The Return of the Savings Account

April 14, 2010

Call it simple, but the passbook savings account is finding a new popularity.  One of the primary reasons for the resurgence in the old timey savings plan is that it is safe. During the past couple of years we have seen the stock market take a plunge, although it does appear to be on a general [...]

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Overalls from the Farm to the Runway

April 6, 2010

Recently I was reading the Single Woman’s DIY Guide and was surprised that one of the first articles was about overalls.  That’s right!  Bib overalls! A friend who practically lives in bib overalls suggested that I take a look at the new site.  The last thing I expected was an article about overalls.  Surprisingly, the [...]

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Mother’s Day Is Just Around the Corner

April 5, 2010

It’s never too early to begin to think about Mother’s Day.  With the holiday just a few weeks away, there is no time like the present to consider what to give mom this year. Some of the best Mother’s Day gift ideas are quite affordable this year.  The variety of gifts available for under $25 [...]

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Portable Greenhouses Give Gardeners a Jump on the Season

February 10, 2010
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All of us have faced the rising prices of food in the grocery stores.  Most of us, especially those who are regular readers of BernieHund, are well aware that our food is far from safe these days.  Not to be an alarmist, but over the past few years we have seen more than one case [...]

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Cats Smarter Than Dogs? Seems Their Owners Are — Or, at Least More Educated

February 6, 2010
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Ask any cat owner and he (or she) will tell you that the feline is smarter than the canine.  According to a scientific study from University of Bristol (UK) at least the cat owners are more educated than dog owners. Homes with degree-holders were 1.36 times more likely to have a cat than other households. [...]

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