Articles By:

Regina Paul

My favorite things to write about are topics that have to do with weather, pregnancy, weddings, saving money, living green, and my life with dogs. When I'm not writing, I love to spend time with my husband, read, create 3D artwork and Native American beadwork.

Do You Really Have To Wash All Fruits & Vegetables First? What’s The Best Way To Wash Produce?

Do you really need to wash fruits and veggies first? YES! Here's the BEST way to wash produce. See what works and what doesn't!

The Many Healthy Benefits Of Popcorn

Believe it or not, popcorn is one of the healthiest foods available to us. Following are just a few of the nutritional benefits you'll get from eating popcorn.

The Best Microwave Uses You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Here are some cool things you can do with a microwave that you might not have have heard before.

5 Ways To Use One Whole Chicken & Get The Most For Your Money

Until I tried it myself, I never would've thought you could do all this with 1 roasted deli chicken! See all the ways you can use a whole chicken to save time & money.

15 Frugal Recipes That Taste Great & Save Money

15 different frugal recipes that taste great! They were all created with the intention to save you money!

Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen

Here are several interesting spice racks, plus some really clever ways to store your spices.

7 Unique Ways To Seal Potato Chip Bags To Keep Chips Fresh

I've found 7 good ways to keep chips fresher longer. A few of these ideas are REALLY ingenious!

Foods That Should Never Be Put In The Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal

A list of food scraps that cannot be put down the garbage disposal, plus tips for getting the most of that handy disposer in your kitchen sink.

Bamboo Cutting Board Facts ~ Pros & Cons Of Bamboo Cutting Boards

If you're torn between getting a bamboo cutting board or not, here are the pros and cons of using bamboo cutting boards...

Are Color-Coded Bread Tabs The Best Way To Tell If Bread Is Fresh Or Not?

Do you squeeze bread on the store shelves in order to determine its freshness? Well, you don't really have to do that anymore for 3 reasons -- listed here. Plus, the facts behind those color-coded bread tags.

Diet Prepared Meals: Easy Take-And-Bake Meal Delivery Systems For Busy People

There are a number of take-and-bake options available these days. Each provides fast, healthy, meals to go. We will explore 5 of these meal delivery systems in depth, and mention a number of others worth considering. Each offers prepared meals -- whether you're just too busy to cook meals yourself or you're seeking a weightloss alternative.

Top 10 Reasons To Use A Crockpot Rather Than Stovetop Or Oven Cooking

I personally love my crockpot and use it at least 2 or 3 times per week. As a freelance writer who works from home, using my crockpot makes it possible for me to be able to stay at home and eat healthy, rather than eat all those convenience foods which aren't so good for you. Here are the best reasons for using a crockpot over other methods of cooking, or eating out...

Ham Leftovers: All The Best Recipes For Leftover Ham

I like to get creative with recipes and ham is such a great meat, you can add it to just about anything and have it taste good. Here are some fun things you can do with leftover ham, including lots of great and tasty ham recipes.

Turkey Leftovers: All The Best Leftover Turkey Recipes

Here are some ways to use leftover turkey in creative, fun, and appetizing ways... Lots of turkey recipes that will put your leftover holiday turkey to good use!

Crock Pot vs Oven: Does Crockpot Cooking Save You Money?

It depends on where you live and the kind of power you use for your home. If you use gas to cook with, then a crockpot may not make as much of a difference.

Popcorn Recipes To Flavor Popcorn & Keep It Healthy

Here are some fun ways to flavor plain popcorn and keep it healthy, plus lots of flavored popcorn recipes that are also healthy.

Is Splenda Really The Best Alternative To Sugar? A Word About Artificial Sweeteners…

The latest new artificial sweetener goes by the name of Splenda. According to all the hype, it is made from sugar and because of that it is safer. But is it? The following information will make you think twice about using Splenda and other artificial sweeteners!

Food Poisoning Symptoms & Treatments

If you think you have food poisoning, here are some things you can do to get better faster, including what to look for in terms of food poisoning symptoms.