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Another Way to Go Green: Houseplants for Air Purification

We know that plants are good for many things, from providing food in the form of fruits, vegetables, and grains, to offering medicinal qualities, such as those found in the Aloe Vera plant. Plants also make great accessories, giving spaces throughout the home more life. However, plants deserve a lot more credit. They have some tremendous properties that can help make your home and your family healthier. We are aware that plants can absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen, but I for one hadn’t given this important issue as much thought as I should have. Then, I learned … Continue reading →

Water Storage Containers

Water can be a difficult item to include in your food storage. It is heavy and will take up a lot of room to store. However it is an important item in your food storage and should not be overlooked. You should have a two-week supply of water on hand at all times. The recommended amount of water is a gallon per person per day. If you have pets you will want to include additional water for them as well. If you have included a large amount of dehydrated or freeze-dried food in your food storage you will need to … Continue reading →

Water Purification

In addition to storing a two-week supply of water, it is important to have water purification methods on hand. This is especially useful if you have to evacuate for some reason and do not have the room to take your stored water with you. For this reason you will want to make sure that your water purification methods are easily portable. You should always have at least two methods on hand. I know people that use dual methods to purify their water. The easiest way to purify water is to boil it. Experts agree that bringing water to a boil … Continue reading →

What is a Bug Out Bag?

Do you have a bug out bag? Do you even know what that is? Bug out bags are gaining in popularity these days. Find out if it makes sense for you to have one. A bug out bag is a portable bag that contains all of the items that you would need to survive for 72 hours in the event that you need to evacuate from a disaster, such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when so many were stranded without food, water or medical care. “Bugging Out” is the practice of taking your bug out bag and going to … Continue reading →

How Small Businesses Are Helping Relief Efforts In Japan

The ongoing tragedy in Japan has given the rest of the world many things to think about. From preparedness for natural disasters to planning and preparing for emergencies involving nuclear power plants, the list of questions that have come up over the past few weeks continues to grow. One question that many of us are probably asking as we learn about the devastation in Japan is “How can I help?” Large-scale tragedies like last year’s earthquake in Haiti and the current events unfolding in Japan often inspire massive relief efforts from governments and large corporations all over the world. While … Continue reading →

Are You Ready for an Earthquake?

Disasters are something that we would definitely prefer not to think about. However, being prepared for a disaster is very important, whether that disaster is an earthquake, flood, landslide or fire. You should be ready to survive for 72 hours by yourself after a major disaster. If you and your neighbours are forced to leave your home and be self-sufficient for several days, are you prepared? To be truly prepared, you should have emergency supplies wherever you might be during the day. The home, office, car, and child care center or school all need to be ready to accommodate you … Continue reading →

Basic Emergency Supply Kit

Emergencies can vary from being inconvenient to being life threatening. While I hope that you will never find yourself in an emergency, having an emergency is always a possibility. The U.S. Government recommends that you become prepared by creating and having on hand a basic emergency kit. This kit will provide you with the essential needs that may become scarce in an emergency situation: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. What should you include in your kit? Let’s go through the list. The most important item on the list is water. Without fresh water, it is nearly impossible to … Continue reading →

Household Germs: Try this Hand-washing Test

You would probably be amazed to find out how many germs remain on our hands even after washing them. It’s not something we like to think about but the truth is many people rinse rather than wash, or only wash quickly and inefficiently. We also know that there are people who don’t wash up regularly, as we’ve seen them leave public restrooms without coming close to the sink. Running water helps to remove germs, so it’s good to keep your hands under running water for several seconds, rubbing them together. Even if soap is not available, the motion along with … Continue reading →

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

*“Use it up; wear it out; make it do, or do without!” ~L. Reid The above quote (*from WiseOldSayings.com) is filled with wisdom. This is the way people lived for many years. While technology can be fabulous and innovation does much to make our lives easier, we’ve become a very consumption oriented, “disposable” society. How many of us throw things away instead of re-using, recycling, or repairing them? As we begin to shift away from convenience and “disposability,” at least slightly, we’re learning more ways to make do, make things last longer, or find new ways to use things instead … Continue reading →

Happy Girl’s Day

Happy Girl’s Day! Today just so happens to be one of my favorite days of the year—Girl’s Day or in Japanese, Hina Matsuri. The Girl’s Day Festival has been celebrated in Japan for the past 900 years (and in my own home for nearly 35). The traditional event is held on the third day of the third month when the cherry and peach trees are in bloom. The delicate blossoms signify the feminine traits – of gentility, composure and tranquility. In Japan, families spend the day participating in activities to ensure their daughter’s happiness. Houses are decorated with collections of … Continue reading →