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Retail trends are changing faster than ever before; however, there are still ways to capitalize on the trends, especially at brick-and-mortar locations which have undergone numerous changes in the last three years.   As we look to the upcoming holiday season,...

Fishing is consistently one of the top outdoor activities in the United States — usually second only to running/jogging. And, from 2007-2009, it was the most popular outdoor activity in the country. Although fishing is a great full-body workout, it’s also a low-impact...

We have yet to completely understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many instances, as a response to the last three years, individuals have changed the way they work, live, and play. They have also come to realize how much their environment — whether at home...

Everything you think you know about meal kits is probably wrong. They’re not always more expensive than shopping for the ingredients yourself. They’re not just popular with lazy people or those who lack cooking skills. And, they’re not boring or limited in variety....

Throw “top 2023 New Year’s resolutions” into your favorite search engine, and you’ll find that getting more organized is in the top five of most lists. There’s a good reason. But first, what causes disorganization?   For most of us, it’s clutter. Clutter is a...

There are plenty of definitions out there, but generally, optimization refers to finding the best alternative. And that alternative rewards you with the best cost-effective result. They say that practice makes perfect, so the pursuit of optimization moves you toward...

The New York Times tells us that Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a tough time for turkey, the star of your holiday meal. Fresh or frozen—it doesn’t really matter.   You're only partially correct if you guess the culprit is inflation or supply chain...

Here’s Why the Smartphone Didn’t (and Maybe Shouldn’t) Kill the Printed Calendar   There are hundreds of apps that will keep track of appointments and help you stay organized, but a growing number of people are returning to the printed desk calendar. Sales of...