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Fertilizer company fined by feds in '12

Jackie Vega — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:14:32 GMT

Federal regulators fined the company that operates the Texas fertilizer plant that exploded overnight $10,000 last summer for safety violations.

Twinkle’s Kitchen | Simply sweet tea

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:30:39 GMT

With summer on the horizon, I want to toast to vacations, patios and cookouts. I want to herald in the season of fireflies and sing praises to the breeze as I relax on the back porch. And with that toast, I lift my glass of sweet iced tea.

10 tips for a safe home on vacation

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:44:59 GMT

It’s hard to relax on vacation when all you can think about is whether or not your home is safe while you’re away. It’s very easy, however, to free your mind of those worries with a simple checklist to secure your home before you head out on your adventures.

10 watering tips for a healthier garden

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:27:13 GMT

Maintaining the amount of water you give your garden is not always as easy as turning on a hose. Irregular watering can leave your garden struggling, and impact your community and environment. Try these 10 best practices for easy garden watering this summer.

Twinkle’s Garden | Say no to slugs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:40 GMT

Planting any type of garden takes a lot of elbow grease and a lot of your precious time. The last thing you want is slimy slugs and snails chowing down on your plants. Try these easy, all-natural ways to free yourself from these freeloaders.

DIY All-Natural Easter Egg Dye

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:04:58 GMT

If you are anything like me, dyeing eggs for the family Easter egg hunt is always a big event. This year go green and chemical-free with these easy DIY all-natural dyes.

UPcycle | Build a simple compost bin

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:46:50 GMT

When you start a compost, your old food scraps and leaves become a culinary delight to millions of worms, insects and bacteria, part of the cycle that keeps soil healthy and filled with nutrients. Try these easy step for creating your own compost.