Starting at 1: Resolutions that work
There is something about the number 1. From that starting point, you get an infinite number of nexts. Maybe that’s why our mind turns to resolutions every…
Category: Home & Family
How to display your holiday collections
If you have collected many holiday decorations over the years, it could be difficult to make your displays show off items to their best advantage. Some…
Sometimes it is OK to pass a gift on
You receive a very nice gift from someone, but it’s something you could never use. Is it ethical to give it as a gift to someone else? At the Rutland…
First time hosting Christmas?
Here are tips for planning the day: If you are hosting the family for Christmas for the first time, you might not realize that it is a bit like conducting…
Keep your house smelling fresh
A nicely heated house can be awfully cozy when the weather turns chilly, but the indoor air can easily get stale and stuffy while indoor allergens build…
Pantone’s color trends for fall and winter
The Pantone Color Institute is renowned as one of the world’s leading color experts, and supplies tools and resources for designers and manufacturers in…
Make a wish: the story of the wishbone
Only two kids even get to take a crack at it, and a winning side promises good luck and a wish granted. It’s the wishbone, more formally known as the…
Get rid of leaves with these tactics
Get rid of the fallen leaves with these tactics Those trees that provided welcome shade and relaxation during the summer are ready to drop those leaves…
Halloween safety for kids
Hospital statistics show that a child is more likely to be involved in an injury-producing accident on Halloween than on any other day of the year. To…
It’s fun to build a scarecrow! Here’s how
Decorating for fall It’s fun to build a scarecrow: Here’s how It’s too late to celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day. That was July 5th, but it was for…