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Make a Flavorful Brunch Favorite (Family Features) Plan ahead for your weekend brunch with this Farmer’s Casserole . It packs a hearty combination of meat, cheese, eggs and a hint of spice from jalapenos. You can prepare this recipe the night before and let it chill overnight for a ready-to-serve dish that just needs to be popped in the oven. Find more meal inspiration at Culinary.net. Watch this video to see how to make this delicious recipe! Farmer’s Casserole Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cook time: 50-55 minutes Servings: 6  Nonstick cooking spray 3          cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 3/4   cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1          cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon 2          green onions, sliced 4          eggs, beaten 11/2    cups milk 1/8       teaspoon salt 1/8       teaspoon black pepper 2          jalapenos, seeded and chopped Heat oven to 350° F. Coat 2-quart, square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange hash browns evenly in bottom of dish. Sprinkle cheese, ham and green onions over hash browns. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper and jalapenos. Pour egg mixture over hash brown mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, 50- 55 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. SOURCE: Culinary.net

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Fun Frozen Dog Treats

Fun Frozen Dog Treats (eLivingToday.com) After a long day at work or an eventful weekend, don’t just treat yourself to a delicious dessert – make sure you’re treating your pets, too. These homemade dog treats are easy to make with organic ingredients so you can show your pets some love while feeling confident that you aren’t putting their health in jeopardy. Gather just a few ingredients and cute…

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Make a Flavorful Brunch Favorite

Make a Flavorful Brunch Favorite (Family Features) Plan ahead for your weekend brunch with this Farmer’s Casserole . It packs a hearty combination of meat, cheese, eggs and a hint of spice from jalapenos. You can prepare this recipe the night before and let it chill overnight for a ready-to-serve dish that just needs to be popped in the oven. Find more meal inspiration at Culinary.net. Watch this…

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Effective Ways to Support Veterans Year-Round

Effective Ways to Support Veterans Year-Round (Family Features) For the approximately 18 million veterans in the United States – roughly 6% of U.S. adults ages 18 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau – the return to civilian life can present challenges. Because many veterans need assistance as a result of their military service, consider these impactful and meaningful ways to support…

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📜 Who Created Blogging? A Look Back at the Birth of the Blog

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How Small Businesses Can Help Employees Prepare for Retirement

(Family Features) A comfortable retirement is something most people aspire to, and there are many paths to plan for that phase of life. While many employers offer retirement savings plans as a workplace benefit, small business owners, whose time and resources are already at a premium, often face barriers – including hours of administrative work, additional costs and compliance liabilities – when…

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

(Family Features) Sometimes the best recipes are the ones passed from generation to generation. There’s a reason Grandma’s Humdinger Chocolate Chip Cookies are a tradition: they’re simply delicious. Better yet, this delectable dessert can be doubled if you need a larger batch to feed a crowd. Discover more sweet eats by visiting Culinary.net. Grandma’s Humdinger Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe…

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“The Woman Who Invented the Home Security System”

AI generated image Part of the “Forgotten Genius Fridays” series from The Knowledge 🚨 Before Ring, There Was Marie Van Brittan Brown Long before smart doorbells and mobile alerts became the norm, a nurse from Queens was already thinking ahead. In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown, a Black woman living in New York City, felt unsafe in her neighborhood. Her husband, Albert, worked late hours, and…

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You're Not Alone: Understanding and managing menopause symptoms

Hot flashes may be one of the better-known indicators of menopause, but women may experience a wide range of symptoms as they enter this stage of life. Consider these tips to provide support and relief, empowering women to take control of their menopause journey at every stage. (Family Features) Hot flashes may be one of the better-known indicators of menopause, but women may experience a wide…

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The Babyproofing Checklist for New Parents

Checklist for New Parents (Family Features) Babyproofing – or identifying potential hazards in your home and taking necessary measures to prevent accidents – is an essential step to help ensure the safety and well-being of your child. Start by getting down on your hands and knees to see the world from a small child’s perspective. Look for sharp corners, small objects that can be swallowed and…

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How to Choose the Best Summer Camp for Your Kids

(Family Features) Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Offering unique opportunities for kids to experience independence, build lasting friendships and develop new skills in a fun and safe environment, camps can encourage them to step out of their comfort zones, try new activities and overcome challenges away from the…

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Proper Steps to Check Tire Pressure

(Family Features) Changing temperatures and prepping for road trips are good reminders to check tire pressure, but the reality is, vehicle owners should make it a habit to practice tire safety monthly. Even if tires may appear normal, they’re one of the most important elements of a car, making it critical to perform routine maintenance. Here’s how you can check tire pressure on your own: Locate…

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Disaster Preparedness Kit Must-Haves

Disaster Preparedness Kit (Family Features) Being prepared can make a difference when it comes to ensuring your loved ones’ safety and handling situations such as natural disasters, power outages or other crises. Once you understand the potential risks and threats in your area, you can gather the necessary resources to be prepared for the unexpected. Building a disaster preparedness kit – a…

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The Bitter Truth About Sweeteners: How High Fructose Corn Syrup Affects Your Health

Photo by AS Photography on Pexels.com In the 1970s, a sweet revolution swept through American food manufacturing—one that would shape diets and health outcomes for decades to come. That revolution was the introduction of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a cheaper alternative to traditional sugar made from corn. Fast-forward to today, and HFCS can be found in everything from sodas and cereals to…

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More Summer, Less Stress: How to make the most of summer family vacations

Making the most of summer family vacatio (Family Features) As the days stretch longer, summer has a way of calling families to pack up and go, whether it’s for a weekend getaway, family reunion, road trip or one more beach escape. To make the most of every moment, your accommodations matter. From convenient locations to family-friendly amenities, the right setup can ease the stress of travel.…

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Los Angeles once had the largest streetcar system in the world. So why did it all disappear by 1961?

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Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?

The U.S. is the only advanced economy that doesn’t legally mandate a minimum number of vacation days. Comstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images Karen Tan, Middle Tennessee State University “My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or…