With the possible exceptions of turkey dinners and the Detroit Lions playing on TV, there’s nothing that says “all-American Thanksgiving” more definitively than a child’s hand turkey hanging on the refrigerator.
An animal handler was recovering in a hospital on Thursday after being attacked by a Bengal tiger at a zoo in Australia owned by the family of late wildlife expert Steve Irwin.
The big balloons soared along with the crowd’s spirits Thursday as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made its way through the streets of New York City.
The last time Bill Cosby performed in Las Vegas, I asked him how he got to be so great, because he invented contemporary stand-up. Louis CK says Cosby still is one of the best comics onstage.
Shoppers won’t be lining up for Thanksgiving Day deals at stores in Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts. They can’t.
After my mother died last December, one of the toughest things my dad and I faced was what to do with her clothes. We decided to donate them to the Assistance League of Las Vegas to go into the Thrift Shop.
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and beetles play an important role in producing healthy plants and food for people and wildlife. Without pollinators feeding on nectar and moving pollen from one flower to the next, most plants would not produce fruit or seeds.
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall are in store for much of the country this winter, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and that means homeowners need to start taking immediate steps to ensure that their loved ones and property stay safe and warm through the long, cold months ahead.
Holiday season guests will soon come knocking at your front door. What’s the first impression your home’s entryway creates? Is it a warm, friendly welcome, or is the cold hard truth that your home’s entryway could use some improvement? Try these handy holiday entryway-decorating tips to create an inviting entryway and make everyone feel right at home.
Americans have come a long way in their acceptance of marijuana. Long gone are the days of “Reefer Madness,” the infamous 1936 movie that depicted a couple falling into addiction and ultimately – madness. Today, 58 percent of Americans favor the legalizing of pot for recreational use, according to an October 2013 Gallup poll.
Creating lists, checking them twice – it’s a tradition for many families across the country this time of year as they plan and shop for gifts for friends and family. Even with the economy starting to recover, many people will set a budget before tackling their holiday shopping, but two-thirds of those that set a budget will likely go over. Here are some ways to save.
Between the growing trends of boutique restaurants, creative home cooking and entire television networks dedicated to food, you probably know a few people who consider themselves “foodies.” Whether they love craft beer, decadent chocolate treats or gourmet cheeses, you can find many great gift ideas for people passionate about food and drink. Make their holiday extra bright by indulging their interests and exploring some of these top trends in food-related gifts.
Americans will spend more than $6 billion this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. How much of that will be overspending or outright wasted money? It’s possible to control holiday spending and make smart money decisions this holiday season, if you keep in mind the “three P’s”: plan, purchase and protect.
Excited about hosting a holiday party; but dreading the decorating? You don’t have to spend a great deal of money or invest a lot of time to get your home holiday ready. There are a number of quick, easy and inexpensive projects you can complete to update your decor before the first guest rings the doorbell.
Whether the goodies are for gifts, for parties, or for the family to enjoy, crisp fall and chilly winter days are the perfect time to have the oven on and the house smelling great.
For the love of your life, channeling all of your romantic feelings into a perfect present is a challenge. This year, a surefire way to that person’s heart is a gift that celebrates health and wellness and brings the two of you closer.
The holiday season is a time when people are looking to give back. Sometimes this giving back encompasses spending time with others in the community, and other times it is showing support for programs that give back across the world.
On this day of expressing gratitude, here are some of the things that I’m most thankful for, musically speaking, from the past year:
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time for hectic schedules and high stress. But there is a cure for those not-so-happy holiday season symptoms. That cure can be found by doing something in the outdoors.
■ LAKE MEAD — Water levels have been holding at 1,106 feet. With the recent rains causing runoff into the coves, anglers should have success working the shallows, where bass are hanging in the murky waters. Shad has been the most successful bait for striped bass and can be found throughout the Vegas Wash area. With the new moon on Monday, try fishing under a light or using a submersible light to attract fish.
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Shane del Rosario was clinging to life in a California hospital late Wednesday, a day after going into cardiac arrest.
The anti-Bill Belichick, Louisiana State football coach Les Miles is as colorful as they come. The man eats blades of grass off the field.
It’s the season for giving thanks — and for simply giving.
Now that it’s official and Bobby Hauck will return for a fifth season and beyond as football coach at UNLV, it seems a good time to evaluate significant parts of his tenure.
Before Mike Moulchin was hired as Clark’s girls basketball coach four years ago, he was informed of the Chargers’ record in the previous five seasons: 5-75.
Shaquile Carr spent the end of his junior season in street clothes on the bench watching his team play in the postseason.
Throughout the month of November, people on social media sites have been posting each day what they are thankful for.
The October passenger count at McCarran International Airport released Wednesday changed only slightly from one year ago, in keeping with the unspectacular performances extending more than a year.