Is it better to buy or rent a home in retirement?
The kids are gone, the house is paid for, and you are ready for retirement. The question is whether keeping the house is the best idea. According to USA…
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Teaching kids about the cashless economy
The cashless society reigns and it is getting more powerful every year. One area of life that usually does involve cash are allowances paid to kids every…
Alternative to granite: Soapstone countertops combine beauty with utility
If a stone material can be called flexible, then soapstone is that material. Soapstone, actually a mineral known as steatite, is a somewhat rare stone…
Preventable risk to babies
According to a survey by Pfizer and Parents Magazine, nearly one in four parents have never heard of invasive pneumococcal disease. Invasive PD is an…
Preparing fall mums
Lovely mums are in their full glory in October. Some late blooming varieties will make it completely through the month. If you have planted garden mums…
Stained coffee mugs
If your ceramic mugs have stubborn tea and coffee stains, try a baking soda paste. Mix a little water into several teaspoons of baking soda; just enough…
A short history of Thanksgiving in Canada
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October and its history goes back to English explorer Martin Frobisher. Frobisher had been trying to…
Watch out for Belles and superheroes Oct. 31
As you might imagine, superheroes and other movie characters take the spotlight for 2017, especially for kids. Topping the list for girls, there is Belle…
Nature’s annual spectacle: Where to see the leaves
Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America’s fall foliage. During this…
Marching bands treat fans to pageantry
One reward for college football fans who loyally attend games: The marching band. Although they are a treat for the eyes and ears, band performances are…