Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, right? While we're thinking toward Halloween and Thanksgiving, consider this a strong nudge to put Christmas high on the list. Start planning now and you'll benefit in so many ways come December.
Frugality. It's a word that for many people screams deprivation; poverty. I get letters from readers who say they've had it with trying to live below their means and never having anything they love. "What's the point if all of this deprivation if it just makes me feel even more miserable?" w…
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella -- an emergency fund with enough money in it to pay all your bills for six months. And it needs to be safe and secure in a bank account.
It happened again; I suffered a kitchen disaster. Boy, do I hate when that happens! This time, I ruined an entire pot of pasta because I got busy and was not paying attention. By the time I realized, the pasta had cooked beyond al dente all the way to al mushe. I could barely make out the pa…
It's pumpkin patch season. Here's a look at area pumpkin producers to get your gourds.
DECATUR — The Decatur public library will be hosting an event featuring Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
New Hope Animal Outreach will be hosting two new events at 2882 North Dinneen St., Decatur.
DECATUR — Boo at the Zoo is returning to Scovill Zoo.
The 30th Annual Coats for Kids is underway. Here's how you can help.
I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass shower doors so clean and sparkly that they looked like new. I had a can of his remedy sitting right there next to my computer.
Dear Mary: I wish to share a sweet corn trick with you and your readers that allows you to cook fresh corn in the husk in the microwave. Cut through the husk right up to -- not through -- the cob at the stem end (where the ear was attached to the stalk) and all the way around. Microwave on h…
I love it when readers send me their questions. Today I pulled the following letters from the EC mailbag.
It's time for this year's Empty Bowl fundraiser supporting the Good Samaritan Inn. Here's what you need to know:
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There are precision technique required for that perfect cup. FRINJ head roaster, Paige Gesualdo, shares her expertise.
Think you know how to brew coffee? We bust some myths and offer do’s and don’ts to perfect your morning eye-opener.
Autumn color is about more than the changing leaves — there are many flowers to enjoy, from native wildflowers to cultivated varieties that have been selected for long blooming periods.
Browse through recently listed homes in the Decatur and Macon County real estate market and find your next home!
A well-designed family room can truly be the heart of the household. But too often the family room ends up feeling like either a formal parlor — stiff and uninviting — or a free-for-all kids’ playroom. Strike a balance by picking up some of these ideas for attractive, functional family rooms that look good and work hard for the families who live there.
Temperatures have cooled and leaves are changing all over the country.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial tachycardia when I was 5 years old. I had an ablation to treat it when I was 48, which was successful. I have always had and continue to have abnormal heartbeats, especially when I get sick or tired, and when I was pregnant. For the past…
The spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant has been a significant step backward in the effort to fight off the coronavirus pandemic. The spread has been particularly unwelcome news for segments of the economy that have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’ll be turning 65 in the next decade, you should prepare yourself for that most challenging of benefits: Medicare. Here are five tips for navigating complex Medicare rules.
The Houston Methodist review published an article in the Journal of the American Heart Association and they recommend getting vaccinated against influenza to reduce the risk of suffering heart problems .
Noel Gallagher believes Oasis were doomed after he donated Liam's Pretty Green clothing to a charity shop.
Bastille are continuing their dystopian sci-fi theme on their upcoming album, 'Give Me The Future', their most electronic record to date.
Travis Barker was "really hands-on" with the design of Kourtney Kardashian's dazzling cut diamond engagement ring.
Edie Falco has opened up about her late 'Sopranos' co-star James Gandolfini, who died of a heart attack in 2013.
Steven McKay and his canine pals, Buster and Beans, have appeared in elaborate costumes ranging from food to popular TV shows.
When two cats meet, it can take quite some time for them to become friends. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
Did you know Halloween can actually be very dangerous for pets and other wildlife? Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
When adopting a dog or cat, the age of your children is one factor to consider. Here's what to know in deciding when to add a pet to your family.
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