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Shoo Fly! Don’t Bother Me

By Lara DeHaven

Upon my return from New York, one of the first things that I noticed is we had developed a fly problem.  I have read that in hot weather flies can multiply in 2-3 weeks.  The weather has certainly warmed up in Texas. Flies are not only a huge nuisance to animals and people alike; they can spread disease.  Flies are attracted... »

Grapefruit Seed Extract

By Lara DeHaven

Last Saturday my whole family began feeling under the weather.  We had scratchy throats and stuffy noses.  I immediately began giving everyone garlic, vitamin D3, and astragalus. Early Sunday morning I woke up with the worst sore throat I have had since I was a little girl.  It hurt so bad that I decided to get up at this insane hour... »

Don’t Be Scared; Be Prepared

By Lara DeHaven

One of my personal flaws is that I under-react.  When Hurricane Rita was heading our way a couple of years ago, I was not prepared at all.  Luckily, we only got a little taste of a storm.  When Hurricane Ike was rolling toward us like a freight train, I begrudgingly went out to the store and tried to purchase a... »

Making Laundry Detergent

By Lara DeHaven

I have already posted most of my cleaning recipes in an article creatively named, "Cleaning Product Recipes."  As I was preparing to make another batch of laundry detergent, I thought I would photograph the process for those who were still unsure if it was easy enough to do by themselves.  It took us less than thirty minutes to have a... »

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Psalm 128:2

"You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessing and prosperity will be yours."