 28, 2008. Born in 2000, Limpy was so named because of...
13Granny's Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This recipe is so easy and it makes moist, delicious, perfect pumpkin bread every time. It is Sunday "family day" again and there is nothing we like doing together more than making goodies, especially baking. What other activity can all my family's...
134Reintroduction of the Gray Wolf: Pros and Cons
For eons, the native species of North America evolved into an entirely self sustaining balance of predator, prey and supporting habitat. This ecosystem thrived for countless ages without any "intervention" on the part of humans. In 1872, the first...
19Xylitol: Sugarfree Gum Can Kill Your Dog!
The information that Xylitol, a sugar free sweetener, is deadly to dogs is not new. However, the number of dog deaths related to ingesting Xylitol is still increasing alarmingly. A dog which eats even a small amount of Xylitol can die within hours...
14Should I Let My Indoor Cat Outdoors?
I am a cat person (well, actually I love ALL animals, including cats) and have been all my life. As a little girl, I had four cats: all of whom were let outdoors whenever they pleased. We lived on a large wooded property in Ohio and these cats loved...
8Painted Lady Caterpillars to Butterflies: The Butterfly Lifecycle
The Painted Lady or Vanessa Cardui (Cardui comes from the Latin word "kardos" which means "Thistle") is named after the caterpillars favorite host plant. They are also commonly known as the Thistle Butterfly or The Cosmopolitan (due to their...
8How to Keep Cats from Eating Your Plants
I've got this favorite bamboo plant that my fat cat, Boomba, just would not leave alone. He loved to eat it! I suppose that the leaves are similar in texture to grass, and cats do like to eat grass. Of course I love my kitty-cat but I also want to...
7The Karelian Bear Dog: an Unlikely Friend to Bears
Have you ever heard of the Karelian Bear Dog or KBD? If you have not, it is not too surprising as this breed has only been in The U.S. since the mid 1980's. This breed is originally from, you guessed it, Karelia; an area in Northern Europe which is...
4Mourning Cloak Caterpillars to Butterflies: The Butterfly Lifecycle
My kids and I love to search for butterflies, or more specifically the eggs and caterpillars, so that we can "raise" them and watch the amazing transformations. True you can just buy a kit, but we find something very satisfying about finding them...
