Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips from America’s Test Kitchen Quick breads should be moist but not soggy, so we often need to get rid of extra liquid in the batter. In some recipes, like zucchini bread, we squeeze all the excess water out of the shredded zucchini to avoid a soggy loaf. We can’t squeeze

Go local. Whether you grow some of your food in a backyard or community garden, purchase it from the neighborhood farmers market, or shop seasonally. This will minimize the miles your food travels, which means fewer greenhouse gas emissions in the form of carbon dioxide, which has been linked to climate change. These foods are

by Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition Something as routine as getting food on the table can help to minimize your environmental footprint, so be green in the kitchen! We all want to do our part to protect our precious Mother Earth. But with such overwhelming issues – climate change, pollution, sustainability – it might seem like

Four of my grandparents passed away well before their 65th birthday. My grandparents were from Eastern Europe and had a high fat and cholesterol diet. Superfoods can help you be and stay healthy. Here are 10 superfoods for seniors that will give you the nutrients you need without the excess calories, sugar, fat and preservatives

Household Disposal If you can’t find a convenient take-back program, you can throw medicines out with your household trash. Safe home disposal protects the environment. It also protects the community, keeping substances out of the hands of those who may abuse them. How to dispose of unused medications at home: Use a drug disposal pouch.

Dangers of Improper Disposal Although flushing medications down a toilet or pouring them down a drain seems logical, it may have negative repercussions. According to Waste Today Magazine, septic systems and wastewater facilities are not designed to remove medicinal chemicals from water. These chemicals may not break down in the environment, explains the U.S. National Library of

Bathroom cabinets often gather a host of medicines. Unlike antibiotics, which we take until they’re gone, many medications are acquired as needed: pain pills, sleep and anxiety medicines, cold medicines, etc. The leftovers that accumulate seem innocent enough. However, both their presence and improper disposal pose grave dangers, so it’s important to know how to

Here is a list of personal items that should be in your binder: Fine or estate jewelry with any appraisals – make sure to include any written wishes on who receives certain pieces Collections (stamps, coins, art, wine, pottery, etc.)- include the location, tag who will be recipient(s) or if you want all or some

Is it not in your budget to create a customized closet for all your clothes? Then here are some tips to do the remodel yourself: Create stackable drawers to put items like your sweaters and baseball hats. Buy some plastic shelf dividers – This slips under the shelf lip and can separate folded sweatshirts, workout

Are there objects in your house that you keep because you feel like it is a way of holding on to memories? It is great to hold onto these memories but it can also create a lot of clutter in your physical space. It is important to remember that you can hold onto the memories

Reconstructing a clothing closet can be a fun project that can make your life easier and more organized. Here are three huge mistakes you don’t want to make when taking on this project. Make sure to take accurate measurements of the closet. This includes any door openings and placements of any plugs. This will ensure

Make sure to start early on your planning. Get a floor plan of where you are going so you know what will truly fit. Bringing extra items at the other end means you have to deal with it then. Bummer. Start going through everything and par down. DOWN SIZING TO RIGHT SIZING. If you are

Laundry Room: Clean empty washing machine with a cup of white vinegar Clear and clean out the dryer vent Go through cabinets or under laundry room sink and throw out old products Vacuum and mop behind the dryer and washing machine Bedrooms: Go through clothing in the closets and donate and discard old, torn, stained

Outdoors: Check all windows and doors for cracks Trim large tree branches Tighten any loose screws or bolts on decks Dust and scrub porch/deck/patio Wash and store patio furniture Find a clean place in garage to store patio cushions/furniture Prepare garden hose to unscrew from facet when weather gets cold Wash door thresholds Clear all debris

If you don’t have room, then investigate some of the companies who build a custom shelving into your closet. Once you do this, you will realize it was the best investment you ever made. Invest in the micro suede type hangers. They take up less room and your clothes don’t fall off the hanger. Recycle

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