Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. Keeping your passwords safe is essential to protect your online accounts from hackers and other malicious actors. Here are some tips on how to keep your passwords safe: Use strong and unique passwords: Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols to create a strong password. Avoid using common words or phrases, and do not reuse the same password…

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for your local farmer’s markets to start popping up! Everything from fresh bread, baked goods, pickles, preserves, flowers, dog treats and homemade crafts, there is something for everyone. What better way to spend a weekend afternoon! Here are a few reasons what we love about to going to farmers markets: Fresh, local produce: Farmers markets offer fresh, locally grown produce that is often picked at the peak of ripeness. This means that the fruits and veggies that you bring home to your family is more nutritious and flavorful than what…

You’ve probably heard a few anecdotal tips for keeping cut flowers looking beautiful, but could a weird trick like adding a penny or an aspirin to the vase really work? There are a few proven ideas for keeping homegrown and store-bought bouquets looking great. Preparation When a plant is cut, the stem absorbs air. This embolism or air pocket prevents water from being absorbed. That’s why it’s so important to cut the stems before arranging the bouquet. Remove at least one inch, and cut on an angle to increase the surface area and to prevent the bottom from resting directly…

The outbreak of the Coronavirus has caused us all to stop in our tracks, take stock of what we’re doing and what we should be doing, and reassess the plans we set out for 2020. The challenge we face today has been both unexpected and devastating. The Pennysaver was founded in 1958, and we have brought you community news, savings and local services ever since. We have come through recessions, shocks and crashes, because of this there is a special bond between the Pennysaver’s Got It Local and its readers. You know you can rely on us, and we know…