News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer
What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn.  GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]
04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Decrease your risk of breast cancer by avoiding these foods
As with any disease, breast cancer is a condition full of complexities and nuances. Factors such as genetics and family history are uncontrollable factors that can make one more susceptible to developing breast cancer. Smoking habits and diet are individual decisions that can greatly affect one’s chances of acquiring the disease; and according to MedicalNewsToday.com, […]
04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Tapping trees: How to get your own free syrup
Did you know that there’s a place where you can get maple syrup for free? Just look outside. More than just maple trees, there’s “an entire world of saps and syrups,” notes Brett McLeod of MotherEarthNews.com. A great variety of trees means a great variety of syrups, so grab your drill and bucket and get […]
04/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Healthy and hydrated: How much water should you drink daily?
Most health authorities recommend that we drink eight glasses or 64 ounces of water a day. Others, however, think that we should drink much more. Those who fall in the latter category believe that we need to drink water constantly, even if we’re not thirsty. As with a lot of things, writes Kris Gunnars of […]
04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme
If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]
04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Fort Worth school gets new salad bar to help kids eat healthier lunches
Getting kids to eat their vegetables just became easier. In Fort Worth, Texas at least. On March 22 of this year, the Westpark Elementary School of Fort Worth welcomed the installation of a new salad bar. Representatives from the Forth Worth Independent School District were joined by Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price, and City of […]
04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
One cup wonder: How to reuse old coffee grounds
Your cup of joe can do more than perk you up in the morning. From exfoliating your face to removing dirt from tiles, used coffee grounds are useful in more ways than one. For your skin and body: Easy Exfoliant – Combine used coffee grounds with equal parts all-natural oil (we recommend using either olive oil […]
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