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...
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...
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