Northern Virginia Extends A Warm Welcome To Canadian Visitors (NAPSI)—Now that the U.S.-Canada land border has re-opened, and as the weather turns cooler, a wonderful way for Canadians to relax and enjoy time with family and friends is on a road trip to Northern Virginia. To make it even better, many hotels, attractions and restaurants Read More …
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YOUR YARD
Backyarding Trends in 2022: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts Americans Will Continue to Expand Outdoor Living (NAPSI)—“Backyarding”—the trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic —is here to stay and will continue to expand in 2022, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and Read More …
HOLIDAY HEALTH HINTS
Ring In The New Year With An ‘Anti’ Resolution List (NAPSI)—As the world celebrates the new year, many will make an annual list of resolutions and goals, which often include improving overall health and fitness. As we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, improving overall health is front and center, more so than usual. However, Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN
2022 Set To Be A Big Year For Kate And William (NAPSI)—In the midst of a pandemic, family drama and the passing of Prince Phillip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shining examples of grace and optimism over the last couple of years. Picking up the pace of their Royal engagements, the couple has Read More …
CONTEST CORNER
Winning The Future (NAPSI)—Fame and fortune may await writers and artists who enter annual contests for those focused on the future. The Contests Popular science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future Contest in 1983 for aspiring writers of speculative fiction. The award is considered the genre’s most prestigious and the Read More …
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
Party Planning Pointers For The Holidays (NAPSI)—This holiday season, many Americans are entertaining the idea of having a festive gala. Here are 6 party planning hints that can help your next get-together be fun for both you and your guests: Celebration Suggestions 1.Plan your guest list: You want people who are compatible but that doesn’t have Read More …
CHRISTMAS TRADITION
The Royal Roots Of Today’s Christmas Traditions (NAPSI)—Many Americans are not aware that some of the enduring Christmas traditions they enjoy every year are rooted in those started by the British Royal Family back in the 1840s. Here’s a look at a few of the more colorful: The Christmas Tree It all started with Queen Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
How To Achieve A Healthy Mind And Body In The New Normal (NAPSI)—The way people live—from how they eat, sleep, work and move their bodies—has been disrupted in the last year-and-a-half, and adapting to and achieving mind-body balance amid these changes is no easy task. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter routines and take Read More …
MYTHS & REALITIES
The Curse On The House Of Grimaldi (NAPSI)—Long before American actress Meghan Markle married into the British royal family, another famous actress, Grace Kelly, became a princess when she married Prince Rainer III of Monaco. Like Markle, Kelly brought a global spotlight on the royal family she was marrying into. That marriage, however, was under Read More …
PET HEALTH
Five Ways To Treat Your Pet To A Spooky, Safe Halloween by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA (NAPSI)—It’s no secret that pets are like family—holiday traditions included.This Halloween bring your pups in on the spooky fun by decking them out in a scary cute costume and training them to be the most polite trick-or-treater on the block. Read More …