Maintaining Carpets Keeps Your Family Healthy
A United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study revealed that carpet actually helps to clean out air in our homes and offices. The carpet acts as a filter, trapping soils, gasses and pollutants such as pet and human dander, pollen, and even air pollution. This is great news since nearly every home in America has […]
Cranberry Pistachio Bread
Ingredients: 1/4 cup light olive oil 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups pistachio nuts Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F(150 degrees C). In a large […]
What to do When an Investment Performs Poorly
People often think their homes and other possessions are worth more than they are. According to the Journal of Economic Perspectives, that’s why sellers of cars or homes usually ask a higher price than buyers are willing to pay for the property. It’s called the ‘endowment effect.’ From an investment standpoint, the tendency to hold […]
Strength Training Improves Quality of Life
There is one good reason to stay active as we age: living better. According to Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutritional Science and Policy, “it’s way more dangerous not to be active as older adults.” The reason for this warning is decreasing physical activity over time is likely one of the leading causes of age-related […]
The Ancient Language of Christmas
More than any other holiday, Christmas has spawned a language of its own. Words like yule, noel, and wassail are reserved exclusively for the Christmas season. Yuletide has been synonymous with Christmas since at least 900 AD, according to the Guinness Book of Christmas (Guinness). The word yule was derived from the Norse word, Jól, […]
Quick Tips
Quick Tips Humidifier for a Healthy Tree The heating system in your home can dry out your tree, dulling its color and piney fresh scent. To give your tree a healthy boost of moisture, place a humidifier in the room to counteract the drying heat—it’ll stay fresh, and you can soak up the holiday spirit […]