Six tips for taking the best family portraits As the holidays approach, many families are planning annual portraits for personalized cards and gifts to loved ones. But this can be a complex planning ordeal for even the most organized person. I...
Youth sports safety - 5 tips to help protect your little athlete Cringing at bumps, falls, trips and nudges is a common response among parents of young athletes. Seventy-two percent of parents of children ages 6 to 17 report that they are highly concerned about ...
Holiday shopping strategies: Save time, save money The festive spirit of the holidays comes in all forms. From parties and traditional holiday outings, to elaborate family gatherings, there is a lot to celebrate. But, in truth, it takes a lot of wo...
Getting away from home for the holidays Holiday travel can be rewarding on many levels, from the enjoyment of being with those you love in a great destination to the pleasure of letting someone else cook holiday meals and clean up after ...
How to take the hassle out of holiday travel While everyone else eagerly anticipates the upcoming holidays, you're feeling like a Grinch because you're stuck organizing the family's travel plans. Whether you're heading over the river, through...
Holiday safety tips for older drivers Trips to visit family and friends, nighttime drives to midnight Mass or to look at Christmas lights, emergency runs to the grocery store - driving is as much a part of the holiday season as gift wr...
Tips on saving energy at home this winter It's that time of year again when homeowners brace themselves for low temperatures ... and high heating bills. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit group that promotes energy effic...
From patch to table: the many uses of a pumpkin While pumpkins are most often associated with holiday pies, don't underestimate this favorite of the squash and gourd family. Not only is the mighty pumpkin delicious, but it is also quite the mult...
Holiday entertaining made easy The holidays are just around the corner, which means family and friends will soon get together at your home to celebrate. Whether you're hosting large or intimate gatherings, having a game plan in ...
Governments prep for another snowmageddon While American drivers enjoyed a relatively mild winter last season, this time around the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a heavier than average snowfall for much of the country and adequate prepara...
A holiday tech gift idea for your favorite TV watcher If someone on your gift list this year loves to watch TV and wants to see all the top-rated shows for free - there's a gift out there that can grant them their wish and won't break the bank. It's a...
The Insurance Agency, now known as Tooley & Carver, was established in 1951 by Mr. Burford Tooley and his wife Alma Tooley. The first office was located on Main Street in ...
Whether you're looking for a new or used Chevrolet car, truck, or SUV you'll find it at Tom Bannen Chevrolet Buick GMC. We have helped many customers from Lafayette, Springfie...
For more than 40 years, Liken Roofing has been a part of Macon County’s work force, as well as the work force for surrounding counties. My father, Bud Likens, started the busine...