Houseplants don’t just look pretty, they can lift your mood and have a variety of health benefits for you and your family. Researchers, for instance, have found that houseplants add moisture to the air – a convenient benefit during cold dry winters. Rooms with plants also have less dust and mold floating around, and […]
After World War II, rationing in Europe made chocolate so expensive that an Italian pastry maker named Pietro Ferrero began adding chopped hazelnuts to stretch out his supply of chocolate to create what he called “Pasta Gianduja” – a hard paste that was sliced and placed on bread, like cheese. A few years later, he […]
Another nationwide general election is weeks away so here are a few things to do and keep in mind before the big day: · Except for North Dakota, you’ll need to register to vote if you’ve never done so. To check your state’s deadline for registering – or if you’re in the District of […]
As another school year begins – with many of our children back to a bricks-and-mortar school and many still learning from home – you’re likely looking for new ways to keep your kids’ brains stimulated and developing as they should. Online gaming often gets a bad rap and staring at computer or TV screen […]
