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Save money and create your own do it yourself household cleaners that really work!Scented All-Purpose Cleaner One part white vinegar One part water Lemon rind Rosemary sprigsCombine the above ingredients together, pour into a spray bottle, shake, and then let infuse for a week before using. Kitchen Cleaner and Deodorizer&nb...

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Halloween Fun Fact!Halloween simply wouldn't be the same without those fun bite-sized candy bars to sweeten the day. But there was a time when trick-or-treaters didn't receive candy at all, but rather pieces of cake, fruit, nuts, coins, and little toys, according to the History Channel. It wasn't until the 1950s, when candy ma...

Looks like Trick or Treating is on this year!On September 27th, the CDC Prevention director Rochelle Walensky said, "kids should be able to go Trick or Treating this year providing they are outside an in small groups." She is however, not recommending crowded Halloween parties. That being said, there will be a lot of very e...

Summer adventures are coming to an end and kids across the country are getting ready for the new school year ahead — and so are all the bus drivers and child chauffeurs (a.k.a. parents). When you hit the road on the first day of school (and all the days after that), keep these tips in mind for a safe ride: -  Get in the zone. ...

The name "California" derives from a 16th Century romance novel written by a Spanish author named Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo. It was titled, "Las Sergas del muy esforzado caballero Esplandian, hijo del excelente rey Amadis de Gaula," meaning "The exploits of the very powerful cavalier Esplandian, son of the excell...

Every year around the Fourth of July, animal shelters across the United States take in many more dogs and cats than usual. Many of them are pets that have escaped from their owners because of the loud sounds of fireworks. They become frightened and run away to get as far as they can from the terrifying noises they hear. Here are a few tip...

Ventura CountySome quick fun facts:Created 1872. In 1782 the Mission San Buenaventura was founded as San Buenaventura (now known as Ventura). Buenaventura is composed of two Spanish words, buena meaning “good” and ventura meaning “fortune.”There are 555,953 acres (224,986 ha) outside of national forest land in Vent...

We love our pups and we’d do anything for them. Dogs are always happy to see you, whether you’ve been at work all day or you’ve just walked out of the house to get the mail. Dogs greet you with the same enthusiasm almost every time. Besides being man’s best friend, they are also very smart and interesting animals. ...

Spring is here, and your house may be begging for some much-needed freshening. Believe it or not, you can tackle most of these projects with items you already have around your home and in your pantry. Here are 10 easy ways you can spring clean from top to bottom, without toxic chemicals. Create a non-toxic room spray by mixing &frac1...