Certain items are staples of winter dinner tables. Think of warm, belly-filling sides like mashed potatoes, candied yams and stuffing. Home chefs interested in injecting more variety into their offerings may want to consider a few unique side dishes to complement their cold-season dinners. Sides tha...

No matter your politics, pretty much everyone will agree that it’s going to be a tighter holiday season this year as costs continue to rise and a lot of the longterm social safety nets are disappearing. Where does that leave us? In many ways, it leaves us to help each other. And that’s just what fol...

The shop local movement is a worthy endeavor. A thriving Main Street can foster a sense of community, encourage entrepreneurs young and old to pursue their dreams and expose residents to a host of new ideas and products. But the benefits of a strong local business sector don’t end there. In fact, co...

Spending time with loved ones increases the chances for fun days and nights. That is why nights out with friends are so popular. Such nights give people opportunities to reconnect and potentially expose them to new and entertaining experiences. Sarah F. O’Brien, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH, says it’s ...

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Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-nineteenth century. According to History.com, President George Washington declared a day of national thanksgivi...

There’s much to look forward to come the holiday season. Celebrations with family and friends, awe-inspiring lighting displays and opportunities to see loved ones’ eyes light up after opening the perfect gift are just some of the many things that excite holiday celebrants each December. Foodies also...

According to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, surveys from the Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, there were more than 18 million living military veterans in the United States by the end of 2023. Seventy-two percent of those veterans are age 50 and older, and many served du...

Storing garden tools is likely one of the last projects you’ll tackle when putting your garden to bed. You could just stash everything in the garage or garden shed and be done with it until spring. Instead, take the time now to clean, inspect and make any needed repairs. If you do, they’ll be ready ...