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Staying Positive During Gloomy Winter Weather

It’s perfectly normal to want to cuddle up under the covers with the cat and feel the heaviness of gloomy days. Apply these tips to…

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Recycling Your Old Consumer Products

Furniture and other large products aren’t easily pitched into a bin for delivery to the right recycling facility, so we’ve gathered some resources to help…

A woman in running clothes and a bright orange pullover leaps across a snowy walkway lined with snow-covered trees.

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Staying Healthy in Cold Weather Months

Baby, it’s cold outside! All that motivation for getting healthy in the new year is now facing deterrents like chilling temps, snow, and torrential rains.…

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Best Step-by-Step Video How-Tos for Wrapping Presents

The internet is the gift that keeps on giving… Especially when we need step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a present! These videos may get…

amy.dixonDecember 20, 2022

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How to Choose the Best Microwave

We all take microwave ovens for granted now. What was a newly affordable—and magical!—kitchen appliance for those of us who grew up in the '80s,…

amy.dixonDecember 6, 2022

A woman rides an orange surfboard on a small wave with partly cloudy skies and palm trees in the background.

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Let’s Go for a Ride

It already feels like winter in much of the U.S.! And with the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend coming up, we already know there’s going to…

amy.dixonNovember 22, 2022

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Depression & Mental Health Help That’s Free

Feelings of loss and sadness are a part of being human and most of us know that feelings don’t last forever. Regardless of the source…

amy.dixonOctober 11, 2022

An Asian grandmother watches as her granddaughter uses markers to draw a picture.

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Crafts for Grandparents Day

Grandparents always have a special place in kids’ hearts. Whether they share living space or mostly visit over video calls, it’s important to take a…

amy.dixonSeptember 8, 2022

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources for Parents

Whether we were first introduced to it in preschool, play group, day care, or kindergarten, it’s likely that our early experiences of childhood education included…

amy.dixonAugust 16, 2022

A Black father sits at the table with a tablet and helps his daughter do schoolwork on her laptop.

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Back to School Supplies You Can Rent to Own

It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost back-to-school time! **screaming face emoji ** You may have little ones headed off to their first day of…

amy.dixonJuly 28, 2022

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Choosing the Right TV for Your Interests

Buying a new TV isn’t as simple as it used to be. Once upon a time, if you heard the words “plasma screen” or “high…

amy.dixonJuly 12, 2022

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Grills & Smokers 101

Are you suited up for summer? Because summertime is backyard grilling time and if your patio isn’t dressed to the nines by now, you’re late…

amy.dixonJune 21, 2022

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Iced Tea Drinkers: Don’t Feel Left Out!

For Iced Tea Day on June 10, we’re comparing the benefits of brewed tea to brewed coffee and sharing recipes.

Adam BroughtonJune 9, 2022

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Create a Coffee Bar for Father’s Day

Fathers do a lot of heavy lifting in our lives and a home coffee bar will be a little luxury that he can indulge in…

Adam BroughtonMay 26, 2022

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Sleep is Important for Mental Health

If sleepless nights are starting to become a trend, it’s important to make an effort toward improved sleep habits. Here are some tips to get…

Adam BroughtonMay 24, 2022

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Authentic Mexican Beverages to Make for Cinco de Mayo

If you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without all the alcohol, try some authentic Mexican non-alcoholic soft drinks and beverages. These recipes are easy…

Adam BroughtonMay 5, 2022

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How to Read a Paper Road Map

Apr. 5 is Read a Road Map Day and we’re reviewing the steps of reading a paper road map.

Adam BroughtonApril 5, 2022

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5 Ways Walking in the Park is Good for You

Mar. 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day, a day to remember that enjoying the great outdoors is a walk in the park…

Adam BroughtonMarch 29, 2022

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Alternative Medicine and the Black Community

Black communities are making intentional efforts to reclaim and share traditional wellness methods as alternative medicine becomes more mainstream in America.

AaronsIncFebruary 23, 2022

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Soul Food to Whole Food

Soul food is a staple in the Black community, but what is it exactly? And can it ever be considered “healthy”?

AaronsIncFebruary 9, 2022

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Aaron’s and the Power of Give

Aaron’s believes it’s important to be more than a rent to own retailer in our communities. Our philosophy: Give Hope. Give Respect. Give Back.

AaronsIncJanuary 20, 2022

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Check Out These 3 Featured Hobbies for National Hobby Month

It’s National Hobby Month 2022, the perfect time to distract ourselves by reinvesting in or learning one of these three featured hobbies.

AaronsIncJanuary 4, 2022

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Tips for Keeping the Kids Busy During Winter Break

Keeping the kids busy during winter break will help you maintain the composure of the calm adult that you are. Use these tips if you…

AaronsIncDecember 16, 2021