Here’s how you can get your home Halloween ready without blowing a frightening amount of cash. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (The video above is from a Good Morning Jacksonville segment from 2019) It’s the first weekend of September, which means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween decorations. Think it’s too […]
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COVID cases rising in Iowa schools with no mask mandates, minimal contact tracing
Cordy Alpers, 15, plays with her family’s kitten, Artie, at their home in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Cordy wears a mask at school, where she finds there is less space for social distancing than last year. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette) Cordy Alpers, 15, helps her dad, Dan […]
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Watch now: Mattoon family holds backyard rodeo party | Local
Madyx Farmer, 7, rides an inflatable bouncing horse during the barrel riding competition at his grandparents’ backyard rodeo party on Sunday in Mattoon. ROB STROUD, JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER MATTOON — For two years now, the COVID-19 […]
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Do video games level up kids’ money skills?
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]
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These Eye-Catching Outdoor Christmas Decorations Just Keep Getting Better
For decades, neighbors have been trying to outdo each other with their outdoor displays at Christmas. From Clark Griswold to Darren McGavin, Ralphie’s foul-mouthed father, holiday movies portray a minefield of tactics used to achieve the status of “Best Christmas Decorations on the Block.” This competition has now moved into […]
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Queen of Free: Smart shopping tips for Labor Day sales
Stores seem to advertise a sale on almost every holiday. Consumers usually have time off and they might consider spending of their free time, and their money. INDIANAPOLIS — Are Labor Day sales worth the hype? On 13Sunrise, Cherie Lowe, the Queen of Free, share some advice on shopping holiday […]
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29 Things To Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Garage Space
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The Stroller, Sept. 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to [email protected] Please include a daytime telephone number. Groups welcome to participate in Leechburg parade, memorial ceremony Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking groups and entries to participate in […]
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Organizing that messy garage
Garages can become an awfully cluttered jumble with way too much stuff that’s been dumped inside, and that can also be a danger to your family and vehicles. Take these steps to get it all under control. 1. Organize everything in containers by season — summer, winter, spring and fall […]
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DEAR READERS: Garages can become an awfully cluttered jumble with way too much stuff that’s been dumped inside, and that can also be a danger to your family and vehicles. Take these steps to get it all under control. Organize everything in containers by season — summer, winter, spring and […]
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Organizing that messy garage worth the effort | News, Sports, Jobs
Garages can become an awfully cluttered jumble with way too much stuff that’s been dumped inside, and that can also be a danger to your family and vehicles. Take these steps to get it all under control. 1. Organize everything in containers by season — summer, winter, spring […]
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Trial pieces of art pottery fetch varied prices | News, Sports, Jobs
Art pottery is made by a single talented artist, a group of designers and artists who share the different steps, or a large company that has expensive machinery, men who make the molds, throw the clay and manage the hot ovens, and many talented designers and artists. Trial […]
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Five Geneva Watch Days Highlights to Look for This Fall
This week, more than 20 watch brands presented a new batch of introductions at Geneva Watch Days, a virtual and in-person event held throughout the Swiss city in hotels, boutiques, and manufactures. While a few significant new collections from Breitling, Ulysse Nardin, and Parmigiani warrant a deeper dive in the […]
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11 Job Secrets of Paleographers
Tempting though it may be to assume that paleography is related to paleontology, all the fields share is the prefix paleo, meaning old. In paleography’s case, that old refers to old writing. And if you’ve ever seen a Gothic manuscript—those exquisite medieval works in which each letter looks nearly indistinguishable […]
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6 sports-themed birthday party ideas worth a gold medal
NewFolks may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If your kids love sports, hosting a sports-themed birthday party is a slam dunk. Party goers get to run around and play, and your child gets to have birthday party revolving around the sport they enjoy. Thankfully, […]
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$5.2K Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti Mural Plate Set
Louis Vuitton started as a trunk maker, and throughout the years it has sold items that not just double-up as interior design pieces, but are in fact standalone homeware oddities, and now in honor of the Nicolas Ghesquière-designed Fall/Winter 2021 womenswear collection, Louis Vuitton has partnered with Fornasetti for a […]
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When Does Sam’s Club Put Out Halloween Stuff 2021?
Halloween is on the horizon and if you’re itching to get going on decking your home in spooky decor, you might be wondering where to find it. Little by little jack-o-lantern items are popping up on retailers’ shelves. But what about the really bold and bizarre statement pieces? One of […]
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Three Ming Tree vases each have a different trial glaze color
Art pottery is made by a single talented artist, a group of designers and artists who share the different steps, or a large company that has expensive machinery, men who make the molds, throw the clay and manage the hot ovens, and many talented designers and artists. Trial pieces are […]
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Memories of Magic Forest up for auction in Lake George
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Up until just a couple years ago, a drive up Route 9 toward the village of Lake George would take visitors past, among other things, Paul Bunyan and Uncle Sam. The former Magic Forest amusement park, located at the corner of Route 9 and Bloody […]
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How Video Games Can Level Up Kids’ Money Skills
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]