Jams and jellies are a quick source of energy
Jams and jellies are a little indulgence that don’t cost much, either in money or health. They are relatively low in calories as a spread for bread….
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Recycle eyeglasses
Do you have a drawer with six pairs of outdated prescription glasses? Well, those can be recycled. Lions Club International collects eyeglasses and…
Tricky names of luxury brands
It’s one thing when you don’t know how to say quinoa (it’s keen-wah) or that Chinese chicken dish named for the General Tso (tsah-ow). But, luxury brands…
Get the most from a small space
* Hang mirrors to reflect light into the room. * Use slim decorative window shades, not draperies. * Use tables topped with glass. * Mix smaller pieces of…
Many families care for loved ones
Your neighbors are caring for a loved one. According to the White House, at least 53 million people are family caregivers in the United States. Of those,…
Three ways to freeze tomatoes
From the University of Minnesota Extension: 1. Slice tomatoes into at least 1/2-inch slices. Put slices on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Remove…
Avoid nosebleeds from nasal sprays
Prescription nasal steroids such as Flonase, Nasonex, and others are often more effective than antihistamines for stuffy noses due to fall allergies. But…
Dolly’s really big pie
At Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you can buy some pie or a lot of pie, including a really big pie. In fact, you can buy…
Yeerrr out! The story of Goose Goslin’s omission
Leon Allen (Goose) Goslin was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968. A great player, he hit left and pitched right. In the 1924 World Series, Goose…
Hot dog burgers?
You gotta love the hot dog, July’s favorite grill and campfire food. Slap that tube on a bun, cover with pickles and mustard, and enjoy. Can there be…