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KSL Radio Features Utah Geeks
This week, KSL reporter, Paul Nelson, interviewed Geek, Thom Allen about the monthly Geek Dinner, which welcomes all Utah Tech. Geeks. “We’re famous,” I yelled into the phone, nearly deafening my sister, Sheila. I have KSL News for my landing page when I turn on my internet. On Wednesday, I clicked on the internet and…
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Paper Crafts For Valentine Gifts
Valentine’s gifts can be clever and inexpensive and you make them yourself. For me, it has to be a uncomplicated task or I lose interest real fast. These easy valentine gift pockets are made from 12 x 12 scrapbook papers. The paper pockets hold candy or small gifts for your loved ones and they’re a…
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Your Furnace Air Filter
When was the last time you changed your furnace air filter? If you forget to change your furnace filter, you’re bound to reduce the operating efficiency of your furnace which could eventually damage the motor. This warning comes as a, “do as I say, not what I did,” bit of advice. January has been snowy…
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Back To Basics – Basic Survival Skills – Food
Knowing basic survival skills is really getting back to basics. Sound emergency preparation can relieve your mind and eliminate the fear that comes from not being prepared in case of an individual or a collective hardship. After attending a meeting, on surviving a Pandemic, I decided to include helpful information on this site that will…
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Home Humidifer vs Steam Vaporizer vs Air Purifier
Should I purchase a cool-mist humidifier, a steam vaporizer or an air purifier for my home? This question is frequently ask by many moms during the height of the cold and flu season. There are drawback to each of these systems that you should consider before making an investment. Humidifier: A cool-mist humidifier pumps moisture…
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Surviving The Recession – A Balancing Act
Surviving the recession, and other scary events play a game in my head. I seem to move from “fear” to “hope” on a regular basis. Part of the fear comes from the fact, I’m not as prepared for “hard times” as I would like to be. Even though I have a 72 hour kit, and…
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Inauguration Day Perspective
This Inauguration Day certainly was one to be remembered. I turned on my TV early to get a quick glimpse of the “comings and goings” of the event, and ended up spending far to many hours with my eyes glued to the screen. The highlight of Inauguration day for me was, Aretha Franklin’s hat. I…
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No Whining Allowed
Oh my goodness… I have no need to complain about anything after taking a look at this video from You Tube my sis sent me. When hearing myself whine… I usually relect on my experiences in China… and it brings me right out of my victim mood. In fact… I’m a firm believer that every…
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Free Printable Love Notes For Your Valentine
These free printable Love Notes for your Valentine is my Valentine gift to you. Thank you for being a part of the Insightful Nana community. Remember the Christmas tradition of the 12 days of Christmas. You know…where you secretly take a gift to a loved one or friend for 12 days in a row. Why…
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Recipe For Chocolate Brownies – Cooking For A Crowd
This recipe for chocolate brownies has been in our family for over 40 years. Usually brownie recipes are quite small… but this recipe is a “Cooking For A Crowd” deal. These chocolate brownies are perfect to take to a gathering. But don’t expect to take any left-overs home… because they will vanish off the plate…