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."...

A crackling fire is a great place to gather and creates a relaxed vibe in any home. But, if the chimney hasn't been cleaned in years, it's time to hire a chimney sweeper. The last thing you want is to end up in a room full of smoke from a dirty chimney, or worse, with...

You can make memories as well as decorations this Halloween season, without breaking your budget. Halloween comes in right behind Christmas as the most popular holiday for yard decorations. A recent survey found that over 73 percent of Americans celebrate, spending a...

Lovely mums are in their full glory in October. Some late blooming varieties will make it completely through the month. If you have planted garden mums (as opposed to container or florist mums), help ensure their survival by mulching heavily after the first frost,...

Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America's fall foliage. During this month there will be many options for viewing as the color changes start happening in the New England area around...

It's 2 degrees in Saint Paul and you're heading to Jamaica. What to wear? Bustle.com recommends layers, not coats. Coats have to be stashed in overhead bins when you get on the plane, adding just another bulky object to your travel. For women, try layering a tank top,...

It's too late to celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day. That was July 5th, but it was for gardeners and farmers. That was also Workaholic's Day, so building a scarecrow gave those folks a break. Your fall scarecrow will be more festive. You can dress it in whatever outfit...