You can cook like the pros without ever firing up a restaurant-caliber range—or tearing out countertops. Here are some ideas that won’t require a contractor. Choose Easy-Grab Cabinet Hardware Quick access to gear and ingredients makes a kitchen run smoothly. One small but important detail: cabinet hardware. Long, rectangular pulls are easier to grip than…
Repair Shower Stall Membrane to Repair a Leak
Dear James: A dark spot is forming on the ceiling below my master bathroom with a tile floor. My newer house is just past the warranty. Where should I look for the water leak? —Amy F. Dear Amy: It seems like problems always occur just after the new house warranty expires. The basic plumbing is…
60-Year-Old in Hospital Separated From Beloved Dog—Until Kind Nurse Adopts Him, Reunites Them Before Christmas
December 30, 2021
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Christmas arrived early for one Rome resident in New York who, falling ill, was separated from his four-legged best friend, Boomer—but they were reunited thanks to the kindness of a local nurse who went beyond the call of duty. The ailing 60-year-old, John Burley, had been taken to the hospital just before Thanksgiving. Unable to…
Little Ways to Love Your Home in the New Year
Instead of feeling blue after the holidays, consider this your opportunity for a clean slate. Tackle one (or a few!) of these small ways to declutter and restyle your home for a brighter, happier, and cleaner new year. Adorn a Bare Mantel Resist the urge to shop to fill that empty ledge. Instead, strategically use…
Two Moms, a CEO and a Physician, Step Up to Homeschool Kids: ‘You Will Never Ever Regret’
December 29, 2021
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Over the last decade, there has been an exponential rise in homeschooling across the United States. What is driving parents to make this choice, and some to even leave their careers to do so? I had a chance to speak to two faith-centered moms—one from the corporate sector and the other a physician—who embarked on…
5 Rules for Finding Purpose in Life
Today’s world is so full of fools who have turned the world into a chaotic mess that the most basic, common-sense statements become nuggets of profound wisdom. I almost stood up and cheered when I came across one of these the other day. The statement in question was made by Abigail Shrier, an Oxford and…
Dear June: Woman Does Not Feel Supported by Close Friends
I have a simple question about a close friend and her husband. Our youngest son recently was engaged. There will be an engagement party coming up and an e-vite was sent. Our friends responded “no” because they would be attending a college football game but would let us know if their plans change. We know…
‘Let Your Heart Be Light’: Putting Your Cares Away
Raise your hand if you thought the world would be feeling a little less heavy by now. It wasn’t just me, was it? As 2021 winds down to a close, so many are wishing for a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Here are a few ways to ensure “your troubles will be miles away.” Turn…
The Magic Fix for Family Life: Dinner Together
Imagine if there was one, simple thing parents could do for their children that would lead to the following results: better mental and physical health, higher self-esteem, less risky behavior, better academic performance, better communication skills, and a better relationship between parent and child. The family meal: 20 years of research has shown that this…
6 Happy Ways to Start Your Homeschool Day
A cheerful morning routine can really jumpstart your homeschool day like nothing else. Do your kids seem slower than snails some mornings? Or maybe they’re lost in daydreams and just can’t seem to get started on schoolwork. Well, you can put a little pep in their step and spark motivation with these happy, engaging morning…
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