As our hearts go out to the families affected by the tornadoes that hit Texas and Oklahoma in the past week, please take some time to make sure you've done everything you can to prepare your family for a disaster:

• How to Prepare for Emergencies
• Emergency Supply List
• Home Inventory List
• Freezer Inventory List
• How to Keep Foods Safe During a Power Outage

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Dig out the strawberry hullers and the canning jars; strawberry season has arrived. I'll be making loads of strawberry freezer jam with my berries. What will you be making?

• Strawberry Recipes

Find a U-Pick Farm:

• pickyourown.org

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Tired of spending big bucks on chemical-laden shampoos and conditioners that never do what they promise? Ditch them and give no pooing (aka no shampooing) a try. Despite what the beauty companies want you to believe, baking soda and vinegar are all you really need to wash and condition your hair:

• Baking Soda Shampoo
• Vinegar Conditioner

Are you already a no pooer? Tell us about your no-pooing experience (good or bad), and share any tips you have for beginners.

Related Reading:

• Uses for Baking Soda
• More Uses for Vinegar

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Did you know that sometimes the store brand is made by the same company as the name brand? Learn how to spot when this is true, and you'll save big:

• 5 Ways to Tell When the Store Brand is Identical to the Name Brand

Related Reading:

• Easy Ways to Make Over Your Grocery List
• Shop the Grocery Sales Cycles and Save
• Still More Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill

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