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This article is supposed to be about beating bronchitis with herbs.  But really, if you break down the symptoms you are having, you might find helpful information here.  For example, if you are congested (and bronchitis isn't the only icky germ that makes congestion), you can take Ivy Leaf.  I know that when I get sick (or when the boys do), antibiotics are the last resort for our h...

Have you ever heard of Jon Scieszka?  *(by the way, he will tell you his last name is pronounced in a way that it rhymes with FRESCA)  He has been a children's author for many years.  Most of his books used to be illustrated by Lane Smith.  In the teaching world, those two names went together like Christmas and tree.  Recently Scieszka has started a new series called Truck...

If you are an avid reader, you probably have many favorite books.  If you read many genres, chances are you have favorites in each genre.  I read MANY genres and have favorites in most of them!  One of my favorite genre is Children's literature.  And within that are MANY little parts and pieces.  One of the best parts is the holiday season.  Authors write such lovely ...

Do you have a favorite job to do around the house?  I have no problems with painting my own house (inside, I detest painting outside), but Larry doesn't like painting inside.  Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest ways you can spruce up your own home.  Another way is by cleaning your carpets.  Most grocery stores rent carpet cleaners for a reasonable price and they are ea...

According to the dictionary anxiety is:"1 a : painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill b : fearful concern or interest"  (from Merriam-Webster online)Everyone has experienced anxiety at one point or another in their lives.  Problems can arise when you do not attempt to handle the anxiety in a healthy way.  My favorite thing to do when I...

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows that I am a football fan.  I like watching NFL on Sundays and occasionally going to high school games.  I know there is violence in those games -- hello, the goal of the defensive line is to hit to QB as hard as earthly possible.  I have also sat on the sidelines and heard Larry get hit during a play.  There is nothing as disturbing as...

This recipe sounds right up our alley.  1. if it's cooked in the crock-pot, I'm a happy gal.  2.  Larry and I both like beans.  (which reminds me, I think we need to have chili this week for dinner). I came upon this recipe for Spicy Tex-Mex Beans.  It sounds yummy! The only thing I might change is how much red pepper flakes are in the dish.  I'm a bit of a wuss when ...

In Indiana, a fishing license cost $17 for an adult resident.  For a non-resident, the cost goes up to $35.  You are allowed to take as many bluegills as you want, but can only take 5 black bass from lakes (or 3 from Lake Michigan).  The black basses cannot be shorter than 14 inches.  You can take 6 walleye that are at least 14 inches long.  Fishers can catch up to 10 catf...

OK, you didn't think I was going to forget my boys out there right?  These are three books we just got into the library that I think are perfect for boys.  As a matter of fact, when they are cataloged, I will be taking them home to my favorite boys!Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler     I am going to be honest and say I ordered this book because of Dalton.  Then when I ...