(BPT) – Planning and food prep for the holidays are underway so you’re probably creating grocery store lists and considering which favorite family recipes to cook this year. No matter what you’re serving, there’s one thing that can elevate foods from g…
(BPT) – For many people, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, it can also be the loneliest. In a survey of more than 1,000 people, the AARP found that 31 percent of respondents felt lonely during the holidays sometime …
(BPT) – Fires can occur when you least expect it, leaving little time to plan your escape, so the time to prepare for an emergency isn’t when your alarm sounds. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), only 32% of American househol…
(BPT) – Small businesses have a major impact on their communities: 67 cents of every dollar spent on small businesses stays in the local economy. But when it comes to growing their businesses, nearly one in four small business owners say marketing is o…
(BPT) – The holiday season is a time of family, friends and … spending. In the process of hosting and attending large or intimate holiday gatherings, the inevitable costs of travel, presents, decorations and food tend to stack up. With thous…
(BPT) – Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMaxAs a small business owner, the holiday season is often your most profitable – and busiest – time of the year. With a third of all retailers making 50 percent of their profits during the holidays1, keeping up w…
(BPT) – Today’s home builders, designers and innovators are working to create interiors and living experiences that take into account consumer trends toward seeking a more healthful environment, inside and out. This year’s ‘Whole Home Concept House,’ b…
(BPT) – Did you know most burglaries are home break-ins? Keeping your home secure is vital to the safety of yourself, your family and your belongings. Here are several simple ideas to increase your personal safety.1. Install a home security system.Secu…
(BPT) – The holidays are full of family, friends – and lots and lots of food. And while we love getting together with all our loved ones, the thought of coming up with a meal that pleases everyone can be a bit frightful. But with a little prep work, pl…
(BPT) – What if everyone spent a little more time and energy celebrating everyday moments, tiny victories and micro-achievements? Rather than focusing on the negative, directing your attention toward what you are grateful for, and making a special occa…