by perrello | Oct 29, 2019 | Family Life
Planning a child’s birthday party is a fun experience but can also be a bit stressful. Here are some great tips to make sure everything goes as smooth as possible: When creating your invite list remember that your child does not have to invite their whole class. If...
by perrello | Oct 24, 2019 | Family Life
Halloween is now one of the biggest consumer holidays in America. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2014 Halloween Consumer Spending Survey, celebrants spent an average of $77 each on their costumes, candy, party decorations and greeting cards. But more...
by perrello | Oct 24, 2019 | Family Life
Fires kill more Americans than all natural disasters combined. Nearly half of all home-fire deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. as family members sleep. Fire safety experts believe that half of these deaths could be prevented with a smoke alarm. This year’s NFPD...
by perrello | Oct 22, 2019 | Family Life
At first blush, it might seem like a classic that has remained pretty steady and predictable over the years. Pie is pie, right? Look a little closer. It turns out, we can sneak a peek into history and fads when we consider what types of pie were popular at the time....
by perrello | Oct 18, 2019 | Family Life
Chicken feed produced a golden egg for one Illinois candy company. Back in 1900, Gustav Goelitz’s Confectionery Company produced and sold candy corn as chicken feed. Goelitz marketed the candy in a box branded with a rooster and the tagline: “Something to...
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