“But there’s nothing to doooo ,” your teen complains for what seems like the one millionth time. It’s that time of year again: The holidays are behind us, the kiddos are back at school and though the days are getting longer, there is still a lot of ice and snow between us and flowers and spring suns...

Salt prematurely ages roads and bridges and degrades freshwater lakes, streams and drinking water. Just a teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water. Lake Champlain Sea Grant and University of Vermont (UVM) Extension are partnering with organizations across the country to elevate th...

It’s hard to believe, but it’s nearing that time of year again when each of us must take the painstaking care to make sure we’ve given Uncle Sam his dues and meticulously catalogued our financial history for the last calendar year. Whether you’re someone who wants to finish early or you wait until t...

It was bigger than a closet, but not much. Added on to Mama and Dad’s original two-room house when the kitchen and screened-in porch were built in the mid-1950s, this “little room,” as we all called it, was the forerunner of today’s muck room or utility room. Fancier houses had hall closets, hall tr...

It’s a time of anticipation as we start the new year – and what better to look forward to than cooking with beef and trying new culinary trends? With so many trend forecasts this time of year, it can be hard to keep up, so the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded by the beef checkoff, has g...

Soup is a dish that wears many hats. When the weather becomes chilly, people often turn to soup to warm themselves up from the inside out. Soup, especially when paired with a favorite sandwich, also can be a simple and light meal when one doesn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Soup has ...

Sprouts are a versatile, dramatic addition to foods that go far beyond the basic bean sprout. Sometimes seen as an addition to sandwiches, toppings on salads and garnishes on entrees, sprouts add crunch, flavor and vibrant color to a variety of dishes. Adding sprouts to meals also enhances the nutri...

American Lamb Board is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Fan of Lamb Cooking Club, in partnership with the largest livestream cooking community in the world, Homemade, and head chef Joel Gamoran. The new site offers a free membership where lamb lovers can share recipes, cooking tips and the...

Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over four million people across the U.S. and Canada. The sport is a safe and enjoyable form of recreation if done properly and with respect. International Snowmobile Safety Week is a good time to refresh your skills, learn from more exper...

If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, ...

Genealogy fascinates much of the general public. The number of people learning more about their families and heritage through genealogy increases year to year. According to FamilyTree.com , genealogy is second only to gardening as the most popular hobby in the U.S. People explore genealogy for many ...

(StatePoint) Radon – an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the U.S. – is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 deaths each year, and the leading cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke. The American L...

Over the past several years, there have been outbreaks from the consumption of raw flour and boxed cake mixes as well as recalls of flour. Flour is a raw agricultural product that can become contaminated with Salmonella and pathogenic Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) while the grain is growing in the fi...

(StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks – Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverage...

(StatePoint) Even a short vacation from school can cause learning loss and leave kids feeling behind when they return to the classroom. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep minds active during the holiday break, some of which will reinforce the concepts they are learning in school. Here are a fe...