What would you pay to insure your mansion?
It depends on where your mansion is located and what you have on the property, but insuring a $5 million home will cost roughly $15,000 per year. A $10…
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Students push back against cheating software
Educators are fighting cheating with software, but students are fighting back. Online learning and test-taking have opened new doors for the ancient art…
Use powdered infant formula correctly
A germ found naturally in the environment can live in dry foods, such as powdered infant formula, milk, herbal teas and starches, according to the CDC….
Before the guests arrive, clean the fridge
A refrigerator with plenty of room is a must when guests are bringing their famous dishes for the holiday feast. Of course, that means (cue scary music):…
The actual reason for Christmas stockings
Some people may claim that the tradition of hanging stockings comes from old Norse or European legends involving Father Christmas and reindeer. There…
How to store gift wrap
Instead of using fancy gift wrap storage tubes, professional organizers recommend something much simpler: Trash cans. Use a tall trash can for all…
After-holiday cleanup: What to recycle
Wrap dominates the holidays: The boxes you wrap, the wrapping you trash, and the left-over wrap you’ll probably keep. Here’s a hint about gift wrap: It…
The kids’ Thanksgiving table
With many people at Thanksgiving dinner, children are often seated at a card table apart from adults. Some kids think it’s OK, but some feel slighted. To…
You and your kids can make a walnut shell cradle ornament
Here’s a cute Christmas ornament you’ll want to start on before the season. This walnut shell cradle ornament is great for church or school projects,…
These good fences really do make good neighbors
Imagine how you would feel if your neighbor put up a fence that looked great from his yard, but looked bad from your side of it. If it’s a tall wooden…