8 Tips for Smooth Traveling With a Toddler
Toddler travel doesn't have to be stressful with these strategic hacks and savvy planning tips.
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How One Man Revived the Art of Making Salt on San Juan Island
With just seawater, sunshine, and greenhouses, Brady Ryan is bringing back one of the oldest human trades.
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You May Pay Extra to Share Your Streaming Subscription
Major platforms now charge extra or limit access for users outside your household.
10-11-2025
An Enduring Tribute to Indiana’s Wabash River
Paul Dresser’s ballad 'On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away' become the official state song in 1913.
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Your Second Act Home: Downsizing, Upsizing, or Going Nomad?
As you approach or enter retirement, the question isn’t just where you will live, but also how you want to live.
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8 Tips for Smooth Traveling With a Toddler
Toddler travel doesn't have to be stressful with these strategic hacks and savvy planning tips.
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If you love the flavor of apple pie but don’t feel like fussing with a lattice crust then you’re in the right place.
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‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’: ‘Gunsmoke’ and Country Music
An iconic Western show inspired Toby Keith's first hit song.
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In a Lonely Modern World, One Woman Finds Meaning in a Practice From the Past
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New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the largest and most iconic public libraries in the United States.
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Holiday Dazzle: Resorts Delight With Christmas Lights and Entertainment
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Holdfast Alaska: The Family That Chose to Homestead in the Alaskan Wilderness
Dennis and Amy Westerlind headed westward to achieve their dream of living off-grid
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3 Golf Habits to Win at Life and Business
Etiquette, patience, and honesty—the on-course skills that yield off-course benefits.
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Ladybug Invasion
The native populations of ladybugs are declining to the point of extinction in areas where the Asian ladybugs are thriving.
10-8-2025
Metal Detectorist Uncovers Relics From World War II—Traces Lost Dog Tags to US Soldier
To follow the journeys of Chris De Jong on his visits to old and overgrown battlefields scattered across Europe is to dig up epic war stories behind the corroded relics ...
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Discipline and Love: The Daily Routine of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hawthorne developed his routine in his youth, and marriage helped his art blossom.
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Make Your Own Mixes and Save a Bundle
These copycat recipes will save you some money or even a trip to the grocery store.
10-9-2025
Man Finds 2.71-Carat White Diamond While Digging in Extinct Volcanic Crater in Arkansas
“Thank you, Jesus!” were the first words that resounded from Dewy White of Paoli, Indiana, after he spotted a glimmering stone in his dirt-filled shovel. Visiting an extinct volcanic crater ...
10-10-2025
Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls With Sriracha Mayo
Crispy chicken, a fresh cucumber-edamame salad, and two flavorful sauces come together in these easy, build-your-own chicken katsu bowls.
10-6-2025
Creamy Butternut Squash Bisque
Although it isn't winter yet, squash and root vegetables are starting to fill markets.
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5 Quotes From Confucius That Still Apply Today
From the right to education to empathy, moral leadership, and balance—Confucius' words have traveled across 25 centuries and still find their mark.
09-24-2025
The Full ‘Harvest Moon’ in October Will Be the Biggest Supermoon of 2025
We've seen nine months of the year come and go with only small- to medium-sized full moons so far. Astronomers measured several skimpy-looking moons last spring. There were four meagre ...
09-26-2025
Dolores Hart: The Actress Who Gave Up Fame for Faith
In this latest installment of When Character Counted, we meet the actress who exchanged the glamour of Hollywood for a nun’s habit and the monastic life.
09-23-2025
5 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have for a Stronger Marriage
When couples talk openly and empathetically about the right things, they protect their relationships and have happier, more resilient marriages.
09-29-2025
Ronald Reagan’s Unprecedented Operation to Capture Terrorists
In ‘This Week in History,’ an Italian cruise ship is hijacked, leading the Americans to take an unprecedented step to bring terrorists to justice.
10-4-2025
Shemane Nugent’s Abundant Life: ‘Do What God Wants for You’
Faith, family, and wellness are the cornerstornes of her daily routine.
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‘The Magic of Ordinary Days’: Extraordinary Love
This installment of 'Movies for Teens and Young Adults' ponders how women form flawed or faithful understandings of themselves.
09-27-2025
5 Weekly Habits That Have Big Rewards
From meal prep to date night with your spouse, these simple practices help to create a more intentional and balanced life.
10-5-2025
Robert Redford: An Appreciation
The late actor’s legacy in front of the camera was eclipsed by his contributions to film.
09-16-2025
The Wild World War II Adventure of a Downed P-51 Fighter Pilot
Joseph Peterburs recalls his time as a fighter pilot, being shot down, escaping a POW camp, and besting and befriending a German ace.
09-25-2025
Holiday Dazzle: Resorts Delight With Christmas Lights and Entertainment
At select properties across the country, you can drive through miles of twinkling scenes.
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In a Lonely Modern World, One Woman Finds Meaning in a Practice From the Past
'I felt very, very grateful and blessed to find what I had been searching for and to fill the hole,' said Amy Duncan from Sydney.
10-13-2025 Man Finds 2.71-Carat White Diamond While Digging in Extinct Volcanic Crater in Arkansas
“Thank you, Jesus!” were the first words that resounded from Dewy White of Paoli, Indiana, after he spotted a glimmering stone in his dirt-filled shovel. Visiting an extinct volcanic crater ...
10-10-2025 Metal Detectorist Uncovers Relics From World War II—Traces Lost Dog Tags to US Soldier
To follow the journeys of Chris De Jong on his visits to old and overgrown battlefields scattered across Europe is to dig up epic war stories behind the corroded relics ...
10-8-2025 ‘It Was Tough’: How 102-Year-Old Man Succeeded in Climbing Mount Fuji, Breaking Guinness World Record
The ascent was almost too difficult, but Kokichi Akuzawa successfully climbed Japan's Mount Fuji at the ripe age of 102 years and 51 days, making him the oldest man to ...
10-3-2025 A Comedian Urges: ‘You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America’
Actor and comic Rob Schneider comments on today’s culture in an engaging memoir.
10-12-2025 New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the largest and most iconic public libraries in the United States.
10-12-2025 ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’: ‘Gunsmoke’ and Country Music
An iconic Western show inspired Toby Keith's first hit song.
10-12-2025 The Fearless Fireman of the 2011 Tsunami
Fujio Koshita saved countless by ringing the fire station’s bell.
10-12-2025 Dear Next Generation: The Values That Carry Us
True happiness comes not from possessions, but from enjoying the simple blessings already at hand.
10-6-2025 Living With Purpose: A Conversation With Entrepreneur Heather Holmes
For this entrepreneur and homeschooling mom, balance isn't about perfection but about prioritizing family, faith, and purpose.
10-3-2025 6 Common Mistakes Homeschoolers Make
Replicating the classroom at home may feel familiar, but it misses the real benefits of homeschooling.
10-3-2025 This May Be Your Best Homeschool Year Yet
With the right mindset and intentionality, homeschooling can foster lasting growth, curiosity, and well-being in your children.
10-2-2025