Tag: Lifestyle

Struggling with REM Sleep? Castor Oil and Other Surprising Solutions!

How do we get more REM sleep? Castor oil and other methods. Michael Jackson forgot standard dances and words to songs he’d sung for decades when he went 60 days without REM sleep. He even talked to himself, heard voices, and lost a lot of weight while deprived of REM. What vital processes in our…


A New Home for a Song

Many pursue the dream of becoming a music legend, but this magnificent bayfront estate is a good indication that a young man from Long Island with great piano and singing skills achieved his dream. Set on a very private 26-acre parcel with 2,000 feet of frontage on New York’s Oyster Bay Harbor, the property is…


Give Dad the Gift of Travel This Father’s Day

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Is there a travel-loving dad in your world? Whether you go as a group or give as a gift, these ideas may inspire a new adventure. Go Caving Learn about dry and wet caves, the creatures that live in them, and the characteristics that create these natural settings with…


BLT Burger, Coleslaw Perfect for Father’s Day (Or Anytime)

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service I was thinking about Father’s Day coming up. My husband loves to make a BLT sandwich for lunch. I added bacon, lettuce, and fresh sliced tomatoes to a cooked burger to make a crunchy burger for his day—or it’s great for anytime you’re looking to add variety to…


‘Get Well Soon’ Etiquette

At some point, friends, family, and co-workers may become ill or even need to be hospitalized. Here are some suggestions to help cheer them up and show that they are in your thoughts. We’re All Family When immediate family members aren’t feeling well, it’s important to be there for them in person when possible, or…


Red Curry Pork and Pineapple Lettuce Wraps

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Lettuce wraps are a quick-to-make and satisfying meal for people looking to save calories and carbs by substituting lettuce leaves for bread or tortillas. They’re also versatile, since they can be built around any combination of meats and veggies you might have on hand. This dish gets much of…


Design and Build a Picket Fence

Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle?—Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest…


Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Pimm’s Cup

Kent-born and Edinburgh-educated, James Pimm had a background in theology, but he decided to open an oyster bar in London. In 1823, he created his namesake liqueur as a digestive, a blend of gin, quinine, and spices—a secret recipe, naturally, that remains closely held. He didn’t start producing larger quantities of Pimm’s No. 1 Cup…


Dogs and Humans Don’t Share Cold Viruses

Q: I have such a bad cold that I can’t go to school. Mom is afraid I’ll spread my cold to our puppy, Barkley, so she won’t let him sleep on my bed or cuddle with me on the couch. Can dogs really catch a person’s cold? I don’t want Barkley to get sick, but…


The Cheapskate Gardener

The only difference between gardeners and cheapskate gardeners is the amount of money they spend to achieve the same results. The truth is, like no other hobby, gardening is actually more productive when the cheapest—even free!—supplies are used. Control Weeds Newspaper. It’s cheap, and it works beautifully. Cover the area with 10 layers of newspaper,…