[Home & Family]
Get organized now
Friday, December 30, 2005
One good New Year’s resolution: Clean up the clutter.
OK, it’s the New Year. Some of us make similar resolutions each time we put up a new calendar. Lose weight. Exercise more. Live more healthfully. Clean out the clutter. The last one is most tangible, because, as comedian George Carlin says, we are surrounded by our stuff. Where to put it and how to ...
[Products & Services]
Portable Standby Generators
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Learn more about selecting and safely using a backup generator.
An occasional bad ice or snowstorm can knock out power for a few hours or - more rarely - for a day or more. It can pay to be prepared with a portable backup generator, but it also is essential that you know how to purchase - and safely use - your generator.Types of generators There are two types of...
[Home & Family]
Warm up with slower cooker meals
Friday, December 30, 2005
Warm up winter with slow cooker meals … and chuckle over entries to the Ode to Slow Cooking contest.
The disco ball from the 1970s might not return any time soon, but an appliance from that era—the slow cooker or crock pot—is a staple appliance in many Iowa kitchens. That’s especially true during winter, when there’s something downright comforting about having dinner simmering away while you’re at ...
[Agriculture]
Produce calculator
Friday, December 30, 2005
Find out more about your county’s—and our state’s—potential for locally grown foods.
Whether dipped in chocolate, placed atop a shortcake or eaten plain, strawberries are a luscious seasonal treat enjoyed by many Iowans. Surprisingly, though, only 9 percent of the strawberries consumed by Iowans are produced by Iowa farmers. There are 37 different kinds of fruits and veggies that ca...
[Safety]
Snowmobile Safety
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Let it snow! And after the snow falls, head for the trails on a snowmobile for some great - and safe - winter fun.
Riding on a snowmobile can be an exciting way to enjoy winter snow, but according to the University of Vermont, thousands of snowmobiling accidents occur each year in the United States, resulting in hundreds of injuries and deaths. Many of the accidents are caused by natural obstacles, speed and alc...
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