(NAPSI)—If your family is like most, the kitchen is your home’s central gathering place. Now, homeowners are looking to enhance their kitchens’ appeal with a timeless and transitional design that also makes a personal statement. Expert Advice A recent survey of top architects and designers found that when it comes to kitchens, neutrals win the Read More …
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College Planning: Ten Tips On Leaving School
(NAPSI)—Once your college years are behind you and your future before you, the first step into that future is to move out of your dorm or college apartment. Moving Ideas Here, from the experts on moving at Penske Truck Rental, are 10 ways you may make that transition a little easier: Share. Ask around. Perhaps Read More …
Small Business News & Notes: How To Use Online Reviews To Invest In The Best Technology For Your Office
by Mark DiGiammarino (NAPSI)—Anyone who’s in charge of purchasing technology for a small business knows there’s a bit of alchemy in the procurement process: You apply instinct. You ask your colleagues for advice. You research what the critics in the magazines say. Increasingly, you’re also reading the online reviews on specialized sites. Reading online reviews Read More …
Food For Thought Health Benefits Of Plant-Based Nutrition
(NAPSI)—As people continue to look for ways to live healthier lifestyles, the plant-based diet continues to gain momentum. A plant-based diet describes a way of eating in which there is an emphasis on plant foods in the form of colorful fruits and vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Supporting Your Health with Plant-Based Foods Benefits of Read More …
Money Making Ideas Hobbies That May Make You Money
(NAPSI)—In the gig economy, many people take hobbies such as playing video games, travel or food and turn them into very lucrative side hustles. For example, the eSports market started as a community of online gamers and is now estimated to be a $1 billion industry with investors including ESPN and YouTube. Four Steps Toward Read More …
Consumer Corner Major Changes Headed To A Product Label Near You
(NAPSI)—If you’re like 90 percent of shoppers, you consult the Nutrition Facts panel on food packages before you buy. To make it easier to make informed food choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a new Nutrition Facts label. Here are the seven major new features: Increased print size for “Calories.” Calorie Read More …
Managing Your Finances Nuts, Bolts And Risks Of Data Aggregation
(NAPSI)—If putting all your financial information online and in one place sounds like a good idea, there are many companies—often called data aggregators—ready to help you organize your financial life. However, before you share your account information and other sensitive financial details with data aggregators, it pays to know how these services operate and how Read More …
Car Care Council A Little Auto Care Goes A Long Way
(NAPSI)—Performing simple preventative maintenance on your vehicle will go a long way toward protecting your vehicle investment, say the experts. “Buying a new car today comes with a hefty price tag when you add up the down payment, monthly car payments and higher insurance rates. Neglecting its care can mean even higher costs down the Read More …
Education News And Notes Raising Kids Who Speak For The Bees
(NAPSI)—Remember the Lorax, who spoke for the trees? Dr. Seuss’ tale laid important groundwork by encouraging the next generation to care about the environment. As Seuss wrote, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Regardless of age or ability, students who care “a whole awful Read More …
Moving Ideas: Six Smart Moves When Hiring Movers
(NAPSI)—The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that over 17 million Americans move to a new home every year. If you’re ever among them, knowing a few facts and figures can help you have a smoother move. Moving Tips To help, the experts at the American Moving and Storage Association, the national trade association for professional movers, Read More …