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How to create a durable gingerbread house

Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Simple ways to prolong the life of poinsettias

I love the rich red and white colors of poinsettias. It’s my all-time favorite Christmas seasonal plant. The red foliage on poinsettias are actually modified leaves called bracts. The flowers are the small, yellow buds in the center of the plant.

Toy buying tips when shopping for kids

Shopping for gifts for kids makes many shoppers nostalgic for their own childhoods. Few adults can forget the joy of finding the perfect gift under the tree on Christmas morning. Recreating that magic for a youngster can be as joyous for gift givers as it is for kids.

How to make a bucket list a reality

The idiom “kick the bucket” is a euphemism for passing away that does not paint such a rosy picture if you consider its origins. However, the phrase “bucket list,” though undeniably related to “kick the bucket,” definitely sheds a brighter light on the topic of mortality.

Black Friday shopping tips

People of a certain age might remember the often hectic Black Friday of old, when shoppers would line up outside stores in the wee hours of the morning hoping to land the best deals on gifts for their loved ones.

Tips to simplify Thanksgiving entertaining

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a house full of close friends and relatives can be a tad overwhelming. Thanksgiving is a food and tradition-centric holiday, and all eyes are typically on the dinner table.

The history of Veterans Day

Service members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries.

Stick to a diet while eating out

What to do when dining out is a challenge dieters know well. It’s easy to control ingredients and portion sizes at home, but not nearly as easy when dining out. Harvard Health Publishing says the average American eats out about five times a week, and that means figuring out how to stick to diets.

Top tips to stay safe at Halloween

Much like Christmas, Halloween is no longer relegated to a single day. A number of Halloween enthusiasts now begin decorating at the start of October. Hijinks and autumn revelry fill the air as individuals eagerly count down to the end of the month.

The warning signs of dyslexia

Obstacles are bound to challenge students at some point in their academic careers. Students can sometimes overcome obstacles by recommitting themselves to their studies. Other obstacles, including dyslexia, require help from parents and educators.