Self Reliant Living

Rural Living for less than $2,000 a month

Harold Carey Jr

Prevent outside water sources from freezing

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Cold weather is on the way, and that means that water troughs, buckets, emergency water supplies or outdoor water bowls for pets and feral animals are all at risk of freezing. Keep your animals watered and protect containers and hoses from damage with a few simple strategies. For garden hoses, run a length of heat cable along your hose and secure it with high-temp tape for … [Read more...] about Prevent outside water sources from freezing

Study: Ice cream is healthier than a bagel

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A new study suggests that ice cream might be healthier than a multigrain bagel, according to Yahoo. Researchers at Tufts University developed a "Food Compass" to assign scores from 1 to 100 to any food based on its nutritional value. A chocolate ice cream cone with nuts received a 37, while a multigrain bagel with raisins scored a 19. Saltine crackers, in comparison, scored a … [Read more...] about Study: Ice cream is healthier than a bagel

Experts say heart patients shouldn’t skip flu shots

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People with heart disease or history of stroke should always get an annual flu vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the agency recommends flu vaccines for everyone over six months of age, heart patients face elevated risk of serious illness leading to hospitalization and other complications. Among 80,000 U.S. adults hospitalized … [Read more...] about Experts say heart patients shouldn’t skip flu shots

Pumpkin bread: Good anytime

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Even pumpkin spice skeptics will enjoy this richly spiced pumpkin bread, which stirs together quickly and makes a tall, dense loaf (or muffins, if you prefer). For a little extra fiber and a nuttier taste, use a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. The loaf lends itself well to experimentation -- try some orange zest or a little ground allspice. Ingredients1 … [Read more...] about Pumpkin bread: Good anytime