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Posted on August 31, 2025
Back-to-school shopping is already in full swing, and the National Retail Federation projects that consumers will spend record amounts on supplies and other school-related expenses this year. In the midst of this annual spending spree, we’re reminding consumers that adhering to classic savvy shoppin...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Autumn hiking can be a unique and exciting experience. Thanks to the vibrant foliage, crisp air and smaller crowds than might be around during summer, fall is a prime time to lace up one’s boots and hit the trails. Beyond the opportunity to check out the amazing foliage displays synonymous with this...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Pumpkin spice may be all the rage in October and November, but it’s all about apples in the early weeks of autumn. Visiting a local orchard to hand-pick apples is an entertaining way to spend an afternoon with young or old, and it’s a great opportunity to gather ingredients for apple pie. For fall b...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
When the summer entertaining season draws to a close, homeowners need to ensure their outdoor living areas can handle weather that’s right around the corner. Although outdoor furniture and other items tend to be durable, the impact snow, wind and ice can have on them may lead to damage over time. Th...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, much has changed about the way businesses and consumers interact with one another. The Internet has had a lot to do with that shift, and it continues to inform and affect consumer decisions every day. Online reviews are particularly influential components ...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Autumn means many things: leaves changing color, cool breezes and plenty of apples to pick. When an afternoon spent at the local orchard provides a bounty of apples, people can turn them into flavor-packed treats. This recipe for “Orange-Glazed Apple Tarts” from “Small Sweet Treats” (Gibbs Smith) by...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Welcoming a new puppy into a home is a rewarding and exciting venture that comes with a good deal of responsibility. The first few months of a young dog’s life are essential for development, which impacts the puppy’s behavior, health and well-being for the duration of the animal’s life. It’s crucial...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
Visiting a local apple orchard and picking one’s fill of apples is a quintessential autumn activity. Apple picking is an ideal way to spend time outdoors when the weather tends to be cool and pleasant. Gathering fresh-from-the-tree fruit to turn into favorite fall desserts like cobblers and pies is ...
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Posted on August 31, 2025
The meaning of the term “cozy” varies as it pertains to home decor. For some, cozy may mean intimate spaces with lots of quilts and throws. For others, cozy could indicate bright and airy spaces enhanced by plenty of fresh foliage. Regardless of how they define cozy, homeowners typically want their ...
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