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Maximize Your Outdoor Space for Holidays

A few entertaining ideas.  ——- The holiday season comes at a time when the weather can be anywhere from cool to frigid. But even if the weather outside is somewhat frightful, holiday entertaining in outdoor spaces can still be delightful. Making the most of outdoor spaces during the holidays and the rest of the winter […]

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A Fun Look at the Origins of Video Games

A quick look back.  ——- The worldwide gaming market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Statista reports that revenue from video games was estimated at almost $347 billion US in 2023, and the mobile gaming market generated an estimated $248 billion US of that total. While digital games like “Call of Duty” and “The Legend of […]

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Know Your “Jack-O’-Lantern”

Time for pumpkin carving.  ——- The toothy grins of jack-o’-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren’t always tied to the October holiday. The history behind jack-o’-lanterns is not entirely known and there are multiple origin […]

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How to Make the Most of Halloween!

Only two weeks away.  ——- Many countries around the globe celebrate Halloween, which is one of the world’s oldest holidays, dating back to pagan times.  In countries such as Ireland, Canada and the United States, traditions include costume parties, trick-or-treating, pranks and games. Versions of the holiday are celebrated elsewhere, too. Drive through a suburban neighborhood […]

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Mother’s Day Ideas

  This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the U.S..    ——- The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits […]

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