Aug 6, 2024
Camp Out for a Thrifty Summer Getaway
The inflation caused by pandemic-era supply-chain disruptions is rapidly easing. Travel costs are down about 2% from last summer, according to NerdWallet, but leisure is likely competing with necessities for a share of your family’s disposable income. For those who want to get away from it all while keeping #costs in check, there’s a time-tested […]
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Jul 23, 2024
Get the Jump on Back-to-School Season
For kids and the college-bound, the lazy days of summer will soon come to an end. School starts as early as mid-August in many parts of the United States, so it’s goodbye to campouts and cookouts and swimming pools and pickup games, and back to the books. Parents will want to take advantage of the […]
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Jul 9, 2024
Make an Impact on National Give Something Away Day
National Give Something Away Day — celebrated each year on July 15 — was created as a reminder for people to give back. How you choose to give can take multiple forms, but selfless acts are their own reward. Many people have much more than what’s necessary to survive, but know that there are people […]
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Jun 25, 2024
Food Safety and the Summer Cookout
Only a week in, this #summer is shaping up to be a hot one for much of the United States. It’s also prime time for family #cookouts, so the home chef would do well to review #food #safety practices for hot weather to head off any health issues that could ruin an otherwise festive event. […]
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Jun 11, 2024
Congrats to the Dads & Grads
June is the month of #dads and #grads. Different accomplishments, yes — but the two events can get you #celebrating all month long. Father’s Day is straightforward enough: You #thank dear old dad for helping raise the family. That may involve cooking a favorite meal, taking him to a game or concert, or any number […]
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