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  • Spaghetti Nights0

    Monday nights are usually my nights to make a nice dinner. Whether it be a roast and mashed potatoes, chicken carbonara, or some kind of Italian meal, it’s the day where I work on laundry all day, get some chores done, and focus on that Monday night dinner to start a new school and workweek.

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  • How do You Like Your Veggies?

    How do You Like Your Veggies?0

    OK, so I’ll be the first to admit that this wasn’t always a hot subject for me. French Fries were my choice in a veggie: that or a side salad with ranch. I always made up for the healthy foods with fruit, so it never bothered me. Once I started to change my way of

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around Later” by Abby Schneiderman and Adam Seifer with Gene Newman

    The Bookworm Sez: “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around Later” by Abby Schneiderman and Adam Seifer with Gene Newman0

    It’d be just your luck. You’re outside, enjoying a nice sunny day and, like Wile E. Coyote, a piano falls on your head. Or a car crashes through the wall, onto your bed. Or tree-climbing wasn’t such a good idea. Stuff happens, and “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus” by Abby Schneiderman and

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  • Spring Cleaning Hacks0

    Fingers crossed, the warmer weather is here to stay and, with the switch to Daylight Savings Time, spring is in the air. With this change of season comes the long-held tradition of spring cleaning. Deep cleaning some of the hidden, hardworking parts of your home might be a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do

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  • Potential Cost-Benefit of Growing Your Own Produce.0

    If you have been to the grocery store lately, you may have noticed the price of vegetables. I have done some research, and I now realize how much money can be saved just by planting a few of your own vegetables. The initial investment is pennies compared to the savings. You also have the satisfaction

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  • Five Food Tips for Weight Loss0

    Most people wouldn’t mind trimming a few pounds; certainly not after being stuck inside during a global pandemic for the last year or so. I for one have gained and lost the “Covid 15” more than once and am set on keeping the weight off. As I organized my research for this week’s column, I

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  • The Culture of the Kingdom0

    In Romans 12:1-2, Paul writes, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then

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  • What You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgery0

    Hip replacement, or total hip arthroplasty, is a type of surgery to replace a worn-out or damaged hip joint. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Total hip replacements are typically performed on patients between the ages of 50

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  • Everyday Cleaning Hacks0

    A tidy home has become even more important as we reach a full year of life in a pandemic. From working at home, to stay-at-home orders, to learning from home — our living spaces have taken quite the beating. Now is around the time when many begin spring cleaning. However, a full-on spring cleaning may

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  • Snacky Snacks

    Snacky Snacks0

    OK, so who else has been loving these sunshine-filled days and temps reaching into the 40s!? It has been amazing! Yesterday, I greeted my kids after school on the front porch with their afternoon snacky snack. Pizza goldfish and Oreo cookies were in the spotlight. I could get away with serving my daughter fruit and

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  • Rainwater

    Rainwater0

    The snow is finally on its way out, and it will be time to start working the soil and begin planting your garden. I received a phone call last week asking about other ways to help the environment while gardening. I suggested collecting rainwater. Purchasing a rain barrel can be expensive, but you may save

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  • When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?0

    At some point in your life you may have prepared a Last Will & Testament or Powers of Attorney. Perhaps you signed them when your family was young and you needed some documents, “just in case.” Then they were put away in that drawer or filing cabinet and sat there for decades. Have you ever

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