The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
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Eric Lucas

The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding

It’s hard to imagine a jollier scenario (barring Santa’s own globe-trotting tour) than taking to the trails with high-spirited Alaskan sled dogs.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
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Susan D. Harris

How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America

The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia
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Cary Dunst

Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia

The famed Austrian family brought to the U.S. their love of the mountains, beer, and holiday cheer.
Reverse Searing Is a Foolproof Way to Cook Perfect Beef Tenderloin
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Lynda Balslev

Reverse Searing Is a Foolproof Way to Cook Perfect Beef Tenderloin

The simple, two-step technique guarantees a perfectly cooked interior and richly browned crust.
This Italian Chef Bakes 20 Different Kinds of Cookies Every Christmas. She Revealed Her Secrets for Success
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Randy Tatano

This Italian Chef Bakes 20 Different Kinds of Cookies Every Christmas. She Revealed Her Secrets for Success

“Ciao Italia” host Mary Ann Esposito shares essential tips and three family favorites from her recipe box.
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Food
This Condiment Is the Only Sauce You'll Need to Hack the Holidays
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Tribune News Service

This Condiment Is the Only Sauce You'll Need to Hack the Holidays

Toum is a dip typically made with garlic, oil, salt, and lemon, processed or pummeled until it transforms into a smooth, white paste.
3 Recipes for Serving Oysters at Home
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Tribune News Service

3 Recipes for Serving Oysters at Home

Oysters can be eaten raw, or they can be baked, fried, or made into a chowder.
5 Great Appetizer Recipes for Party Season
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Tribune News Service

5 Great Appetizer Recipes for Party Season

The best party food can mostly be made ahead of time.
The Beloved Ingredient That Makes French Toast 10 Times Better (And Way Easier!)
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Patty Catalano

The Beloved Ingredient That Makes French Toast 10 Times Better (And Way Easier!)

The bread sizzles in butter and fries up golden brown for perfectly plush, fluffy, and custardy French little toasts.
Foodstuffs
Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Greater Risk for Early Death: Study
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Matt McGregor

Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Greater Risk for Early Death: Study

Cost of Living Crisis Threatens Australia’s Most Beloved Food
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Cindy Li

Cost of Living Crisis Threatens Australia’s Most Beloved Food

Spending: Meal Kits to Your Culinary Rescue
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Tribune News Service

Spending: Meal Kits to Your Culinary Rescue

Travel
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
Travel| By
Eileen Ogintz

Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone

While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
Travel| By
Eric Lucas

The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding

It’s hard to imagine a jollier scenario (barring Santa’s own globe-trotting tour) than taking to the trails with high-spirited Alaskan sled dogs.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
Travel| By
Susan D. Harris

How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America

The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
A Man Full of Trouble, Philly’s Oldest Surviving Revolutionary-Era Bar, Is Open for the First Time in Decades
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Tribune News Service

A Man Full of Trouble, Philly’s Oldest Surviving Revolutionary-Era Bar, Is Open for the First Time in Decades

Colonial Philly was bursting with bars but only A Man Full of Trouble survives to this day.
Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia
Premium Lifestyle| By
Cary Dunst

Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia

The famed Austrian family brought to the U.S. their love of the mountains, beer, and holiday cheer.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
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Tribune News Service

Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida

In 1985, this outstanding Florida river earned its status as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Winter Family Fun Off the Slopes
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Candyce H. Stapen

Winter Family Fun Off the Slopes

Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.
Hurkle-Durkling: The Latest Travel Trend and Where to Do It
Travel| By
Nicole James

Hurkle-Durkling: The Latest Travel Trend and Where to Do It

The first of our 12 days of travel trends for 2025.
Home
All Bundled Up: DIY Attic, Basement, and Crawlspace Insulation
Home| By
Sandy Lindsey

All Bundled Up: DIY Attic, Basement, and Crawlspace Insulation

Proper insulation lowers home energy costs and isn’t difficult to install.
Tie Up Loose Ends With an End-of-Year Brain Dump
Home| By
Barbara Danza

Tie Up Loose Ends With an End-of-Year Brain Dump

Skip the end-of-year frenzy by decluttering and reorganizing your priorities.
What Small Projects Can Make a Big Impact?
Home| By
Tribune News Service

What Small Projects Can Make a Big Impact?

Not every impactful home project will cost a fortune.
There Are Many Types and Grades of Lumber
Home| By
James Dulley

There Are Many Types and Grades of Lumber

The methods in which the lumber is handled, treated, and finished have a huge impact on which type is best for various applications and projects.
Save Money on Veterinary Care by Preventing Disease
Home| By
Lee Pickett

Save Money on Veterinary Care by Preventing Disease

Preventive care is the best care, and that includes letting your pet have good hygiene.
7 Things to Do Before the Night Before Christmas
Home| By
Barbara Danza

7 Things to Do Before the Night Before Christmas

Instead of waiting until the last minute, make the holidays more relaxing by getting a head start.
When Long-Run Emotional Spending Is Not Soothing
Home| By
Mary Hunt

When Long-Run Emotional Spending Is Not Soothing

Emotional spending is nearly always a mistake.
Last-Minute Gardener Gifts
Home| By
Jeff Rugg

Last-Minute Gardener Gifts

Start with a pair of gardening gloves, as gardeners are always looking for a dry and clean pair.
Style
8 Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Visits
Style| By
Barbara Danza

8 Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Visits

If your endeavors this festive season lead you to the homes of family and friends, you may wish to bring an offering of thanks for your holiday hosts.
Your Ultimate Guide to Gift-Giving Etiquette
Premium Lifestyle| By
Randy Tatano

Your Ultimate Guide to Gift-Giving Etiquette

How do you accept a horrible gift? Do you really need to write a thank-you note? And other questions answered by etiquette experts.
8 Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check
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Barbara Danza

8 Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check

It’s easy to go overboard during the holidays, but less is often more.
Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life
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Randy Tatano

Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life

Nick Gray, who wrote a guidebook to hosting small gatherings, shares tips for a low-stakes, high-reward way to meet new people and make lasting connections.
Philanthropy
What If Your Unwanted Car Can Help Change the World: Cars4Compassion
Philanthropy| By
Epoch Times Staff

What If Your Unwanted Car Can Help Change the World: Cars4Compassion

What Kids Need to Know About Giving
Philanthropy| By
Mary Hunt

What Kids Need to Know About Giving

Entrepreneur Mitzi Perdue Shares the Wisdom Behind Her Family’s Businesses, Perdue Farms, and Sheraton Hotel Chain
American Essence| By
Rachael Doukas

AMERICAN ESSENCE: Entrepreneur Mitzi Perdue Shares the Wisdom Behind Her Family’s Businesses, Perdue Farms and Sheraton Hotel Chain