(NAPSI)—If your family is like most, there are a few things about your home that really annoy you. Fortunately, ingenious solutions are available for four of the most common pet peeves when it comes to lighting and electronics: Never Enough Outlets: The average family charges up to 12 devices a day. With connectivity more prevalent Read More …
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Holiday Hints Top Tips For Buying Safe Toys by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—For happier holidays with your family, here are answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions about toy safety: How do I pick out safe toys? Choose a toy that matches your child’s age and interests. Always follow the age grading on toy packaging and be sure to keep toys labeled 3+ away from children under Read More …
Smart Snacking Celebrate Popcorn: October Is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
(NAPSI)—Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As farmers head into the fields to harvest crops, families and friends gather to honor this ever-popular treat. Whether stovetop, microwave or ready-to-eat, we consume 13 billion quarts each year of this wholesome, Read More …
America’s Heroes A Lasting Tribute To American Soldiers
(NAPSI)—More than 30 million Americans have served in the United States Army. If you or someone you care about is among them, you can now order a personalized, commemorative brick that will be permanently placed along the pathway to the future National Museum of the United States Army. Making a Museum The National Army Museum Read More …
Be Car Care Aware Time Is Money When It Comes To Car Maintenance
(NAPSI)—Whether changing the oil, replacing the wiper blades or checking the tires, finding the time to perform simple preventative vehicle maintenance is money in the bank. According to research conducted by automotive market research firm IMR Inc., one out of three consumers who put off routine vehicle maintenance do so because they cannot find a Read More …
Hints For Homeowners Life Is Loud—But You Can Still Enjoy A Quiet Home
(NAPSI)—Home life is changing, so sound dampening is more important than ever. Life is getting louder inside and around the home. Televisions, home theaters, computers and video games blare from almost every room. Family cell phones ring or buzz. Life gets loud. So much so, in fact, that the National Institute on Deafness and Other Read More …
Our Insect Enemies Invasive Pests Go Postal: How To Keep Them Out Of The Mail
(NAPSI)—If you’re not careful, an innocent trip to the post office could have a devastating impact on U.S. agriculture, economy and natural resources. That’s because invasive pests can easily hide in fruits and vegetables and on plants, then quickly spread to new areas when sent through the mail. Introducing even one pest to a new Read More …
Community Concerns Helping Minnesota’s Farms, Food And Future
(NAPSI)—Minnesota could soon be well on its way to becoming a leading state in agriculture and a greater competitor in the global food economy. Minnesota is already an impactful food and ag state, but with the right candidates in its legislature and a partner as governor, it could be even better. That could be good Read More …
Health Bulletin Recovering From Stroke
(NAPSI)—Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability—in fact, it’s even more disabling than it is fatal. The period following a stroke can be difficult for patients and their loved ones, as they grapple with the uncertainties of recovery. For example, Sabrina Warren-White was a busy professional when a stroke in left her unable to Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Four Tips For Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future
(NAPSI)—While no one really likes to talk about the scenarios in which life insurance becomes necessary, having these conversations and taking the required steps to insure your legacy is the best way to protect loved ones’ financial futures—and is especially important as you near retirement. According to a 2018 study by Life Insurance and Market Read More …