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Tips when traveling with pets

Traveling with pets can be a rewarding experience that enables individuals to share new adventures with their companion animals. Bringing pets along on vacation has become quite popular.

Shine a light on Vitamin D

Many vitamins are important for personal health, but come the wintertime, vitamin D may dominate the headlines. That’s because hours of sunlight dwindle in the winter, which can lower levels of vitamin D in the body.

Historical events from January 1926

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1926, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. –The first radio station in Ireland, 2RN, begins broadcasting on January 1.

Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is older than many people may realize. According to History.

How to reduce risk of home fires this season

Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean safety should be left out of holiday planning.

Things to know before giving pets as gifts

Imagine this scenario: A family is gathered around exchanging presents. There is one last gift tucked away. You hand the present to a child, and he or she opens it to find a puppy or kitten.

Toy types to avoid when gifting young children

The holiday season presents plenty of opportunities to spread cheer and bring joy into the lives of others. That’s particularly true for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles of young children.

Historical events from December 1925

The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Farmer-Labour Party is dissolved just two hours after its formation in Japan on December 1.

Getting Thanksgiving history straight

Thanksgiving is celebrated each fall and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals.

Safe trick-or-treating tips

The city of Eunice will observe Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats.