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Do you know How to Burn off Calories?
How many calories do you burn sitting at the computer? Ever wonder how you can burn off additional calories during the day?

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Smell Your Way to Good Health
What is aromatherapy? How does it work?

Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!

Nutrition Myths Busted
Should you eat brown eggs or white eggs? Margarine or butter? Can eating celery burn fat?

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.

Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ah, Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

Soothe Minor Burns
With Every Day Cures The cooking/baking season is upon us. Burns in the kitchen happen all the time. Find out what simple, natural cures can help soothe the burn.

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.


Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?

Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.

What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.

Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.

Stay Safe in the Sun!
Learn how to protect your family from harmful UV rays.

Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Seven Natural Ways to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.

How Fall Chores Can Make you Healthier
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.

Cleaning Secrets Revealed
Check out these common household messes and the secrets to cleaning them up, easily.

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!

Low-Cal Snacks for Your New Year's Diet
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2010. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

The Orionids are Coming!
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Natural Remedies for Life's Natural Itches
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.


Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.


Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.


10 Common Sense Ways to Communicate Better
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.

Simply Sourdough
This ancient baking technique remains a favorite modern-day treat.

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

Rust Remedies
No Chemicals Required Rust taking over? Check out some rust remedies that don't require harsh chemicals.

Five Healing Herbs to Grow Indoors
These medicinal plants are easy to grow all year long.

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

Peroxide Cures What?!
Maybe you use it to clean out cuts, but what else can peroxide do?

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.

Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

Recipes

Kettle Corn
Here’s an old-fashioned favorite snack to munch on while watching a movie or curling up in front of the fireplace. Enjoy!

Make-it-yourself Cracker Jacks
Try this homemade version of a long-time favorite snack.



Videos

Prairie Burn
GRIT Editor Hank Will burns the prairie on his Osage County Kansas farm.

Blog


A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

VIDEO: Controlled Underbrush Fire
February 20, 2009 2:31 PM

This is NOT about Vomit
July 13, 2009 11:53 AM

Breathe Clean Air
November 17, 2006 7:02 AM

Summer Survival Tips
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM


Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

Backyard Chickens Demystified!
June 26, 2009 3:22 PM

Solutions to Winter Problems
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

Working Off Holiday Dinners
December 4, 2009 9:52 AM

Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM


Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM


An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM

Two Weeks and Counting
December 9, 2009 9:11 AM

Forget the Milk...Grab the Batteries
February 24, 2010 6:20 PM

Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

My Guide To Surviving Mosquitoes
June 15, 2009 2:51 PM



The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM



Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

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What is the UV Index
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