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Love Your Lawn: Winter Care That Makes Lawns Thrive
With thoughtful winter care, lawns will emerge stronger, greener, and better prepared for summer.
Shen Yun’s 20-Year Journey: Uplifting the Human Spirit
The classical Chinese dance and music show revives traditional culture and universal moral values and virtues.
A Reunited Trio at London’s National Gallery
In 2025, Guercino’s companion paintings were permanently reunited at their new home.
Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself
Understanding percentage deductibles is key to avoiding costly surprises in homeowners insurance.
What’s a ‘Good Enough’ Financial Plan?
You don’t need to optimize every choice—simple portfolios, automation, and fewer accounts can be enough to build lasting wealth.
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This Ritz Cracker Hack Is So Good
These Ritz treats are so delicious. Buttery, chocolaty, and caramelly—yum.

Rooting for Soup
Before you fret that a creamy soup may interfere with any New Year’s diet resolutions, note that there is no cream in this so-called creamy soup.

Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.

A Vegetable-Forward Bowl so Satisfying You Won’t Miss the Meat
Roasted carrots taste sweet and sport a satisfying bite when cooked to just shy of soft.

Mocha Mousse, a Seriously Simple Valentine’s Day Dessert
Seriously Simple to put together, the mousse can even be made in the morning, covered with plastic wrap, and decorated right before serving.

New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.

Capturing the Quiet World: The Watercolors of Fidelia Bridges
Bridges became known for her meticulous watercolors of native flora and fauna.

Warm Hands, Warm Heart, and a $2 DIY Rice Pack
Just plain rice, a scrap of cotton, and five minutes. It’s warmth you can make yourself for about $2.

Best Beef Chili Recipe
Craving comfort food on a chilly day? This hearty, boldly spiced chili is just what you need—perfect for game day, family dinners, or a cozy night in.

Nature and Evil in Virgil’s ‘Eclogues’
Far from an homage to idyllic landscapes, the pastoral poem reminds readers that peace isn’t a given, but an ideal to establish and maintain.
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All-America Selections Flower Winners
The AAS testing program have about 80 test gardens from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida.

Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide in My Home?
The gas has no smell, color or taste, which means you won’t know it’s there without a detector.

Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.

A Birthday Party for Every Special Child
Through their nonprofit, Shari Bailey and Michael Nash are helping caretakers throw memorable birthday parties for children with special needs and disabilities.

Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds
As parents struggle to find ways to get their child’s reading up to speed, read-alouds may be key to fostering a child’s love for the printed text.

‘The Man Without a Face’: Seeing Beyond Scars
This instalment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ puts fathers and sons in the foreground.

Storm-Born: Three Doctors, a Nun, and a Twister
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we look at the Doctors Mayo and a nun who created one of the world’s great medical institutions.

Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition
The ‘NTD International Photography Competition Finalist Exhibition’ showcases age-old aesthetics at the Salmagundi Club.

Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but a dad who rises to the challenge can create a sanctuary for his family.

Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.

Dear Next Generation: How to Gain the Most From Your College Experience
Dedication and maturity can transform the academic journey, no matter the age of the student.

















































