Oct 28, 2025
Is Halloween America’s Favorite Holiday?
You may have noticed that #Halloween gets a lot more attention in the United States these days. Even when you factor in the truly American penchant for catering to — and monetizing — people’s interests, the #holiday has seen incredible growth in interest and participation. Much of this growth is thanks to adults. Nearly half […]
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Oct 14, 2025
Are You Really Going to Wear That Again?
As the seasons shift, you probably turned first to a few core #clothing staples to deal with the cooler temperatures: long sleeves, hoodies, jackets and other transitional garments. Big stacks of cold-weather #garments lie in wait, however, for even harsher weather ahead. The challenge at this point of the year is to decide which garments […]
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Sep 30, 2025
It’s Time to Reset Your Fall Routine
You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures (a bit) cooler. The kids have returned to school and the merchandise on the store shelves has a sepia-toned, spooky or pumpkin-spice bent. And even if the first leaf hasn’t changed color, it’s fall. As your rhythms adjust to the available daylight, you […]
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Sep 16, 2025
Observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on Sept. 19 this year, honoring service members who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). Its eternal message? That POWs and MIAs will not be forgotten. National POW/MIA Recognition Day became an official observance under President Jimmy Carter in 1979, with […]
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Sep 3, 2025
How to Help Your Aging Relatives Declutter and Downsize
As people get older, they often enter a paradox: They have collected a lifetime of memorabilia and possessions, and they may only use a tiny fraction as their needs, interests and health circumstances change. The problem isn’t limited to the elderly; people of all ages keep substantial amounts of things they don’t necessarily need. But […]
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