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Canned goods dos and don'ts

Canned goods can be found in many kitchens. Canned goods run the gamut from fruits and vegetables to soups and sauces. The canning process helps to seal in the flavor and produce a shelf-stable product that can last much longer than foods packaged through alternative methods. North America is the...

The nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes

A reference to sweet potatoes may immediately conjure images of Thanksgiving dinner tables, where the popular tuber often is featured during dinner and dessert. Though it's likely sweet potatoes, also known as yams, are most popular in fall, they're both available and enjoyable year-round. That's...

Considerations for your second act

Many people see their careers as one of their defining characteristics. Children are often asked what they want to be when they grow up, and as adults they will likely be asked "What do you do for a living?" more times than they can remember. Work is undoubtedly a major component of life for most...

Fitness regimens for those 50+

Fitness is an important component of overall wellness. Indeed, staying active has been linked to a number of noteworthy benefits, including decreased disease risk and improved mental health. Routine exercise helps a person burn calories and maintain a healthy weight. Tufts Medicine says weight gain...

Horoscopes for 02/20/25

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 People are not mind readers, Aries. If you want others to know how you are feeling, you are going to have to give them some sort of indication this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may discover that you enjoy a great deal of support from other people right now, Taurus. This...

What to know about kitchen cabinet projects

Kitchens have long been characterized as the busiest room in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and cooked, but they also tend to be gathering spaces where families connect at the end of a day and where guests congregate during holiday celebrations and birthday parties. All that time in...

6 benefits of spaying and neutering

Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions reached all-time highs. Now that offices have reopened and people have returned to work and other...

How to make the most of your local library

Local libraries are invaluable resources for residents, including students and their families. The value of libraries has been recognized for far longer than many may realize. The Franklin Public Library, opened in 1778 in Franklin, Massachusetts, is considered the first lending library in the...

Horoscopes for 02/13/25

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, impulsiveness may cause friction with loved ones this week, so avoid rushing into decisions. Keep an open mind when others come to you with their thoughts. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect some clarity regarding a recent financial decision this week. You'll get...

Did you know?

It's hard to imagine Valentine's Day without chocolate, and that association can be traced to a name that is very familiar to people who enjoy sweets on February 14. According to History.com, Richard Cadbury utilized advancements at his family's chocolate factory in England to produce new varieties...