Today's Home Spun Wisdom Archive


Bartering Services Crop Up Amid Tight Access to Cash

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 9, 2009-(MCT)-Christopher Fuentes, a self-described "computer geek" from Massapequa Park, N.Y., first got the idea to barter his computer know-how when the stock market crashed in the fall and newly unemployed friends were asking him for lessons.
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A Lesson to Take to the Piggy Bank

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 8, 2009-It's dinner time at the Harris house and turkey tacos are on the menu. Avery, 6, standing in a chair, is browning the meat on the stove
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How to Grow an Herb Garden

Monday, July 6th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 7, 2009-(MCT)-Chefs know it. The Food Network preaches it. Amateur cooks admit it: Freshly picked herbs are more delicious
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Top Tips for Most Popular Outdoor Cooking Holiday of the Year

Saturday, July 4th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 4, 2009-Consumers will fire it up for the Fourth of July: the most popular outdoor cooking holiday of the year. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), more than two-thirds of Americans (69 percent) will turn to their grill, smoker or fryer for a delicious, convenient, no-mess meal this Independence Day.
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Getaways -The Lone Star State is Crushing Grapes in Emergent Wine Country

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-(MCT)-At Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery, in this state's lovely and looping Hill Country, there's a recommendation
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Summer Recreation Safety Tips

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 2, 2009-Summer is a time for recreation, but it is also a time that brings new hazards. PECO encourages you to take your time
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How to Celebrate with Style on July 4th

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 1, 2009-(MCT)-Fourth of July entertaining doesn't have to mean carting out the box of American flag decor and cutesy gadgets
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The Wine’s Still Flowing, but from Cheaper Bottles

Monday, June 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 30, 2009-(MCT)-The recession hasn't stopped people from popping the cork off a bottle of shiraz or chardonnay. But many budget-conscious
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Retire, and Be Happy – The 7 Keys to a Successful Retirement

Sunday, June 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 29, 2009-(MCT)-Dead is the new retirement. OK, that doesn't sound appealing, but working till you drop
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Pocket Savings, Not Plastic, of Loyalty Cards

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 27, 2009-(MCT)-Ever feel loyalty-card overload? It's not only groceries and drugstores that ask you to tote a loyalty card for sale prices and goodies. The free bar-coded cards are offered by retailers selling electronics, books, office supplies, sporting goods and pet-care products.
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