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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

Does Dry Clean Only Really Mean Dry Clean Only?

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Does Dry Cleaning Cause Cancer?

The EPA says that dry cleaning's main ingredient is a "likely human carcinogen." Here's how to have wrinkle-free clothes—without the risk.

How Does Dry Cleaning Work?

Dry cleaning is a way to clean clothes without using water, but do your clothes really stay dry after you hand them to the dry cleaner?

How to Identify and Combat Grocery Store 'Shrinkflation'

You’re not crazy: Some of the stuff you buy at the grocery store is getting smaller.

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

Learning is Everywhere: We're in the grocery store!

As you shop, describe to your baby what he is seeing. Use different words to describe the colors, shapes, smells and noises he may<br>experience. Tell him what you plan to do with the items you purchase and how many you will buy. (Mathematics Thinking and Expression)... read more<br>Using the signs within the grocery store, help your toddler pick out different letters, numbers, colors, etc. Point out the letter that begins her name, or the number that matches her age. (Language…

4 Things Coming to the Grocery Store This Summer — Eat This Not That

Summer is just around the corner, and it could bring some big changes to shopping at the grocery store in your neighborhood.

Can You Recycle Dry Cleaning Bags?

Yes, dry cleaning bags ARE recyclable<br>While most curbside pick-up programs do not accept dry cleaning bags and other plastic films, you can deposit them in collection bins at the grocery store (usually labeled for plastic bag recycling) or at recycling centers. Find a location near you at Earth911.org/recycling by searching for places to recycle "#4 plastic bags.”<br>Dry cleaning bags are usually made from plastic…

QUIZ: Which Twin Falls Grocery Store Are You?

12 Common Mistakes Shoppers Make At The Grocery Store

12 common mistakes shoppers make at the grocery store

12 common mistakes shoppers make at the grocery store

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …