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Travel
Four survival tips for your family vacation
You know the old saying that the journey is just as important as reaching your destination? It can also be applied to your family vacation. Some even believe that the journey is half the fun of getting there. While you may alre...
Pets
How to get farm fresh eggs straight from your backyard
Fresh, healthy eggs. Natural fertilizer and pest control. A chance to teach your kids the value of growing their own food. These are just some of the reasons backyard chickens have moved from a novelty to a mainstream trend. Wh...
Lawn-Garden
Add tasty edible plants to your landscape
Window boxes overflowing with blooms, decorative pots lining the driveway with striking colors, and even a flowering vine climbing up the mailbox – the growing season have arrived, and it is time to decorate the landscape...
How To
Four common photography mistakes to avoid
If your photos seem too bright, cluttered or ordinary, you can take simple steps to avoid these and other common photography mistakes. “Photographers know it takes a good eye, practice and patience to make the most out of...
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Despite setbacks, swimmer takes head-first approach to reaching Paralympic gold
By 10 a.m., Anna Johannes has crossed more off of her daily to-do list than most strive to accomplish in a week. As a swimmer with her eyes set on the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, every moment of her day counts as she balan...