Should children ride the bus to school?
School buses save parents time and money, but some say bus rides are also rife with bullying. The American School Bus Council estimates that about 26…
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Chores help children become more successful, expert says
Children who do regular household chores grow up more responsible and successful, a researcher says. Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an…
How to handle an aging dog
Just like humans, dogs require different kinds of care at each stage of life, and it is essential that pet owners be aware of the changes ahead so that…
Trading beyond known worlds
In 2013, residue of an oil from cinnamon was discovered in an ancient flask in Israel. The flask was 3,000 years old. The trade in spices from the Far…
A precious spice and history’s secret island
Nutmeg was once so rare that it grew mainly on one volcanic island just 2 miles long and less than a mile wide. Run island is a molecule in the Banda…
The little spice that pops your latte
Whipped inside your pumpkin-spiced latte (or cereal or virtually anything), are a combination of spices, none of which are pumpkin, but which include the…
The exotic history of what makes up ‘pumpkin spice’
Exotic history of what makes up “pumpkin spice” The spices that make up the famed pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice have nothing to do with pumpkins, but…
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 gardeners and farmers. That was also Workaholic’s Day, so building a…
Delivered from danger, explorers give thanks and create a tradition
Explorer and mariner Martin Frobisher had much to be thankful for in 1578, when his fleet of ships, having struggled mightily through many hardships,…
America’s pumpkin spice obsession
Pumpkin spice is a fixture of fall flavors in America, and the favorite blend has managed to invade nearly every aspect of food and beverage in recent…