http://lanne67.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Laurie P. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:48:04 GMT 2010-01-01T14:48:04Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868400 It would not be possible to feed one person, let alone four people for less than $5.00 if every single ingredient had to be purchased each time a meal was prepared. Stocking up on dry goods, canned goods . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:39:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868400 Laurie P. 2009-10-24T18:39:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851573 As the colder weather approaches, and the threat of snow is in the air, there is no denying that the holiday season is just around the corner. If over crowded department stores, bad weather and the general . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851573 Laurie P. 2009-10-13T17:09:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841858 With the economy in the state that it is in, we have all found ourselves having to make sacrifices or do without certain things in order to make ends meet. But what about those everyday things that . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:43:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841858 Laurie P. 2009-10-07T01:43:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828408 When space becomes becomes cramped in a home, moving is not always the only solution. Quite often extra living space can be arranged using the resources already at your disposal - and usually at a much . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:52:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828408 Laurie P. 2009-09-27T19:52:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824918 Over the past decade property flipping has become more and more popular with investors who want to make some quick cash. The idea behind flipping is to buy properties at greatly reduced prices, fix them . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:46:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824918 Laurie P. 2009-09-24T15:46:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822222 When the decision has been made to sell a home, most home owners go to the trouble and expense of making interior repairs and doing some minor redecorating before the home is put on the market. But . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:34:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822222 Laurie P. 2009-09-22T19:34:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817980 With the economy in the state that it’s in, it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to eat a healthy diet while staying within their weekly food budget. Knowing how to shop and what to . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817980 Laurie P. 2009-09-18T20:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805418 Root vegetables are full of vitamin C, beta-carotene and folate, are low in fat and high in fiber. They are the perfect addition to any meal, or served as the main course. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:48:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805418 Laurie P. 2009-09-09T10:48:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795759 Whether a child is entering first grade or high school, back to school time can be stressful, but with a little of imagination, the year can get off to a great start. Read more... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795759 Laurie P. 2009-09-01T14:33:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790288 Properly preparing the home and gardens for the winter season is just as important as the work that is put into them to keep them beautiful during the growing season. Read more: http://home-curb-appeal.suite101.com/article.cfm/getting_homes_and_gardens_ready_for_winter#ixzz0PPehSeUT . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:21:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790288 Laurie P. 2009-08-27T19:21:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787683 A healthy immune system can help destroy cancer cells as well as preventing them from multiplying or forming tumors. Unhealthy diets that are made up of too many animal fats, dairy products, white flours . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:40:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787683 Laurie P. 2009-08-25T19:40:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782730 A vitamin and nutrient rich diet provides energy and helps to protect the body from illness and disease. Can the same be said for nutritional supplements? Read more... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:08:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782730 Laurie P. 2009-08-21T15:08:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782005 Because they are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, hormones or genetically modified organisms, organic foods come to be part of the daily diet for the health conscious world . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:28:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782005 Laurie P. 2009-08-20T23:28:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780182 Rust stains, soap scum, mildew and germs are just a few of the challenges one faces when cleaning bathrooms. Knowing which cleansers to us can make the job much easier. Keeping bathrooms clean and fresh . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:47:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780182 Laurie P. 2009-08-19T19:47:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778731 Obesity and other weight related conditions are responsible for as many as 50% of treatable deaths today, and most of those who are obese are that way simply because they overeat. There are as many reasons . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:16:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778731 Laurie P. 2009-08-18T19:16:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772517 Easily recognized by its distinctive bottle shape and black label, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey is one of the most popular whiskeys in the world. The unique flavor of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:54:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772517 Laurie P. 2009-08-13T17:54:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771154 The human body is a finely tuned machine, and in order to expect it to run it`s best, it needs to be given proper fuel. Putting the wrong foods into the human body is like filling the gas tank of a car . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:23:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771154 Laurie P. 2009-08-12T19:23:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765355 Waiting until the last minute to get the kids ready to go back to school can lead to unnecessary frustration as well as higher costs. Parents who scramble to get things done at the last minute often find . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:56:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765355 Laurie P. 2009-08-06T19:56:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757961 Defined simply as a food made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded and baked, bread in a variety of forms has been a universal food since prehistoric times. Read more... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757961 Laurie P. 2009-07-31T16:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757039 Whether it is classified as a fruit or a vegetable, absolutely nothing compares to the taste of garden fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes are healthy and easy to grow. Read more... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:53:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757039 Laurie P. 2009-07-30T21:53:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755834 This fried chicken is unlike any other. It is Infused with ranch flavor and steamed before serving, making it the juiciest, tastiest chicken to ever show up at a picnic. Read more... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:41:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755834 Laurie P. 2009-07-30T01:41:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747725 Listing a home as " move in ready " will attract more prospective buyers because it means less work for them if they do decide to buy. It can also mean better offers. Read more... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:55:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747725 Laurie P. 2009-07-23T14:55:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746157 The shelves of grocery and department stores can be a scary place when it comes to making up one`s mind about a certain product. Not only are there a dozen different companies that carry nearly the same . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:29:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746157 Laurie P. 2009-07-22T14:29:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746149 There is no room in the home that requires cleaning more often than the kitchen, and although wiping down counter tops, cabinet doors and appliances is sufficient for every day, occasionally a deep-down . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:22:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746149 Laurie P. 2009-07-22T14:22:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739799 If your on-line articles, videos and pod-casts are not getting the attention that they deserve, these four sites are just what you have been looking for. They will drive much needed traffic your way. . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:56:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739799 Laurie P. 2009-07-17T00:56:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737516 This is probably the most unconventional, non traditional fried chicken that will ever make it`s way into a picnic basket. Instead of having a crispy crunchy outer layer , it is soft and savory. This . . . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737516 Laurie P. 2009-07-15T03:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737310 It is not as difficult as it may seem to keep a home that is well organized, tidy and clean. But it will not happen overnight . In order to keep any home this way, a home must be stripped of all the unnecessary . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:16:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737310 Laurie P. 2009-07-14T22:16:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733538 In early medicine, cranberries were used as a remedy for scurvy, a gum and bleeding disorder caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, as well as being used in a poultice to treat tumors and wounds. The . . . Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:54:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733538 Laurie P. 2009-07-10T04:54:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732445 When children leave home to begin their own lives, it is common for women to experience a certain amount of sadness. But what if that sadness refuses to go away? Read more: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:28:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732445 Laurie P. 2009-07-08T21:28:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732141 Most of us could never imagine taking the life of another human being. But what about those who kill repeatedly? What makes them tick? Are they really crazy, or just thirsty for blood? Below are 10 of . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:59:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732141 Laurie P. 2009-07-08T14:59:02Z