A Dad’s Journey to Success Continues Through Generations

Journey of Dad

Years ago, Robert D. Mitcham, Sr. and his wife were canning 10 products, including strawberry jams, and those made from the crop of cucumbers they were fortunate enough to grow. At the time, they did what they could with what they had and setup their own workspace in their backyard! [Read more...]

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5 Easy Ways To Save Money on Energy Bills

How to Save Money on Energy Bills

We all love to save money, especially when it comes to utility bills. What many of us don’t realize is that there may be appliances in our homes needlessly sucking up huge amounts of electricity, costing us big time on our energy bills. If you have a cable TV set-top box, washer and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer, you’ll want to try these easy ways to save money on your energy bills. [Read more...]

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How to Get Your Kids Interested In Gardening

Get Your Kids Interested in Gardening

Kids, dirt, and creating naturally go together. All you need to do is let these 3 work together. Gardening can be an exciting activity! The most important thing to remember is to keep it simple and FUN! Whether it’s a small garden or a flower pot, flowers or vegetables, let it be theirs. Let your child make the majority of the decisions about how to design their garden and what to plant. This makes it their own, and they’ll be more likely to stay interested. If they want something that is impossible, instead of just saying ‘NO’, tell them WHY their idea won’t work and lead them to a new idea that will work. [Read more...]

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Give Your Home a Health Make-over

Hand Washing

Which do you think are the dirtiest, most germ-laden areas in your home?

Most people would probably say the bathroom or the kitchen.

Interestingly enough, studies reveal that items like the television remote, cell phone and computer keyboard are actually the culprits![1]

How many of you lifted your fingertips off the keyboard just now? [Read more...]

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Avoiding Chemicals for a Healthier Lifestyle: What is BPA?

What is BPA

What is BPA?

BPA (bisphenol-a) is a synthetic chemical known to mimic the hormone estrogen that is often used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins[1]. [Read more...]

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