If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration. Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards …
Help your child navigate the school year with less stress By Sonia Duggan Students and families faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days, forced students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as parents adjusted …
By Carrie Dunlea Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see …
By Sonia Duggan After years of dreaming about your future wedding day, the time has finally arrived for you to shop for a dress. But where and when do you start this fun yet slightly overwhelming process? After speaking to local expert Janet Smith of …
If there has been a silver lining to 2020 and the upheaval caused by COVID-19, it’s that more people have found they have extra time on their hands to care for a pet in today’s solitary work-from-home lifestyle. Across the country, adoptions of 4-legged companions increased …
By Carrie Dunlea The immune system is a powerful component of the human body. It recognizes when viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders enter or compromise the body, and then takes action to prevent illnesses from taking over. The average person can help his or …
By Sonia Duggan Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage, and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse …
Brides and grooms once felt compelled to conform to the trappings of traditional weddings. From uber-romantic vows to pastel colors to the penultimate white tiered cake, various wedding components were long considered must-haves. But modern couples are increasingly expressing their individuality, and even embracing more …
Meet Zed! He is a handsome 3-year-old boxer/pit bull mix who weighs 70 lbs. He has great manners and is a perfect gentleman at home and is housebroken. He walks well on leash and would love to take walks with his furever people. Zed loves …
By Sonia Duggan The holidays are a time to spend with friends and family, but sometimes family includes four-legged friends living in the household. Celebrating and entertaining are often what makes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year’s festivities so enjoyable. But, for those of us …