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5 quick tips for improving the airflow in your home this Thanksgiving

(BPT) – With COVID-19 cases up in most parts of the country families are weighing the pros and cons of gathering for Thanksgiving. Experts encourage maintaining a steady flow of fresh, quality air within your home to help slow the transmission of coronavirus. Proper air circulation is crucial in any home, because airflow regulates temperature […]

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End 2020 on a high note with these holiday hacks!

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(BPT) – While 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions for all of us, this year’s holiday season doesn’t have to be. These hacks will help you navigate the new norm this holiday shopping season — and make sure 2020 ends on a stress-free note. Channel your inner Clark Griswold. Go all out with holiday

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5 expert tips to save money at the grocery store

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(BPT) – Parents are struggling to provide for their families during these uncertain and challenging times. A recent survey conducted by the Brookings Institution finds 1 in 5 young children in the U.S. are not getting enough food during this pandemic, and food insecurity is rising at an unprecedented rate. Financial expert and author Tonya

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3 eco-friendly projects to boost home health during pandemic

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(BPT) – How healthy is your house? After spending more time at home due to quarantine and social distancing, many homeowners are asking themselves this question. This has inspired an increase in home improvements that go beyond aesthetic enhancements. Homeowners want eco-friendly upgrades that improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ), which means improvements that support the

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3 tips to boost eye health during virtual learning

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(BPT) – Whether students are attending class in person, virtually or a hybrid version of both, there’s one thing everyone has in common: A lot more education is happening digitally. Screens are a valuable tool in education, but they also can have health implications, including stress on the eyes. Students of all ages are spending

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Cooking fires increase over the holidays: How to keep your kitchen safe

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(BPT) – According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries — and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking fires increase during the holiday season. The type of cooking appliances used makes a difference; people using electric ranges showed a higher

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Great eggspectations: Surprising holiday gift ideas

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Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – At a loss for new and unique holiday gifts for your loved ones this year? Have you ever considered eggs? In a lighthearted look at gift giving, the American Egg Board offers two new humorous 15-second films that turn classic gift ads on

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Holiday hosting: Putting new twists on mealtime traditions

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(BPT) – Fewer people around the table, virtual meal sharing and car trips that take you no farther than the local grocery store are making holiday gatherings look a bit different this year. As a holiday host and master chef in your home kitchen there are still plenty of ways to usher in new traditions

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Home for the Holidays? Re-establish Your Home Safety Traditions

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(BPT) – Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays … at least for the 60% of Americans who claim they will be staying put this holiday season. While that may not seem different than the past year of working and learning from home, for many, the holiday break will bring a renewed opportunity

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How to green your table (and your wine glass) this winter

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(BPT) – Gathering around the table looks a lot different this year. From virtual toasts to strategically separated seating, winter’s hottest entertaining trend is the socially distanced dinner. But a little distance needn’t dim the glow of socializing, nor the eco-minded sensibility of sustainable choices. The coziest of gatherings are still centered around the joys

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