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The Pain and Pleasure Principle
I don’t care much for pain. In fact, I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain can be a good thing.The human nervous system triggers a sensation of pain to stop us from doing something that might cause a…
Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It’s cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade household cleaners I share with you from time to time do not contain chemicals. That means you can…
The Cheapest Way to Freshen a House After Winter
By the time winter finally loosens its grip, our houses tend to feel a little tired. The air is stale, the light feels dimmer than it should be, and no candle — no matter how pine-scented — can convince you it’s actually…
Stories of First Responders Still Battling Illness Years After 9/11
The events of September 11, 2001, changed the course of American history and left an enduring mark on thousands of lives. While the immediate devastation captured global attention, the long-term consequences for those who…
For the Love of a Good Iron
While it’s true that life is uncertain, there’s at least one thing of which I am very sure: I will never be held hostage for refusing to iron.Unlike Billie Jo Tyrrell, whose son Robert held her at gunpoint for six hours…
How to Maintain Your Family’s Traditions While Welcoming a New Child
Bringing a new child home is a massive moment. It doesn’t matter if they arrive via the maternity ward, adoption, or through blending two families together; the whole atmosphere of the house shifts overnight. In the middle of…
Don’t Be Scared; Be Prepared
by Mary Hunt at CDN - If there is one thing most people take for granted, it is food. U.S. supermarkets are always well stocked, and we don’t think much about how all that food gets there. When pushed to consider it, I…
Careful! The Kids Are Watching
If you speak English in your home, your kids are not likely to come out speaking Italian. Kids learn through observation and imitation. And they don’t miss a thing. Children are shaped from the very beginning of life by the…
Buh-Bye | CDN
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My Simple Friday Reset That Makes the Weekend Even Better
Most household stress doesn’t come from dramatic, headline-worthy disasters. It sneaks in quietly. It’s the mail spreading like ivy across the kitchen counter. The leftovers shoved to the back of the refrigerator to “deal…
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