(BPT) — Holidays are when most people open their homes for friends and family. Sharing the season’s greetings is always the priority but these gatherings are also an opportunity to show off improvements made during the year. This is one of the reasons that autumn is a popular time for home improvements. Fifty-two percent of […]

By Tresa Erickson Feature Writer The bells are ringing, signaling the start of another holiday season, and the itch to decorate is setting in. You could buy all new decorations, but what’s the point with all of the stuff in your attic. Wouldn’t you rather cut some corners with the decorations and put whatever you […]

(BPT) — There’s something about the holiday season that makes gathering with family and friends extra special. But between the cooking, decorating and shopping, preparing for the holidays with that never-ending to-do list can be overwhelming. This will help you prioritize and stay on schedule, eliminating any last-minute scrambles. Of course, there are standard household […]

Every year when Bergeron sets up this manger scene, he thinks of its donor, Father Maurice Plourde. Magical moments become Christmas memories By Jackie Rybeck Freelance writer/photographer Part of the marvel of Christmas comes with the sounds, scents and sights of the holiday. They bring an undeniable nostalgia, permitting us to relive our favorite memories. […]