by Mike Perrello | Nov 6, 2019 | Family Life
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...
by Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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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