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An award-winning author and internationally recognized expert on edible wild plants, Samuel Thayer reveals what watered the seeds of his lifelong fascination with foraging.
Where did you grow up? Who introduced you to foraging?I grew up in central and southern Wisconsin—mostly in the city, but I spent a lot of time in rural areas. I first remember my older sister teaching me to eat wood sorrel [an edible weed] when I was four years old. It was lemony and sour, and we all thought it was deliciou...
If you’re buried in credit card debt, there’s a reasonable solution that your credit card company may allow you to use, but only if you ask about it.
A hardship plan, also known as a credit card payment plan, can help dig you out of debt and ultimately improve your credit score. A hardship plan can also save you money in interest payments and reduce your monthly credit card bill.
Don’t be scared if you think a hardship plan is the same thing as the debt management plans you see on TV commercial...
Many Americans are burdened by debt and have little or no retirement savings, and people who want to get out of debt and save money for the future often don’t know where to begin. Some financial experts might offer general advice that doesn’t fit every situation. The correct approach depends on several individual factors.
Burdens of Debt and Benefits of SavingHigh-interest debt, particularly from credit cards, can weigh you down. Interest can keep building up month after month, and making only...
We all know it; sitting is the new smoking. Everyday experts are coming out with new reasons for us to get our bodies moving to ensure long term health, but it can still be hard to get to the gym while accommodating your busy schedule. If you’re ready to make exercise a little easier on yourself by starting at home, there are a few items you should have to jumpstart your home gym and tackle those excuses.
Non-Slip Exercise Mat
Slipping and tripping is an easy way to set yourself up for an injur...
If you’re always short of cabinet and counter space, it’s time to declutter your kitchen. But that’s a chore that seems to get relegated to “someday.” According to Country Living Magazine, the job may be easier if you know where to start. If you want to give yourself more kitchen space, begin by getting rid of the following:
Your plastic container collection. Most of us have far too many plastic containers haphazardly stuffed somewhere in our kitchens, including those empty deli and margarine c...
Outdoor Ramblings —By Bill Deaton
It’s amazing how quickly a decade can fly by. The last time I visited Ricketts Glen, unquestionably one of the crown jewels in the Commonwealth’s network of 121 State Parks, was about ten years ago. At one time it was a proposed National Park but the Great Depression and World War II ended those efforts. Nonetheless, it is a National Natural Landmark known for old growth stands of forest and twenty-four named waterfalls within the 13,193 acres of its boundaries...
For many people across the country, carving out time from busy schedules to spend with loved ones can be difficult. However, when opportunities arise to experience bonding activities together, the results can be fond memories and a deeper sense of security.
“Many families, mine included, usually put a lot of energy into planning fun events and special trips to create memories,” said Amanda Mushro, TLC lifestyle expert and fairlife ambassador. “These get-togethers help us cope with challenges an...
