Tips for a Clean, Guest-Ready Home

Now is the season for enjoying backyard BBQs and poolside parties with friends and family - not being trapped in the house for pre- and post-party cleaning. With a little planning, you can minimize time spent on daily chores and maximize time spent soaking up the sun and creating memories with guests.

How to Be Prepared for an Emergency

To be prepared in any situation, planning ahead is critical. Engine-driven portable generators are intended for multiple uses and designed for portability. When utility power is unavailable due to extreme weather, portable generators become a useful source of temporary or remote electric power.

Hindus urge Mormons to reconsider ordination of women

Hindus have urged The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and its President Thomas S. Monson to reconsider favorably the ordination of women.

Religious statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it would be a “step in the positive direction” as women could disseminate God’s message as skillfully as men and deserved equal and full participation and access in religion.

Orem Police Department, We Help the Missing, and the family of Sydney and Danielle Wolferts is asking the public’s assistance in locating Sydney and Danielle, who were last seen on July 9, 2014 in Orem, Utah.  Sydney is 15 years old and is 5’4” tall, weighs 120 lbs., with light brown hair and hazel eyes. Sydney’s ears are also pierced. Danielle is 13 years old and is 5’3” tall, weighs 115 lbs., with blonde/light brown hair and blue/green eyes. Danielle has pierced ears and a scar on her lower lip. Danielle also wears glasses.

Lawn Care Tips for Fall

Taking time in the fall to prepare your lawn for the colder months ahead will pay dividends come spring and allow you to enjoy lusher, greener grass when temperatures rise again. 

Fertilizing
Providing nutrients to your lawn before cold weather strikes is good for strengthening roots and increasing the nutrients stored for an earlier spring green. While the top growth of grass stops, grass plants are storing nutrients and energy for the following season. 

WEATHERPROOF YOUR HOME BEFORE THE WEATHER TURNS COLD

You may be trying to forget about the harsh winter of a few months ago, but you probably remember your high heating bills.  Well, now’s the time to insulate yourself from a similar fate – with next winter not all that far away.

Bring Gluten-Free Brookies to Back-to-School Events

 The end of summer marks the beginning of the busy back-to-school season. From PTA meetings and fundraisers to team parties, there are lots of gatherings that require delicious baked goods. To make sure everyone who attends can enjoy the treats, try the gluten-free Brookie. It’s a creative combination of two favorites: half chocolate chip cookie, half brownie, perfect for all tastes and dietary preferences. 

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Grill Lean for Great Taste

Grilled Steak Fajitas

Take advantage of the longer, warmer days before winter arrives by whipping up tasty grilled meals that are delicious and healthy for the whole family. Using lean cuts of beef is a great way to cut down calories and fat, but it doesn't have to reduce the grilled flavors you love.

Give Meals a Nutrient Boost

Easy ways to make meals better with superfoods

 Feeding your family with nutrient dense foods can be as simple as making a few better-for-you choices. By definition, superfoods are calorie sparse and packed with beneficial nutrients that add health and flavor to meals. Because the human body cannot create these nourishing elements alone, the addition of these foods is essential for regular function and to defend against certain diseases and conditions.