Where Were You When the Earthquake Hit?
BY MARK MATHOSIAN Do you recall where you were the day Winston-Salem and surrounding cities shook from an earthquake? To refresh your memory, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake with its […]
Budget Bzzz: The Cash Envelope Method
Every so often, I add a new trick to my budgeting system. Sometimes this new addition helps, and sometimes it doesn’t. Recently, I tried the cash envelope method, also known […]
Moving On Q&A with Samantha Kichman, Traveler
Samantha Kichman, born in South Korea, has never known a life where she hasn’t been traveling. Between trips to Portugal and Honduras and living in Florence for the fall of […]
The 411 on Flip Flops
Flip flops first appeared in the U.S. after World War II when soldiers brought this novelty footwear home from Japan. Since that humble debut, flip flops have become the warm […]
From Overweight Misfit to Miss Fit Boss: Meet Liz Hronek
Liz Hronek is one of those people who can truly say her experiences have shaped her. She spent over half her life struggling with her weight and tried every conceivable […]
The Healing Powers of St. John’s Wort and Echinacea
Walking in hand with a young child, the question, “What is that name of that flower?” often arises. Sometimes the answer is known, while other times, it could simply be […]
Constructing Dreams: The Purposeful Mudroom
Every household needs a transitional room between the outdoors and indoors to contain the items that essentially clutter the home. In your house, it may be defined as a menagerie […]
Water’s Fall
Droplets of water pound against the windows leaving a reminder of Mother Nature’s impression. Evidence of pools of standing water may be found close to the house or throughout the […]
Plants Become Stressed and Sick, Too!
Not all plants are transparent with their needs. Take the beautiful peace lily, for instance. The emerald leaves will begin to wilt as an indication the soil lacks moisture. By […]
Car Care 4: How to Clean the Upholstery
When the majority of our activity is spent seated in a vehicle, it takes hours to a few days to realize the fresh and clean upholstery requires a touch-up. Accidents […]
