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Safety Tips for Traveling with Pets

Carolina Parent,

Labor Day weekend signals the end of vacation season, and many dogs and cats will be joining their owners for a final summer getaway. Although car trips can be stressful for many household pets, experts agree that they do not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions.

September - In the Kitchen

Alex Allson,

This summer’s release of Ratatouille, presented an opportunity to inspire our three children to eat something new. The movie tells the story of a Parisian rat named Remy, who possesses a particular talent for cooking. And Ratatouille – a Provencal peasant dish of sautéed and baked vegetables - features heavily in the picture’s finale.

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Prevent Home Fires During the Holidays

ARA Content,

Frosty weather, flickering candles and glittering decorations create holiday ambiance. They also account for thousands of personal tragedies each year. Home fires increase significantly between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and they’re often sparked by heating sources, candles and poorly placed decorations. To keep your home and family safe this holiday season, call your local furnace specialist or chimney sweep and be mindful with holiday decorations, especially candles.

Living on Less

Kathleen M. Reilly,

I was as guilty of a super-sized life as the next person — we crammed our schedules full of activities, took vacations, had new cars and our shopping list often contained non-essential purchases. Then came the "dot bomb," and we faced three years of tech-induced layoffs. We didn’t have a choice — we had to downsize.

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At Home: Vintage Chic in the Nursery

Kelly Yale,

When Kerry Leasure, a Dilworth homeowner, found out three years ago that she was pregnant with her first daughter, she knew instantly that she wanted to design her dream vintage nursery.

At Home: Sharing Bedrooms

Jessica Fisher,

Sharing a bedroom is usually done out of economic necessity. Although it can be challenging in many ways, it's also beneficial from more than just a financial perspective. Find out how.