Retailers face a new threat this holiday season: wanderlust. Americans are returning to the skies, filling hotels, teeming with theme parks — and showing a willingness to spend more on travel. This leads to the fiercest Christmas battle for consumer wallets since the Covid pandemic as persistent inflation weighs on household budgets already during retailers’ … Read more
new York CNN — In fast food drive-thru lanes, every second counts. A recent study showed that Chick-fil-A had the slowest — but only because it’s so popular and there are so many cars queuing. Taco Bell led the field with an average time of about 221 seconds, followed by Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC and Arby’s. … Read more
Princeton Health and Fitness Center (PHFC) has been serving Mercer County and the Princeton community for 25 years. The center was originally a project of Princeton Community Hospital. “The PCH Foundation raised funds for years and planned this place back in the early ’90s, and they were able to officially open in September 1997,” said … Read more
The United Nations worst-case scenario calculation assumes that global food prices will increase by a further 8.5% by 2027. More expensive fertilizers are contributing to these higher costs, with some fertilizers up 300% since September 2020, according to the American Farm Bureau. “Last year [fertilizer] was about $270 a ton and is now over $1,400 … Read more
By JESSICA DAMIANO – Associated Press Many people try to save water just to do the right thing (and save money too). But when a severe drought hits and state and local governments enforce restrictions, water conservation becomes non-negotiable. So far this summer, nearly 65% of the United States and Puerto Rico have experienced “unusually … Read more
Avid gardeners weren’t the only visitors when I hosted a stop on the Omaha Rose Society tour last weekend. A few people shared that they had seen Japanese bugs on some of my roses, disappointing news for everyone. “We’re not sure what the population will be like this year,” said Scott Evans of Nebraska Extension … Read more
Brian Jervis Ask a master gardener “My tomatoes are not bearing fruit. What’s going on?” — CO Tomatoes are like the prima donnas of the garden. If everything is not right, they will not bear fruit. For better or worse, we had a cooler spring, then rain for a couple of weeks, and then we … Read more
Western decor is certainly having a moment, especially here in Oklahoma. With items like cowhide rugs and colorful tribal-inspired geometric linens, many homeowners are turning to the American West for inspiration when decorating their homes. Even if you don’t live near the American West, these types of home furnishings can be accessible to you. For … Read more
This two-photo combination shows a disassembled wooden cabinet, left, and the cabinet finished with white paint and brass hardware, featured in the book Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore by Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato . Beau Ciolino via AP There has always been a fondness for antique furniture. A … Read more
This two-photo combination shows a disassembled wooden cabinet on the left and the cabinet finished with white paint and brass hardware featured in the book Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore by Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato. Beau Ciolino via AP There has always been a fondness for antique furniture. … Read more