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Shopping in a New Age
Consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents


Weddings Make a Comeback
Tom Merighi Jr. remembers the days when he was a bit of a miracle worker. A bride wanted a particular hard-to-find protein? Let me see what I can do. If



For the Holiday Table
No matter what the holiday, my mom always bought my sister and me a special memento to mark the occasion. Easter was always the big treat because it included candy.
Bowl of Hearty Goodness
Every winter just as a bitter wind would start to blow and the sky would fill with the grey clouds

Dinner and a Pie
Since December’s all about giving and sharing, I’m sharing three family favorite recipes that are always on our Christmas dinner

Treat for Santa—and Elves
Well, the most wonderful time of the year is here again! It’s time to get out the boxes of Christmas

Pot Pies
This month’s column is dedicated to my sister, Laura Ann. Laura is an amazing home cook, and baker in her own right. She always brings something delicious to special family
Bowl of Hearty Goodness
Every winter just as a bitter wind would start to blow and the sky would fill with the grey clouds of an approaching storm, Mom would turn to my sister

Dinner and a Pie
Since December’s all about giving and sharing, I’m sharing three family favorite recipes that are always on our Christmas dinner table. The lasagna, my mom’s recipe, is a hearty and



Community Impact
Shopping at small businesses is a great way to impact the local community in a positive way. Small businesses play a vital role in the economy, as they create jobs,


Weight Loss Journey
New survey results suggest that 2023 will finally be the year that Americans bring their health back into focus. According to a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 30


Affording College
That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a


Staying Put…for Less
Experts say that with mortgage rates beginning to rise, refinancing your home now might be


Spring Chorus
In the mid-’80s to mid-’90s I was a fan of Calvin and Hobbes, a newspaper comic strip by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The protagonists were featured in more than 2,400 newspapers

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Shopping in a New Age
Consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents


Weddings Make a Comeback
Tom Merighi Jr. remembers the days when he was a bit of a miracle worker. A bride wanted a particular hard-to-find protein? Let me see what I can do. If