With the holiday right around the corner, you might be wondering how you’ll find time to prepare a holiday meal this year. Holiday prep can feel like a daunting task between the main course, side dishes and dessert. Luckily, you can cook many holiday meals in an Instant Pot with little effort, and no one will know the difference. Instant Pot turkey legs Ingredients Preparation … [Read more...] about How to prepare classic holiday dishes with just an Instant Pot
Noisiest (and most interactive) gifts to give your friend’s kids
What are the best noisy and interactive gifts to give your friends’ kids? When you have kids, people love to give them interesting things, from candy that has entirely too much sugar to glitter that you’ll continue to find on every surface of your house for years. This Christmas, it’s time to surprise your friends with noisy gifts their kids are sure to love. To determine the … [Read more...] about Noisiest (and most interactive) gifts to give your friend’s kids
How energy-efficient are electric fireplaces?
Are electric fireplaces more energy-efficient than real ones? Electric fireplaces are an efficient alternative to traditional fireplaces powered by wood or gas. They emit radiant heat and use lights to simulate flickering flames, providing the feel of an open fire without the hazards or the fuss. Electric fireplace benefits There are several benefits to choosing an electric … [Read more...] about How energy-efficient are electric fireplaces?
Ask Amy: Patience with the elderly in-laws is waning
Dear Amy: My in-laws are wonderful people. They are now elderly. Their complaint over the past five years is that I have no patience with them. This has bled over into my relationship with my wife, who complains that I always have to be the smartest person in the room. Couples counseling proved unfulfilling and solved nothing, because things are even-keeled in our marriage … [Read more...] about Ask Amy: Patience with the elderly in-laws is waning
Century boys basketball gets past Tuscarora, 73-65, with Peyton Conrad, Ben Chenoweth leading the way
Before a single second came off the clock in Tuesday night’s Carroll County-Frederick County matchup, Century coach George Wunder made one thing abundantly clear: he trusts Peyton Conrad. After selecting the senior to shoot two technical foul shots to open the game, the ball was in Conrad’s hands early and often as he led the way for the Knights in their first home win of the … [Read more...] about Century boys basketball gets past Tuscarora, 73-65, with Peyton Conrad, Ben Chenoweth leading the way