Human Interest

ays to Keep Cozy This Season

(StatePoint) In cool weather, staying comfortable is a top priority -- from the clothes and shoes you wear to the food you put on your family’s table.

Here, lifestyle experts explain their personal techniques for staying cozy all season long:

No Shoes Policy

HOLIDAY SEASON

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Create New Traditions Using Technology This Holiday Season

(StatePoint) The winter months come with many gifts to wrap and unwrap, parties to plan, family-style meals to whip up -- the list goes on. Now more than ever, technology can help us get creative with how to make time with family more meaningful, and then help us capture all the fun so the memories last far longer than just a moment. 

Here’s how to get started.

(StatePoint) The cold weather can be just as hard on pets as it is on people. This winter, consider these tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and warm.

Warm up on Walks

Tips for Picking and Presenting Perfect Holiday Gifts

(StatePoint) With a few simple tips, your holiday gifts can be personal, meaningful and beautifully wrapped.

Pick a Present

Spend time brainstorming. Make a list of the recipient’s hobbies, activities you’ve done together, favorite places -- anything that might inspire a gift. Take a look at the recipient’s social media pages to see which brands he or she likes or follows, or pinned on Pinterest.

lternative Cold and Flu Remedies to Try this Season

 While flu and cold are common to every region of the world, different cultures have developed their own solutions to tackle the all-too-familiar and dreadful symptoms.

Dear Dave,

I’m starting a side business of putting up Christmas lights for people. Will I need to get a business license?

Jason

Dear Jason,

You might be getting a late start with a business of this type, but if you manage your time and work hard you can still brighten people’s lives and make a little extra cash.

Dear Dave,

I woke up this morning and realized I haven’t started Christmas shopping yet. I’ve been listening to you for a long time, and I don’t want to fall in the trap this year of paying outrageous prices for things just because I have waited until the last minute. Can you give me some tips on how to save on Christmas gifts and not overspend?

Ali

Dear Ali,

Wood Stove Smoke Enters Home

After I start a fire and have been burning awhile, the flue is good and hot. When I open the door for heat or to put wood in,  it starts to smoke from the top of the door. Any help on this matter on what to do will be grateful.

- Question from James in Maryland

Explore Brighton Resort in December

Night Skiing, Ladies Ride Days and Santa Skis Free.

Brighton Resort, UT – December 9th, 2015 Brighton Resort is celebrating the holidays all through December with several events for individuals and families. December brings holiday cheer with Night Skiing beginning on Wednesday December 9th as well as Brighton’s annual fundraiser Quad Wednesdays and Santa Ski Free Days.

Ogden Allstate Agency Owners Celebrate Milestone Anniversary 

OGDEN, Utah, -- Dec. 9, 2015 – Allstate is celebrating the milestones of local insurance agencies who have helped Ogden residents protect what matters most to them – their families, their homes, their automobiles and their lives – for many years. 

Allstate recognizes the following agency owners: