[Health]
De-stress December
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Keep yourself sane—and healthy—this holiday season
Do you find yourself dragging into the holiday season? Sickly after it? Here are some fast fixes for holiday stress—and a few longer-term solutions to stress-less life.
According to the National Mental Health Association, depression peaks during the holidays, affecting 17.6 million in...
[Recipes]
We need your holiday recipes!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Submit a recipe (or more than one) by Janaury 1 and have a chance to win a $100 grocery spree!
The online recipe center is one of the most popular parts of our Web site. Be sure to check it out for ideas for great ideas for foods for the holidays.
Between now and January 1, 2007, we invite you to submit your favorite holiday recipes to post on our site—and if you do, you will be elig...
[Energy Efficiency]
Electric heating options
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Our expert Jack Schoon weighs in on heating options that may help you save on energy costs.
Last month, Jack Schoon, energy advisor at Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, provided tips on saving energy dollars. See Save on Heating Costs . This month, he discusses electric heating options.
Q: What are some good electric heating options homeowners may want to consider?
A: There are severa...
[Holidays]
Little-known December holidays
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Christmas is coming, but so is Ice Cream-and-Violins Day
Candy canes, stockings, decorated trees and gifts galore all are wonderful, but if you need a distraction from the advertising onslaught that began before Halloween was even a memory, read on for other December dates of note. You won’t likely find whole gift catalogs devoted to these holidays....
[Energy Efficiency]
Gifts to warm the toes and the heart
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
These gifts will help recipients stay warm and toasty ... and may help save energy, too
As you think about holiday gifts for family and friends, perhaps you want to give some thought to gifts that warm the spirit and the soul. Some of them may help you cut energy costs, too.
Remember when you were little? Along with a toy or two, there would always be some so-called practical gifts ...
[Food & Nutrition]
Seasoning storage
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Herbs and spices add variety to life, and proper storage keeps them spicy
There’s no doubt about. We likely spend more time in the kitchen baking during this holiday month than during any other time of the year. But in all likelihood, there are probably herbs and spices you haven’t used since last year at this time. Are they still potent enough to provide the ...
[Products & Services]
Service warranties
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
To purchase extended warranties … or not; that is the question
As you race through the malls, super-stores and appliance centers looking for just the right holiday gifts, you’ll be pressured to purchase an extended warranty contract on everything from tools to cell phones to refrigerators to laptops. The question is: Should I or shouldn’t I? Is the ...
[Energy Efficiency]
Energy-saving holiday lighting
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Lighting up your home at the holidays doesn't have to dramatically increase your utility bills.
Extra lighting at the holidays can translate into higher utility costs. Keep your power bills to a minimum by following these energy-saving tips:
Turn on holiday lights responsibly to save energy. For example, turning lights on for six hours each evening will cost only a quarter of leavin...
[Holidays]
Light Up the Holiday … Safely
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Holiday lights are a bright and beautiful addition to the season. Follow our safety tips.
Safe Lighting
Whether you're putting the lights up outdoors or in, follow these safety precautions:
Check out all light strings for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets.
Connect strings of lights into an extension cord before plugging the co...
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