Depending on your appetite, the annual Thanksgiving nap may come sooner than you'd like this year. The average American consumes between 2,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, according to an evaluation of holiday meals done by the statistics and research outfit, Electro IQ. Cutting that ...
I had a few container plants on my patio this summer and some half-hardy sun lovers that won’t overwinter here outdoors. I brought my houseplants in when the nights started getting cold and finally brought in my herbs and less tender plants when frost was in the forecast. Some are a little ...
I’ve read that I can leave my extra carrots in the garden and use them over the winter. Is that true for our area? Yes, it’s true you can let carrots overwinter in the garden. I’ve done it several times myself, but there are some cautions and pointers to keep in mind. Your carrot ...
It’s fall, ya’ll! And that means displaying pumpkins on your porch and eating butternut squash with abandon. Perhaps you are wondering - what is the difference between all of these different winter squash? Are they easy to grow? And what can I do with them once I have them? Do I even have ...
Many readers from Northern Utah and Utah Valley responded to an invitation to share their favorite family history stories and experiences. Here is one of those stories: Looking back, I have realized that family history stories have had such a huge impact on me, and the way that I try to ...
For the last few weeks, I have found small (about 3/8 inch) moths in my kitchen, dining room, bathroom, even my bedroom. They have a dark color with lacey wings with fringed edges. I cleaned out every cupboard in kitchen, vacuumed all crevices and holes drilled for shelf placement and washed ...
The way you approach relationships as an adult isn't random — it's deeply rooted in patterns you learned before you could even speak. These patterns, called attachment styles, were formed through your earliest experiences with caregivers and continue to influence how you connect, trust, and ...
I have a corn problem I hope the extension office can help me with. I grow corn every year and have always had great success. I plant four rows in an area about 50'x20’. The corn seed is sh2 variety. Last year, the ears were not fully developed. I thought it could have been grasshoppers ...
When the folks at Hyundai offered us a week with their 2025 Tucson Hybrid in the top-tier Limited trim, we gladly took them up on it, as they always seem to be a step ahead in technology and forward-looking design in their vehicles. Known for its comfort, impressive fuel economy and smart ...
When it comes to Medicare, premiums don’t always stop at the standard rate. If your income exceeds certain thresholds, you may pay more through the income-related monthly adjustment amount, better known as IRMAA. For many pre-retirees and retirees, understanding IRMAA is essential to avoid ...
