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7 steps to a successful game day gathering (eLivingtoday.com) Across the country, game day traditions include the activity that takes place before the actual game: tailgating. Just like most get-togethers, though, a successful tailgate takes planning and preparation. Consider these tips to ensure your tailgate scores well with your friends and family. Get a group […]

(Family Features) After the mortgage, utility costs, including electricity, likely make up one of the most significant portions of monthly budgets for the typical American household. In fact, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average residential electric bill in the United States is $143. However, reducing your family’s energy costs is […]

(Family Features) Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family – they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely you’ll want to give them some special treatment. Consider these easy and affordable ways to showcase some of your favorite photos. Variations on a theme – You don’t […]

(Family Features) Your home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend on a home, it’s important for homeowners to look beyond simply choosing the right […]

(StatePoint) The blockbuster movie “Oppenheimer” put the spotlight on America’s efforts to build up its nuclear capabilities during the Manhattan Project and the Cold War era. Nuclear weapons testing, such as the Trinity test featured in the film, created radioactive fallout that drifted downwind across the United States and is linked to cancers and other […]

(Family Features) Mealtime traditions are common among many families, from taco Tuesdays to weekend favorites. You can add a special touch to one of the most popular traditions – taco night – with a plant-based twist. With a nutty, smoky and truly meaty taste and texture, pecans offer a perfect plant-based protein to incorporate in […]

(Family Features) Beyond the pumpkins and gourds, fall brings an array of produce that can be grown in your backyard. Consider these tips to get your fall garden started: Timing is everything Do some research to find the average date of the first fall frost for your region. Using your seed packet as your guide, […]

(Family Features) The leaves may be putting on their autumn show, but it’s not time to hang up the gardening tools just yet. Take advantage of the cooler weather to clean up your garden and get it ready for next growing season. Give your garden a once-over: Divide plants that have outgrown their space as […]

(Culinary.net) While apple pie is a traditional seasonal dish, you can add unique flavor with this skillet version. Simply toss Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice then spoon between two pie crusts simmering in a thin layer of brown sugar and cinnamon then drizzle with caramel sauce for a deliciously gooey evening […]