People of all ages are being affected by the global health crisis, but it is important to remember that the lives of older adults have been especially disrupted. After all, the opportunities to socialize, take various classes and enjoy an active lifestyle are among the main reasons that people choose to live in a Life […]
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Two Recipes for Adding Seafood to Summer Meals
Grilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face uncertainty in many aspects of life, one place they should be able to turn to for normalcy is food. One option that checks boxes including comfort, fun, taste and variety: seafood. As […]
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Five Simple Ways to Bring Calm into Your Home
From the global devastation of COVID-19 to the national grief, horror and widespread protests set off by the killing of George Floyd, the world is reeling with chaos. No wonder waves of fear, pain and uncertainty are infiltrating our thoughts and emotions — and thus, our homes. We’re witnessing the most disease the world has […]
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Forever on the Water
Jeff and Kerrie Sanson have built a life together centered around the water. For Jeff, it began at birth, growing up in a nautical family and spending his young adulthood working as a commercial fisherman. Thirty years ago, his affinity for boats led to his founding of Pacific Yacht Management in Seattle, a company that […]
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Recipe for a Timeless Carrot Cake
Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created using everyday ingredients. Find more dessert inspiration at Culinary.net. Carrot Cake Ingredients: Cake: Frosting: Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and […]
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What We’ve All Learned from Working from Home
The recent transition to widespread working from home has shown that the experience has been both educational and eye-opening for many. Working at home means learning to cope with distractions, working with space constraints, managing time with family and learning new skills. And, according to new consumer research, it has also meant reassessing what is […]
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Fire Up the Grill for Smoked Fruit
As summer grilling season sets in, Americans grab their tongs to take advantage of backyard barbecue opportunities. In addition to classic cookout fare like ribs, steak, chicken, burgers and hot dogs, the experts at Dole recommend giving fruits and vegetables a shot on the grill to bring out new tastes and ways to enjoy everyday […]
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Survey Finds the Top 5 Most-Popular Home Projects During the Quarantine
With most people in lockdown or still spending the majority of their hours at home amid social distancing, suddenly home projects lingering on the back burner have come roaring to life. In a period that has been sharply defined by product shortages, time at home has never been so abundant, as many adults were furloughed […]
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A Study in Flatware
I might as well be a split-pea floating in the middle of the ocean. It was a subject that caught me off-guard, thinking it would be like all the other kitchen item study subjects. Even napkin rings and kitchen utensil holders unfolded with a bevy of excitement, as the article subjects were historically significant. Not […]