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‘Tis the season for good etiquette

Rick Bickling — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:08 +0000

(BPT) – In today’s fast paced, eat-on-the-run world, it seems very few of us make time for a regular sit down meal at the dinner table. That’s until the holidays roll around, when the pressure’s on to be perfect. Before you read any further, ask yourself — are you confident with your table manners, or … Continue reading ‘Tis the season for good etiquette →

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Deck the Halls … Carefully Please

Rick Bickling — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:12:04 +0000

(ARA) – Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation’s second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday to help reduce the chance of becoming a holiday fire casualty: 1. … Continue reading Deck the Halls … Carefully Please →

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Staying Green for the Holidays

Rick Bickling — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:27:06 +0000

(ARA) – Winter is quickly approaching and the holidays are in full swing once again. Gift-giving, parties, baking goodies and being with loved ones are great fun, but can often lead to waste and excess. This year, try celebrating using a few green ideas and give yourself and the environment a gift. Nature’s Gifts Whether … Continue reading Staying Green for the Holidays →

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Choose the Gift of Giving this Holiday Season

Rick Bickling — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:26:37 +0000

(ARA) – The holiday season is an important time of year to celebrate with loved ones and show them how much you care. It is also a great opportunity to help those in need by considering gifts that give back and help those in need. Your gifts can do more than make you and your … Continue reading Choose the Gift of Giving this Holiday Season →

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Creative Ways to Preserve Family Recipes and Traditions

Rick Bickling — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:30:08 +0000

(ARA) – Whether families are around the corner or across the country, special memories and cherished traditions bring them together. From cooking favorite dishes to re-telling classic family stories, it’s important to keep those traditions alive. Everyone has a favorite recipe they look forward to enjoying at family gatherings. The smell and taste of a … Continue reading Creative Ways to Preserve Family Recipes and Traditions →

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Holiday Hazards to Avoid to Help Keep Pets Safe

Rick Bickling — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:10:26 +0000

(ARA) – The holiday season is filled with a frenzy of activities from decorating the house to baking sweets to gift buying and wrapping. Adding decorations to your mantel or front yard adds a festive look to your house, but pet owners should also take a moment during the busy decorating season to examine how … Continue reading Holiday Hazards to Avoid to Help Keep Pets Safe →

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