In the age of the internet, you can find lots of advice on ways to save energy at home. However, while energy-efficient products and technologies have evolved over the years, sometimes the advice you encounter has not. See what the experts at ENERGY STAR have to say about five common myths about how to save… Continue reading.
The less energy an appliance like a refrigerator or dishwasher uses, the less it costs to run — which means more money in your pocket each year. The EnergyGuide label is the yellow tag typically found attached to most home appliances, indicating the amount of energy the appliance consumes. Here’swhat to know about using the… Continue reading.
When shopping for appliances, consider two price tags. The first one covers the purchase price — think of it as a down payment. The second price tag is the cost of operating the appliance during its lifetime. You will be paying on that second price tag every month with your utility bill for the next… Continue reading.
Almost two months ago, I had the wildest dream that Indiana University won the national championship in football. I gradually realized that this was not a dream but a strange alternate reality we’re living in. If you’re a Purdue fan, I know you’re probably tired of hearing about this by now, but please give me… Continue reading.
The most effective way to reduce clutter and waste is to avoid creating it in the first place. Creating a new product generates greenhouse gases and consumes a significant amount of materials and energy. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save… Continue reading.
Due west of the Tippecanoe River in Monticello is the escape you’ve been searching for — Whyte Horse Winery. The family-owned, family-friendly winery infuses fun with every pour throughout each season. Known for more than its wines, Whyte Horse has a reputation for its craveable menus, curated for the season, and its robust events… Continue reading.
Founded in 1844, Tipton County was one of the last counties to be formed in Indiana. With more than 163,000 acres devoted to farmland producing corn, soybeans, and hogs, the county remains rooted in the agricultural traditions that shaped it. A sizzling tradition For 56 years, Tipton County has held its annual Pork Festival the… Continue reading.
Imagine dense northeast Indiana wetlands spanning 13,000 acres — 10 miles wide and two miles long — encompassing marshes, bottomland hardwood forest, and abundant wildlife ranging from bald eagles to giant moths. Gene Stratton-Porter, the state’s most famous female author back in the early 1900s, didn’t have to imagine it; she lived near it for… Continue reading.
Across Indiana, young people are already serving, inspiring, and making real change in their hometowns, strengthening the communities we call home and carrying forward the cooperative spirit that unites us all. For more than 15 years, the Youth Power and Hope Awards — led by Indiana Connection magazine — have honored outstanding fifth through eighth-grade… Continue reading.
If you read my column regularly, you know that I often talk about my family, especially my daughter, Gwen. On Dec. 29, Gwen became a big sister. Nolan Robert Davis, named after my grandfather, was born three weeks early, weighing a hearty 8 pounds. I have to say, his early arrival caught me off guard…. Continue reading.
Kitchen Clean as you go: When cooking, clean up spills and wash utensils as you use them. This will prevent a huge mess at the end and make cleaning feel less daunting. Utilize vertical space: Make use of vertical space by installing shelves or using stackable storage bins. This helps keep items off countertops, creating… Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson Some say the “good old days” are gone, but at Schimpff’s Confectionery, they’re on full display and good enough to eat. In fact, most would insist on giving in to a sweet tooth during a visit to the number one candy store in America, according to USA Today. Sugar sizzles against the… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Bernaba Before Indiana became known for its farms and cities, it was a land primarily of water. When government surveyors worked across the territory between 1799 and 1834, they encountered massive tracts of soggy, poorly drained land where solid ground gave way to marsh for miles. Northwestern Indiana spent half the year under… Continue reading.
