She was a woman of her time and ahead of her time. Sarah Josepha Hale was born in 1788 and, in spite of the era, became a self-taught professional woman, a writer, poet and editor, advocating education and professional work for women. But she was also a creature of...

The Nations of North America Finally Revealed President Thomas Jefferson was deeply curious about the peoples who lived in the West of the unexplored American continent. Rumor was all he had to go on since only a few white fur traders had ever ventured into the...

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Nov. 11, 1918, is recognized as the end of the world's first global conflict, World War I. In 1938, November 11 was named Armistice Day in recognition of those who served. Then came World War II and the greatest...

What can be trickier than keeping all the side dishes hot on Thanksgiving Day? Keeping heads cool during dinnertime conversation. If your family or dinner guests have wide-ranging views on politics and religion, just tell everyone before they arrive that the topics...

Oh, baby. We just went there. Forewarned is forearmed, right? Or something like that. You can stick your head in the sand, or you can have some facts and prepare for the onslaught (a little pre-holiday salad or extra workouts, say). So for those who prefer to be...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 Crow About."...