When military members bade farewell to their spouses and children, perhaps that could be the last time they’ll get to see each other again. The nature of their duty call puts them at risk of anything and in most cases, it leaves the family with a lot of uncertainties, having to worry about their loved ones. Other than the fear of the unknown, military families suffer many challenges, particularly those who’ve just shifted to a new location. Transitioning to new surroundings and having to blend in with other neighbours often seem like a difficult affair. Overwhelming responsibilities and financial concerns…
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There are more than 40 million gardeners across the United States, and more than half of them report that they compost their organic waste on a regular basis. The statistics are encouraging: the more we compost our food scraps and leaves, the less we contribute to landfills. Americans are more willing than ever to recycle: we want to do whatever we can to help, but many of us are unfamiliar with the benefits of composting. How can I start composting at home? What equipment will I need? What is composting, exactly? Composting is a way that you can turn your…
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If you’d like to be environmentally conscious and recycle, but are not sure what can be recycled, the answer is simple: nearly everything can be recycled or reused. Of course paper, plastics and glass can be recycled – everyone knows that. But food can be composted, and used clothing and household items can be donated to charities that will use them to help those in need. In fact many charities will even set up a used clothing pick up, depending on the number of items you have. Should you donate clothes to charity? It’s easy to bring your used clothes…
