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Indian Summer in the Tetons

When summer days start to slip away and winter looms ahead, fall becomes a cherished time in Grand Teton National Park. Jackson Hole locals have always known autumn as the perfect time to enjoy the park — summer crowds are gone and the weather is perfect for hiking, biking, fishing or just lounging [...]

The New Tour Groups: What a Way to Go!

Suddenly you have an urge to travel, but your husband isn’t in the mood, your best friend is busy and you don’t want to take off on your own. The ideal solution? A group tour conducted by a museum, college or an educational institution, states travel expert and author Evelyn Kaye.
The New Breed of Tour [...]

Turkey Trivia

Fun Facts About America’s Favorite Bird
A long-time centerpiece of American holiday feasts, the turkey has a colorful and delicious history. Here are some intriguing facts about our nation’s favorite bird, provided by Woodbridge Vintage Barrel Chips that you probably didn’t know:

Turkeys originated in North and Central America, and evidence indicates that they have been around [...]

Five Tips to Make Your Spring Cleaning a Breeze

Traditionally, spring is a time to throw open the shutters, roll up the rugs and engage in some heavy-duty cleaning. Spurred on by warm air and sunshine, we tackle once-a-year chores the likes of:

washing window screens and mini-blinds
vacuuming/dry cleaning curtains and valances
cleaning walls, ceilings and woodwork
stripping old floor wax
cleaning decks and patio furniture
washing vinyl siding, [...]

Get off the Interstates — Two-Lane Travel Reveals Real America!

Baby boomers have been driving the super highways for nearly 30 years, watching the scenery fly by at 75 miles per hour. But are we missing the real America?
“I believe there is a renewed interest today in those two-lane roads we remember from so long ago,” states Loren Eyrich, editor and publisher of “Two-Lane Roads”, [...]

Proper Nutrition Adds to Success in School

As millions of school children head back to the classroom, parents have two lessons of their own to learn: 1) why their kids may not be eating what is packed in their lunches, and 2) the correlation between good nutrition and strong academic performance.
“A healthy, well-balanced lunch can help your child’s mental acuity and alertness,” [...]

Turkey Talk-Line Fields Questions on Preparing the Perfect Bird

1. WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO THAW A TURKEY? (14,417 questions)
Refrigerator thawing is recommended. However, if short on time, submerge the turkey in cold water. Thawing turkey at room temperature allows bacterial growth and is not recommended.
* Refrigerator Thawing

o Thaw breast side up in its unopened wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator.
o Allow at [...]

The Simple Way to Paint Fancy Finishes

There are usually two schools of thought when it comes to viewing paint: one is that it’s nothing more than a way to color a wall. The other is that it’s an artistic tool that stokes the human imagination and helps create visual illusions.
With that said, this is for everyone who wants to do more [...]

30th Anniversary of Microwave Oven Marks Revolution in America’s Home Kitchens

AMANA, Iowa — It’s been 30 years since the first household microwave oven was introduced to families across America. Hailed as a technological breakthrough and criticized as a gimmick that would ruin the fine art of cooking, the Amana Radarange was debuted in Chicago in 1967 as a product that would forever change how Americans [...]