What to look for in a Houseplant
November 23, 2009 by Kathy Zengolewicz
Filed under Home Making, Pets and Animals, family health
Houseplants have many benefits. The not only clean and renew the stale air in our houses, but the exchange the carbon dioxide that we humans exhale and replace it with oxygen, which we need for sustaining life.
Most houseplants were originally from warm climates. They have adapted to needing low levels of light and that makes them suitable to conditions found in an average home. However, indoor plants can have an adverse effect on people and pets. Here are a few of the most popular house plants and what risks they may pose.
The Aloe Vera plant is commonly known as the …read more
Fire Pit Safety for Children
September 14, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Outdoor Home, family health
Having a fire pit at your home or at a campground is a great way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors once the sun sets and it can be a great social activity for the entire family. But because this is such a popular family activity parents must take extra care when their children are around fire pits. And of course once they are old enough to understand, there are several important points you need to make about fire pit safety.
Make sure your children understand basic fire safety.
Before teaching your children about fire pit safety you need to first …read more
