As the black night sky yielded to twilight over the calm Atlantic, I gasped in awe as the tippy-top of the sun’s sphere pierced the horizon. Like the first brush stroke from a new color palette onto a watercolor painting, the whites and blues were met with bursts of warm glowing orange. Instantly, a myriad…
Affordable Luxury at a Stunning Florida Resort
Capture the Essence of Old Florida in Pasco County
By Patti Nickell From Tribune News Service OK, let’s have a show of hands. How many of you have even seen a kumquat, let alone tasted one? That’s what I thought. I admit that I had never eaten one either. However, the small community of Dade City in southwest Florida’s Pasco County has made a…
Your Pets Need an Emergency Plan, Too
Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We talk about it a lot because it’s so very important. But what about your pets? Are your pets prepared to face and survive disaster? According to ServiceMaster Restore, 83 percent of pet owners live in…
Install a Towel Warmer
If your bathroom just can’t be warm enough for you, especially in the winter months, consider treating yourself to an electric towel warmer. Not only is it heating your towels, it’s also making a cold space warmer. So, you’ll appreciate the luxury of stepping out of the shower or bathtub and wrapping yourself in a…
Shrimp and Grits
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Shrimp and grits is a beloved Southern dish that originated as a humble and inexpensive meal for fishermen and their families. While traditionally a breakfast item, it has evolved into a popular dinner dish that can be found in all manner of restaurants, from casual seafood shacks to…
Why Poor Quality Sleep Can Be the Critical Factor Behind Any Number of Conditions: Part II
How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…
A Simple, Free Way to Heal Your Gut—With No Side Effects
The gut is our main digestive organ and “second brain.” An imbalanced gut can negatively affect our body’s absorption of nutrients, blood sugar regulation, immunity, and even our mood. And there is a free method to help heal your gut: meditation. Dr. Sunjya K. Schweig is an expert in complex chronic illnesses and a practitioner…
Day Beds, Benches and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Day beds, benches and ottomans come in different shapes and sizes. And while some are for actual sleeping, many are not. Often considered as a space-saving alternative to a regular bed or simply as a space filler, day beds, ottomans and benches can serve a useful purpose. Day…
‘Cook the World’: Sweetwater Chef Introduces Students to Multicultural Cuisines
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh—Andrew Alvarez’s immigrant parents had high standards. From an early age, he knew they hoped a career in medicine or engineering would follow his 2004 graduation from Quaker Valley High School. There was only one problem, and it was a biggie: Cooking is what actually fired the Sewickley, Pennsylvania…
Design Recipes: Coffee Tables and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Both coffee tables and ottomans serve as functional decorations that blend seamlessly into the design of your living space. While we believe that you can’t go wrong with either choice, knowing the differences between them, and what questions to ask when deciding to bring one home, can help…
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