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Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pets

By Carlos on February 26, 2019 Pets

As you venture down the path of new pet ownership, you will come upon a slew of decisions that will affect the rest of his or her life. What should you feed him/her? Should your Chihuahua have his/her own bed? Should you spay or neuter your Siamese? Reasons to surgically alter your pet so he or she can no longer reproduce are several. They can be narrowed down to five of the most important motivators that benefit you, your dog or cat, and your community. Health Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Both males and female dogs and cats enjoy health…

Best Clam Chowder Recipes

By Carlos on February 25, 2019 Food and Dining

There really isn’t anything quite like a warming bowl of clam chowder on a cold winter morning. The two most prolific styles of clam chowder were developed in New York and New England. There will probably always be a debate on which type of clam chowder is better. Whether you like red or white, here are two hearty chowder recipes sure to satisfy. New England Style Clam Chowder Known throughout New England as “chowda”, the basis of this type of clam chowder is a dense, thick stew made with plenty of potatoes, cream, onions, flour, and pork fat. As you…

DIY Biscuits Your Dog Will Love

By Carlos on February 23, 2019 Pets

It’s National Dog Biscuit Day, instead of buying store bought treats, spoil your pooch with homemade biscuits made with love. Try the three recipes below are for delicious dog treats that are way better than any store bought biscuit. Cranberry Cheese Cookies Ingredients • 14-18 oz. of brown rice flour • 6 oz. of fresh cranberries • 2 large eggs • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 2-4 tablespoons of water • 4 ounces of grated Asiago or another hard cheese Instructions 1) Place 14 ounces of the flour into a food processor along with the cranberries, eggs, olive oil,…

Tasty Ways to Use Tortilla Chips

By Carlos on February 22, 2019 Food and Dining

Tortilla chips are good for more than just scooping up a pile of salsa, and they can still be a useful part of a recipe even if they are stale. Check out these delicious hacks to use up any tortilla chips you have. Breakfast Chilaquiles Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican breakfast dish that often calls for frying stale corn tortillas until crunchy. However, if you have tortilla chips on hand, they taste and look exactly the same and require just half the amount of work. The end result is basically a tasty bed of salsa-flavored chips loaded with cheese, eggs,…

Magnífico Margarita Recipes

By Carlos on February 22, 2019 Food & Drink

National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22nd. This tequila-infused drink is popular with Americans all year-round: Did you know that Americans drink more that 1850,000 margaritas an hour? With statistics like that, it’s easy to see why the U.S. is the world’s largest tequila market. If you’re thinking about creating your own margarita here are 10 magnífico margarita recipes to get you started. Classic ‘Rita Recipe Ingredients • Ice and more ice • 1 oz. fresh lime juice • 1oz. simple sugar syrup • 1oz. orange liqueur • 1oz. tequila • Lime juice for the glasses • Fresh limes…

Family-Friendly Grain Free Recipes

By Carlos on February 21, 2019 Food & Drink

The Grain-Free Diet is becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that it can be very helpful for those with an autoimmune disorder or a compromised immune system. It goes by several names — some people call it the Primal Diet or Paleo Diet, while other people easily equate Grain-Free to Gluten-Free. Whatever you wish to call it doesn’t matter. The most important thing to remember is that eating grain-free doesn’t mean you’ll have to eat the same dishes over and over again. There are lots of stews, curries, potato- and rice-based dishes you can choose from and most of…

Tips for Managing Your Oil Heating Bill

By Carlos on February 20, 2019 Home

Looking ways to save money when it comes to heating your home? People tend to overspend and need to find ways to conserve in order to balance their checkbooks. If you find you’re paying too much to stay warm, here are some things you can try that will help curb your oil heating bill this winter. Check for Air Leaks You pay for every bit of heat that comes out of your oil furnace, so you don’t want any of it going to waste. However, heat sometimes leaks out through drafty windows and doors. These spots are easy to find…

Get Luscious Lashes with These Tips & Tricks

By Carlos on February 19, 2019 Pennysaver News

Do you look in the mirror and feel that your eyelashes aren’t quite as long as you would like them? Does it seem like other people have the luscious lashes that you desire and that nothing you try gives you the same results? Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks that you can use to get the beautiful lashes that you want. Use Makeup Use makeup to your advantage to create an optical illusion of longer lashes. Gently create a line with eyeliner along the corner of your eye. You can apply a thin coat of powder that will…

Best Golabki Recipe for National Cabbage Day

By Carlos on February 17, 2019 Pennysaver News

National Cabbage day is a day to celebrate a delicious vegetable that crosses cultural and culinary lines. Many people think of cabbage as being a distinctly Irish vegetable, but the Irish actually got it from Asia around 600 BCE. It’s one of the easiest vegetables to grow, growing wild and very cool climates and resulting in large harvests. It also store extremely well during the winter. Types of Cabbage Many people would be surprised to realize that there are several different types of vegetables in the Cabbage family. We’re talking about broccoli Kohlrabi, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. All of these…

Creative Ways to Use Leftover Valentine’s Day Candy

By Carlos on February 15, 2019 Frugal Friday

If you still have leftover Valentine’s Day candy, you may be looking for ways to use up it up. Here are some lovely ways to use up your candy and have the hearts of everyone that you share them with. 1) Substitute for Chocolate Chips Leftover Valentine’s Day chocolate can be used as a substitute for chocolate chips. Put them in cookies, pancakes, cakes, or any other recipes that have chocolate chips as one of the ingredients. 2) Conversation Hearts Ideas If you are getting married or are planning a wedding for someone else, conversation heart candies can be used…

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