Ina Gilmore
A freelance writer, Ina has her own blogs at TheKnittingYarn.com and CaregivingWithPurpose.com. Her interests include caregiving, crafts, rescued dogs, cooking, health, seniors, and medicine.
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Is Fast Food Causing Increased Childhood Asthma and is the Mediterranean Diet the Answer?The increase in childhood asthma and obesity since 1980 has spurred interest in diet as a potential factor in asthma. This article explores some of the recent medical literature regarding asthma and diet.
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How Can You Save Energy and Your Electric Bill when Fixing Summer Meals?When it's hot outdoors, the last thing you may want to do is turn on your oven. What are some ways to save on your energy bill by cooking without an oven? -
Making a Wedding Card Box for a Green-colored WeddingOn your wedding day, you shouldn't have to worry about whether or not your cards are scattered. Here's how make a fabric-colored wedding box for your green-colored wedding, without busting your budget. -
Tart Old-fashioned Lemon PuddingHow taking a family favorite'"lemon meringue pie'"can be changed to lemon pudding. Lemon pudding is fast and easy to make. An added bonus: it saves heating the oven in summer!
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Making a Wedding Card BoxThis slide show illustrates the steps involved in making a wedding box for cards by covering shoe boxes with fabric. -
What Bible Verses Are for Caregivers?Sometimes it's hard caring for hurting patients and family. Feeling overwhelmed, alone, frustrated? In this article I share inspirational Bible verses and how they helped me care for patients and family.
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Nikki Haley Wins South Carolina GOP Primary Runoff for GovernorNikki Haley wins GOP runoff for South Carolina governor June 22, 2010. She becomes the first woman gubernatorial candidate of a major party in South Carolina. -
How Can You Keep Birds Out of Your Plum Trees?While plums grown in your backyard are delicious, sometimes it seems like a never-ending battle to harvest ripe ones. Here are two suggestions for keeping birds out of your plum trees: one using recycled CDs. -
Fighting Obesity: What Secrets Do the Leanest States Know?The U.S. is struggling with an obesity epidemic. What factors do the leanest states share, and can they help the national fight against obesity? -
How to Make a Neck and Shoulders Display MannequinMannequins manufactured for stores are often out of a crafter's budget. DIY directions often seem complex or time consuming. Here's a tutorial for a simple neck and shoulders display mannequin made in less than an hour. -
1920s Wedding Invitations: How Do You DIY?Making your own unique 1920s wedding invitations can be fun and may be easier than you think. These instructions take you through making them on your computer. -
Father's Day Cake Recipe: Peanut Butter Cake with Fluffy Chocolate FrostingThis peanut butter cake with chocolate frosting is reminiscent of peanut butter cups. -
Father's Day Recipes: Easily Adding TreatsWhen you're looking for something different, here are two recipes to add to your Father's Day menu.One is an update for breakfast blueberry muffins, and the other a berry pie. -
What is Pentecost and Why is it Celebrated?Pentecost Sunday is an important day in the Christian church. Many Christians today are confused about how Pentecost started and its meaning. -
What Are Hairstyle Tips for Seniors?Because reaching a certain age no longer means you have to wear you hair a certain way, today women 50 and over have many choices. Here are some tips to help you.
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Father's Day Crafts: Have You Considered Making a Coupon Book?Crafting a coupon book for Father's Day can be a family activity that shows how much you all care. It's a great way to show Dad your love within a budget. -
What Are Free Quick Patriotic Knitting Patterns with Knitting Instructions?Want to show your patriotism? Looking for red, white and blue easy projects for a party? These 7 free patriotic knitting projects are from the Internet. An added plus: most are quick and easy! -
Is Your Medium Sized Dog Ready for Summer?Protect your dog from the summer sun and heat by following these seven tips.
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What Unusual Diseases in Fiction Still Occur Today?Ever wonder about those strange and exotic conditions and diseases in classic fiction? In no particular order here are five rare diseases associated with fictional characters.
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10 Scientific Discoveries that Rocked the WorldThis list is a snapshot of the top ten scientific discoveries of all time. Read on to see which ones would be on your list.
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Ready to Make Your Own Orange Wedding Invitations?A budget-wise crafty person can easily make your own wedding invitations. Yes, even orange! Here's how using a computer, printer, papers, ribbon and hole punch as your basic materials. -
Crafting for the Kitchen: Ready to Make a Budget-wise Seed Sprouter?Tutorial for making your own seed sprouter. This tutorial recycles two plastic food containers that otherwise would be in a landfill. -
Knitting Instructions: What Term Do You Use for Your Favorite Knitting Technique?The two basic knitting methods are described with multiple terms. Keeping straight the terms Continental, American, English, German, left-handed, picking, throwing is easier than first appears.
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Free Crochet and Knitting Instructions: Looking for 7 Quick St. Patrick's Day Projects?Small projects add Irish charm to your St Patrick's Day. Here are 3 knitting, 3 crocheting, and 1 spool knitting patterns.
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Knitting Patterns Online: Quick and Easy Valentine and Heart ProjectsSome suggestions for quick, easy, and inexpensive Valentine's Day knitting projects from knitting patterns online.
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Elder Care: Preventing Pacemaker Phone Check Wristband PinchingElder care sometimes involves finding solutions for problems the experts haven't considered. The expandable wristbands on a phone pacemaker check can pinch fragile skin. This article explains how to make simple wrist protectors from a pair of socks.
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Building a Beef Free BurgerMaking an alternative beef-free burger can: create lower fat burgers, stretch your food dollar, and add vegetables to your diet. My basic alternative burger recipe allows you to customize it in 7 easy steps.
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Knitters Supporting 2010 Haitian Earthquake Relief EffortThe 2010 Haitian earthquake mobilized the worldwide online knitting community in support of the Haitian people. This article includes some of the ways online knitters are reaching out to help Haitians.
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Easily Adding Flaxseed to Your Breakfast BakingAdding flaxseed to your breakfast baking may be easier than you think. Here are three of my favorite recipes.