Good Summary of Possible ADHD Causes and Influences

I found a useful article through the NIH's PubMed search tool that neatly summarizes the potential causes of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. It is absolutely amazing how many factors may contribute to ADHD!

How To "Refill" Permanent Markers

You can "refill" or extend the life of an alcohol-based permanent marker, such as a Sharpie marker, with rubbing alcohol.

Make A Non-Toxic Scouring Powder

If you have mugs with coffee or tea stains or have a stubborn spot on a bowl or a pan, try making your own scouring powder

White Bread Vs. Wheat Bread

The table below shows a comparison between wheat bread and white bread. Note that the whole wheat bread has an advantage for most of the nutrients, and

Furniture Polish as an Eyeglasses Scratch Remover

Clear furniture polish, such as Pledge, is very useful to extend the life of old eye glasses by filling in fine scratches on the lenses. I used the polish almost daily on my last pair of glasses to remove

Baked Rice Casserole

This easy rice casserole recipe is a tasty side dish treat at meal time. It is definitely one of my favorites, but we make it only for special occasions due to all that white rice, butter, and sugar!

A Wooden Swing Set Review

A wooden swing set or play set, like the Swing-N-Slide Asheville model discussed here, can be an excellent addition to any back yard. While wooden backyard toys are time consuming to assemble, the finished result is quite a bit nicer than a metal swing.

Gel Drain Cleaners Get Tough Clogs

We use our kitchen sink more than any other sink in the house, and the drain gradually gets slower and slower and eventually needs to be cleaned out. The place it clogs, however, is not in the trap but down past the trap under the floor.

Inexpensive Space Saving Closet Organizers

Plastic clothes hangers that have the built-in hooks for blouse straps work really well with plastic grocery bags as a space-saving closet organizer. This is a great way to hang up bag-fulls of small toys, rags, extra computer cables, fabric pieces, baby clothes--whatever fits well into a grocery bag.

Cheap Insurance: Helpful Items For Your Car

The list below is a good start for items to keep in your car. You'll be thankful for the flashlights when you have to hike a half-mile uphill in sub-freezing weather on ice covered roads during a moonless night! I certainly was!