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Travel tip: Thanksgiving Day parades abound across the U.S.

All you Thanksgiving Day parade lovers, this could be the year to get out of your jammies, turn off the TV and see the spectacle in person. Here are five great turkey day parades around the country: • Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, New York City — while 44 million watch at...
6 health benefits of eating wild game

The alarm goes off in the pre-dawn dark and, rolling over, you touch the shoulder of your significant other. An affectionate yet sly smile crosses your lips. “Shh,” you say. “Shh. It’s OK. I’m just letting you know I’m leaving.” “Huh? What? Where?” he or she asks. “Hunting,” you answer....
Living with Children: Don’t let the terrible 2s become the terrifying 3s

The myth of the first three years has it that whatever habits, traits, dysfunctions and so on that a child develops during this admittedly formative period are going to stay with him for life. That is not necessarily so. For example, Romanian orphans that had suffered severe emotional and physical...
Finish up these final fall garden chores

While the important message to “leave the leaves” has hopefully kept most gardeners from raking up every last leaf in their landscape (leaves are critical overwintering habitat for many creatures and should be left in flower and shrub beds for the winter), there are still plenty of other things to...
PBR offering epic 99 pack of beer

Do you have 99 problems? Because Pabst doesn’t. The company just has 99 packs of beer. According to a rep for PBR, the Pabst Blue Ribbon 99 pack is stacked with Pabst Blue Ribbon Easy (3.8% ABV), Extra (6.5% ABV) and Original (4,6% ABV) cans. Unlike a traditional case of...
Out & About: Action for Animals bash in Latrobe provides holiday cash

A simple scroll through your Facebook news feed will remind you of how many lost, abused, abandoned and surrendered animals are out there. Some of the lucky ones will end up at Action for Animals Humane Society in Derry Township, a no-kill shelter that — according to its website —...
The Westmoreland opens shopping season with holiday martVideo

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art launches the holiday shopping season this weekend, with discounts, complimentary refreshments and gift wrapping. Dwi Bartlebaugh, shop manager since June, notes several local artists and makers have items for sale. She also is adding more items for children and jewelry and ornaments featuring nearby...
Saying ‘I do’ with a beautiful, budget-conscious wedding

With stars in their eyes, newly engaged couples often plunge into the excitement of planning their perfect wedding day. Sticker shock can soon set in, as the costs of catering, photography, gowns, flowers and more send budgets plummeting into the red. Some couples prefer, or soon agree on, smaller weddings,...
Take advantage of seasonal pause to make 2020 garden plans

The outdoor growing season is over in most of the U.S., and it’s time to pause and take stock. Review those gardening impressions that delighted you as well as those that disappointed. Apply what one veteran planter calls “creative staring” to improve the look of your landscape and the rewards...
Canna roots must be dug, stored for the winter

Question: We had several huge canna lilies in our garden this year. They have now been killed by these recent cold temperatures. Is it too late to dig them up? If we do, how do we keep them through the winter? Answer: Cannas are beautiful, tropical plants that make a...
Snag a few bargains now at the garden center

It’s always a sad day to walk out to the garden after the first hard frost of the season. But as another year of growing tender plants comes to an end, there’s still time to sneak in some bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs. Often times they can be found on...
Twinkies cereal coming to your breakfast bowlVideo

The iconic snack that went through a shake-up seven years ago is headed to the supermarket breakfast aisle. Post has teamed up with Hostess to release Twinkies Cereal. The cereal replicates the taste and oblong shape of the golden-colored snack cake, the company said in a release. The cereal will...
Bob Evans matches ‘feast’ orders with food bank donations

In an effort to extend the spirit of hospitality across communities with Bob Evans restaurants, the chain is inviting guests to help support local families in need this holiday season. For the first 100 people who order a Farmhouse Feast online on Nov. 14, one Farmhouse Feast will be donated...
Sizing up the 2019 holiday shopping season for retailers

NEW YORK — With two weeks until the official start of the holiday shopping season, the nation’s retailers are gearing up for what should be another brutally competitive shopping period. The good news? Many retail CEOs say the U.S. consumer is financially healthy given the economy remains strong and the...
Frost n’ Sip classes tackle cake decorating with a side of wineVideo

Canned frosting, sprinkles and gels can make cake decorating fairly easy, even for the amateur. Piping with design tips, rolling and shaping fondant, can be a little tricky. Perhaps one just needs a little instruction, accompanied by a “take the edge off” glass of wine. Julia Harhai, owner of Frosting...
Top Picks From the Wine Cellar: A variety to sample for Thanksgiving

When family and friends gather for Thanksgiving dinner, diverse personalities, political opinions and tastes invariably convene at the table. A variety of dishes with clashing flavors adds fuel to the hubbub. Lest you despair, remember this potentially volatile mix also creates a terrific opportunity to serve fun wines. One bottle...

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