Habits create a domino effect; once you begin a habit and stick with it, you can see the effects of it flowing into other areas of your life, for better or worse. But what if it’s easier than you think to make the healthy choice? Most people put off developing healthy habits, especially at home, [...]
More consumers are conducting financial transactions online and may become vulnerable to tracking, hacking, identity theft, phishing scams, and other cyberspace risks. While nothing can guarantee complete safety on the Internet, understanding how to protect your privacy can help mitigate your exposure to risk. Here are some ways to help you safeguard your information: Read [...]
Never shy away from incorporating pumpkin into fall cooking, especially in savory dishes. The epitome of a fall casserole—layers of pumpkin, cheese, and bacon meld together perfectly for a taste of the season in every bite. Ingredients: For the pumpkin sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 15 ounces pumpkin puree 1 cup chicken broth 1 [...]
Ingredients: 1 box large elbow macaroni noodles ( cook in advance) 1 large can Hormel chili 1 small can Hormel chili with beans "hot" 1 lb ground beef/ground turkey ( brown meat) Chili powder to taste Directions: Put all in slow cooker on low to keep warm all day. Oyster crackers, shredded cheese and sour [...]
Old Fashioned Marshmallows A variation on the recipe in Joy of Cooking, originally published in 1931. Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons (packets) of plain granulated Knox gelatin 1/2 cup of cold water 2 cups of granulated sugar ½ cup white corn syrup (Karo) ½ cup hot water 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract [...]
Vacations during the summer months might have you thinking about timeshares for resorts in places like Florida or Mexico. They seem like a fun idea for a winter vacation in the sunshine, as well as a good deal financially. They are neither. Like Groundhog Day One of the biggest problems with timeshares in general is [...]
Between 1910 and 1930, the Green Mountain Club of Vermont established the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States—appropriately dubbed the Long Trail. It inspired another recognizable hiking system along the East Coast, the Appalachian Trail, which is enjoyed by some three million people each year. Although hiking has grown in popularity among the [...]
This sensational summer dessert is made with your favorite ice cream and fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries, folded and frozen into a graham cracker crust. Serves 6–8 Ingredients: For the crust 1½ cups graham crackers, crushed ⅓ cup butter, melted Ingredients: For the filling 2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 1 cup blueberries 1 [...]
From chargrilled food to backyard games—barbecues are the epitome of summer living. Regardless of your party hosting style, throwing a barbecue doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, you should have as much fun planning one as you would attending one! Use these tips to help you host a barbecue that will be the talk of [...]
Summer is here, and it could be time to hit the road on a new adventure. If you’re on a tight budget, you don’t have to give up your summer vacation dreams. Here are a few tips you may be able to use to create the perfect vacation on a limited budget. 1. Travel During [...]
