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Make family reunions memorable

Have you noticed that at family reunions, close families often sit together and talk to each other. At reunions with three or more generations attending,…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Home & Family

Picky eaters: Go with the flow

Here’s a mystery for all times. Why will a kid eat Harry Potter dirt-flavored jelly beans but not a green bean? The fun of the gross-out? Because a friend…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2021July 11, 2026
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This coastal delicacy can carry a nasty bacteria

Some people should pay more attention to that little warning on the seafood menu about the dangers of consuming raw fish. Of course, millions of people…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Home & Family

How much have you spent at Amazon?

After the holiday splurge, you might wonder just how much you spent at Amazon this year — or over many years. The average Amazon customer spends about…

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Home & Family

Check those purchase settings on games

Gamers know all too well that in-app purchases are easy — and they can add up. But those little gamers maybe don’t appreciate what $100 means. Or a…

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Alternative uses for hand sanitizer
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Alternative uses for hand sanitizer

Got buckets of hand sanitizer around? You’re not alone. And while it’s useful to have around, most of us (thankfully) don’t need our 2020 supply levels….

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 12, 2026
What to do with all those extra Lego parts
Home & Family

What to do with all those extra Lego parts

As anyone who has stepped barefoot on a stray Lego can attest, the first inclination is to slam dunk the offender into the trash. Followed by any of its…

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Home & Family

A little help with the yard work, please

No matter what kind of house you get, sooner or later, there’s going to be yard work. According to Home Advisor, the average cost of landscaping in 2020…

byRick GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Home & Family

What you would pay for utilities in a mansion?

If you had $20 million sitting around, of course you want that cozy 30,000 square foot house with 10 bedrooms, 13 full baths, five half baths, three…

byRick GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Microfiber sheets: To buy or not to buy
Home & Family

Microfiber sheets: To buy or not to buy

If you like to sleep warm and cozy, microfiber sheets might be a delightfully less expensive option, but sleeper beware. Here’s a rule of thumb: If you…

byRick GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 12, 2026

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