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...
by perrello | Oct 15, 2019 | Family Life
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...
by perrello | Oct 14, 2019 | Family Life
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...
by perrello | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Life
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,...
by perrello | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Life
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...
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