The pampered, well-traveled Christmas tree
The lovely selection of Christmas trees at your local stand traveled a long way to grace your home. Willamette Valley in Oregon is one of the prime…
Month: December 2016
Don’t be trapped by a hospital observation
A hospital truth: If you are in the hospital under observation, you aren’t under Medicare. There is an assortment of reasons that you could stay at a…
The ultimate puzzle: Genealogy
If you love a puzzle, one of the best ones is right under your nose. It’s a puzzle that can connect you with others, expand your social circle, and help…
New technology, rehab helps stroke survivors
Life after stroke probably won’t be the same, but rehabilitation programs and new technology can help survivors to regain skills. Nearly 130,000 people…
De-stress holidays with tips from Tidy Tutor
Do holidays mean family plenty of shopping, rushing home from work, with one-day to get it all together: Stress. According to Kathy Roberts of…
Don’t get wrapped up in these holiday cyber scams
Cyber scams are everywhere, and they only seem to intensify around the holiday season. Four online holiday scams to watch out for 1. Fake e-cards and gift…
Black Friday: What to buy
According to the Christian Science Monitor, the deals on Black Friday are not always that great. The good ones: – Previous models of computer products,…
Sparkleball craze
An entire website is devoted to one unique DIY holiday ornament: The Sparkleball at sparkleball.com. The sparkleball is made with 50 clear drink cups…
Pickups drive auto sales
The big three Detroit automakers rule the road when it comes to pickups. Top sellers in 2016, according to Autodata: 1 Ford f-Series pickup 2 Chevrolet…
A miniature sleigh, and eight tiny . . . caribou
When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but… A miniature sleigh, and eight tiny . . . caribou ‘Twas the night before Christmas when everyone knew,…