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Holiday Home Improvement Ideas

By Carlos on November 19, 2019 Holiday, Home

People entertain during the year for various reasons. However, the winter holidays are special. Everyone wants their home to look its best for their guests. Most holiday home improvement is cosmetic rather than structural. Here are some holiday home improvement ideas for your celebrations that won’t break the bank. Front Door Guests will see the front door before they see your new home improvements. You’d have a good idea if you painted it. It would give the outside of the house a fresh, new look as well as being attractive to whomever knocks on it. While you’re at it, buy…

Cold Weather Car Hacks

By Carlos on November 18, 2019 Wheels and Water

Winter is coming and everyone needs to know how to make sure they are able to keep their car running in tip-top shape. Here are some ways to keep it in good shape this winter. 1) Clean the inside of your windows with shaving cream. Yes, this one sounds a little weird but pops up on several lists. So, it must work pretty well. All you do is spread shaving cream on the inside of your car windows and wipe it off. That’s it. To be sure, you will have to re-apply every so often. But, it seems like a…

How to Keep Holiday Spending Within Your Budget

By Carlos on November 15, 2019 Seasonal

The holidays are a time of giving, and you may find that you are giving more than you can afford. While you want to let your friends and family know that you love and appreciate them, you don’t have to dig deep in your wallet to achieve that goal. There are some ways to keep your holiday spending on budget. Determine Your Holiday Costs The first thing you need to do is figure out all of your holiday costs. Many people think that gifts are the only expense they have this time of year, but there are other expenses as…

Growing a Magnificent Movember Mustache

By Carlos on November 14, 2019 Personal Care

“Movember” is a popular campaign aimed at raising awareness and collecting donations for research and supports programs promoting men’s health. Movember began in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 and soon became a worldwide campaign. Some of the largest campaigns during the month of November are ones that garner support for men with testicular and prostate cancer as well as mental health challenges. The goal of the Movember Mustache is to change the face of men’s health. Growing a mustache can be challenging and sometimes a daunting undertaking for some men; however, there are many great tips for men who are looking…

Fun Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day

By Carlos on November 13, 2019 Holiday

Do you know what makes November 13th one of the most remarkable days of the year? This day represents a happy time, a personable post to remind kids and adults of all ages which human principle brings us together. This is a marked day in time for recalling what is so important in this world. This fabulous day is World Kindness Day, of course! World Kindness Day is a beautiful acknowledgment of all the good in the world. It is a day of genuine joy and optimistic potential between all living things. It is an action-oriented day where folks all…

History of the Cappuccino and Recipes to Make at Home

By Carlos on November 12, 2019 Food & Drink

The cappuccino did not become popular in the United States until the 1980s. The origin of the drink goes back hundreds of years throughout Europe and Italy. In Europe, coffee was prepared according to the Ottoman style. The coffee beans and water were boiled with sugar occasionally added. The French and British began filtering out the beans during the late 1700s. As time passed, the popularity of brewed and filtered coffee increased. The first cappuccino originated during the 1700s in Viennese coffee houses. The drink was called the Kapuziner. Advertisements run during 1850’s described the drink as coffee with spices,…

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day

By Carlos on November 11, 2019 Pennysaver News

Whenever November 11th rolls around, are you actually considering what it means, or are you just remembering it’s Veterans Day and going about your day? It’s normal to have the latter attitude, but it’d be a shame if you never really ruminated on the meaning of the holiday. These are some meaningful ways you can celebrate Veterans Day. Talking to Veterans You probably know at least one person in the military. It could be a family member, a friend, or a coworker. If you don’t know any personally, you meet people through local veterans groups. See if they’d be available…

Go-To Vanilla Cupcakes

By Carlos on November 10, 2019 Food & Drink

Chocolate gets a lot of hype, but a delectable vanilla cupcake will always be a tasty classic. The secret is to make sure they are moist and fluffy. While the quick box mixes can get the job done, there’s something special about whisking a batch up from scratch. Sour Cream Vanilla Cupcakes Makes 16 cupcakes Cupcake Ingredients 14 oz. all-purpose flour 8 oz. granulated white sugar A large pinch of baking soda 1.5 tsp baking powder A large pinch of kosher salt 6 oz. melted unsalted butter 3 egg whites separated from yolk at room temperature 1 tbsp real vanilla…

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

By Carlos on November 6, 2019 Holiday

Thanksgiving is a great time to get together with family and friends to share good times and create lasting memories. Doing what you can to make sure everyone is comfortable and feeling good will result in an amazing holiday. While considering the comfort of your human friends and family, you should also be thinking about your pets. Like you, your pets also enjoy being able to stuff themselves, especially when it comes to table scraps. However, to keep them safe, you need to be cautious about what they ingest. You also need to keep their stress levels in mind if…

Tips for Winterizing Your Car

By Carlos on November 5, 2019 Wheels and Water

The end of the year is near, and with it comes colder temperatures, snow and ice, and hazardous driving conditions. While it would be ideal if everyone could stay in their homes until winter has passed, this doesn’t happen. Thus, if you have to get out to go to work, get the kids to school or for any other reason, then you need to make winterizing your car a priority. Getting your car ready for winter isn’t difficult, but it does take some time. However, spending the time to take care of this now could save you heartache in the…

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