By John Meyer From The Denver Post Denver—Reclining on a bench in a wooden hut mere inches above thousands of humming honeybees in four active hives might sound like a frightening experience to some. It seems to have the opposite effect on guests who spend time in the “bee huts” at the Capella Ranch in…
How to Plan the Perfect Patio
By Tim Carter From Tribune Content Agency Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at our last home. One day last fall, his mother and…
The Backyard Medicine Cabinet: Growing Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden
“I think everyone should have a medicinal garden in their backyard,” says herbalist Nicole Apelian, who also sells a seed kit in her online store. Here, she recommends her favorite, beginner-friendly herbs to grow. Whether you start with one or plan a full garden, be sure to “study your plants,” she says, “so you know…
4 DIY Herbal Remedies for Beginners From Herbalist and Survival Expert Nicole Apelian
Feeling under the weather? Herbalist Nicole Apelian has just the thing. Here, she shares some of her top DIY remedies for common ailments. Be sure to source your herbs from a trusted source—Apelian recommends Mountain Rose Herbs’s organic and wild-harvested herbs—or better yet, grow your own. For Colds, Flu, or Respiratory Illness: Elderberry Tincture My top…
The Healing Power of Herbs: How an Herbalist and Survival Expert Conquered Her Debilitating Diagnosis
On the north side of Vancouver Island, alone in the biting cold of a coastal Canadian winter, Nicole Apelian found herself in a predicament. While gutting a salmon she’d caught to eat, she’d cut deep into the forefinger of her left hand. The wound was to the bone and had all the potential, if not…
How to Make Lifelong Memories Without Depleting Your Savings
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Being on holiday doesn’t have to be about geography. It is as much about adventure, exploration, or even relaxation as it is about flight schedules, hotel rooms, or miles traveled. So if a far-flung destination is not in the cards just now, consider putting your creative juices to work…
The World’s Most Expensive, Cheapest Passports
By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse Australia is the most expensive country in the world when it comes to passport fees in 2023. Expat insurance provider William Russell recently analyzed the costs of identification and travel documents across the globe to reveal which countries’ documents are the most expensive and cheapest to secure. At a total…
Pork Scallopini With Mustard Sauce and Sauteed Kale Features Layers of Flavor
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service This sweet and tangy mustard sauce goes perfectly with these pork scallopini slices. The scallopini is made by pounding slices of pork tenderloin to about 1/2 inch thick. I find that without any fat, the tenderloin or bone can be very dry. This easy sauce takes care of…
Taking the Kids: Camping
Tent, RV or cabin? Many people I know, who once were devoted backpackers, eventually saw the wisdom of camping with a trailer or a recreational vehicle (RV), especially when young kids were part of the equation. I know because I was one of them. “If we are just camping in Colorado, we love tent camping….
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum floor be refinished with paint, and can I do it myself?—Nora H. Dear Nora: Yes, a linoleum floor can be painted with a solid color or a unique pattern. People often rip out linoleum because it is scuffed…
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