By Sonia Duggan Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage, and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse …
Hi! My name is Copper but I am as good as gold! I am a 3-year-old, 56 pound, Shepherd/Lab mix girl that would love to come over to your house for pets and treats and then never leave. My caregivers say that my best habit …
One-Pan Lemon Sage Chicken & Cauliflower Serves 2 to 4 One-pan dinners mean an even faster cleanup on a busy weeknight. Here the chicken is cooked with a creamy, lemony sauce that is so good you’ll want to spoon it over the cauliflower, too. 1 …
by Melinda Myers Fill your gardens with beautiful plants that produce an abundance of seeds the birds will love. You’ll enjoy the flowers as well as the birds that visit to dine on the seeds. Best of all, there is no feeder to refill or …
Comforting children with blankets at their time of need By Sonia Duggan Cold rain, freezing temperatures, extreme heat, high winds. Not much will keep volunteers from showing up at the old Nevada gymnasium on Highway 6 every Wednesday throughout the year. The dirt parking lot …
By Sydni Ellis The fresh scent of pine needles mixed with sweet raindrops fills the air. It’s only 57 degrees outside, but somehow the brisk wind and the wet skies make it seem even colder. It’s early March in Portland, Oregon—a perfect time to travel …
Mom’s blog chronicles son’s fight for his life By Sonia Duggan Beckett Burge is a superhero. On some days the 4-year-old will don a cape, but most days his winning smile, along with an arsenal of medication and family support, is his superpower against the …
By Melinda Myers Growing flowers and vegetables in containers will allow you to expand planting space, grow plants right outside your door and elevate them for easier access and maintenance. Unlike growing in the ground, the smaller volume of soil in containers is exposed to …
Chia could possibly be the perfect pet if you are looking for a partner with energy. She is a one-year-old active Lab mix who weighs 45 lbs. She loves to play with other dogs of similar size and energy. Fetch and catch are absolute favorite …
Irish Potato Bread | Makes 8 | Serves 4 1¾ cups smooth mashed potatoes (1 very large cooked potato or 2 medium) ¾ cup self-rising flour ¼ teaspoon powdered mustard ½ teaspoon sea salt Several grinds of black pepper 1 tablespoon snipped chives or 2 …