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Safety tips when buying toys for tots

Safety should always be a priority when purchasing toys for kids. Toys play a pivotal role in the lives of young children. While fun is always a consideration when buying toys for kids, toys can do more than entertain.

Facts about favorite foods

Is a meal of steak and potatoes your favorite dish? Red meat actually can be good for the body. One of my favorite foods is steak and a baked potato. Other foods listed below are also my favorites.

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you suggestions on what to do with left over turkey and possible different meals to prepare with the leftover meat. I’m thinking possibly preparing a turkey, ham and cheese salad, turkey sandwiches, or trying turkey in a jambalaya with sausage.

Celebrating a birthday during tough times

Have you ever missed a family member so much that your heart seems to break away every day? If that’s you, I feel what you are experiencing.

It's that time of the year

Wear comfortable shoes, drink lots of coffee, and bring spending cash, because this is the weekend to shop. The 21st annual Noel on the Prairie, a holiday shopping spree, is set for Saturday and Sunday. I think I may have only missed one or two Noel on the Prairie weekends in the past.

The history of Veterans Day

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. Did you know that Veterans Day was once celebrated in October? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives the history of Veteran’s Day. Service members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries.

Interesting facts about pumpkins

Halloween isn’t complete without jack-o’-lanterns, and jack-o’-lanterns can’t be made without pumpkins. Plenty of people are familiar with pumpkins thanks to their connection to Halloween and, of course, pumpkin pie, but few may know some of the more interesting aspects of this Halloween staple.

Eat your spinach like Popeye

Did you know that spinach promotes a healthy heart? According to Newspaper Metro, spinach is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber, making it a heart-healthy food worthy of addition to anyone’s diet.

How to prevent car theft

Deter thieves by keeping valuables out of sight. I do not leave anything in sight inside my car. Few motorists think much about preventing vehicle theft, until their cars are stolen.

I have had enough

Enough is enough! The months of January and February of this year went well enough. Then the month of March came with a different kind of scenario that none of us have ever experienced before called coronavirus. Our lifestyle has never been the same since March.