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These weddings are named for Tom Thumb, a dwarf in P. T. Barnum’s circus, who married Lavinia Warren in an elaborate ceremony in Manhattan in 1863. Historically, churches and various organizations later held Tom Thumb weddings as youth activities or fund raisers. In these wedding pageants, small children, usually under ten years old, play all of […]
With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, tuition and room and board at a four-year college cost $24,920 – $58,600 per year. The personal-finance company WalletHub today released its 2026’s Best College & University Rankings report. It also includes expert commentary. There are separate rankings for colleges and universities. To help […]
The question is: How much walking do you really need? You have heard the idea that 10,000 steps per day is an ideal goal. Yet, research shows that even fewer steps can still offer major health benefits. The 10,000 step concept actually came from a Japanese marketing campaign in the 1960s. A pedometer called “manpo-kei,” which means […]
That depends on your budget, your tolerance for construction and whether the money you spend fixing the home to your liking — or at least making it livable — will pay off. That payoff can be the pleasure you derive from living in the home or the equity you could build by making the improvements. As you […]
New York State sent out Inflation Refund checks to all families this past Friday. Here is why you not have received one. The check was for up to $400. Why did you not get your check from New York State? They were sent out Friday, so yours is still on the way. You will get […]
National Association of Professional Organizers Helps Americans Get Ready During National Preparedness Month Each year, natural and man-made disasters affect millions of people across the country. Many are often unprepared to safeguard their families, homes, and businesses during such emergencies. The key to being prepared is getting organized. You need easy and immediate access to […]
The school months mean sitting hour upon hour each day in classrooms and then at desks while studying. All of this sitting can be dangerous to their health, says Kathleen Hale, founder of Chair Free Project, a health movement to get people standing, walking and moving instead of sitting in chairs. Hale offers these 10 tips for […]