Let’s paint a picture: the sight of snow through an open window, the smell of a cobbler cooking away in the kitchen, a warm pillow at your neck, and the crisp bending of paper underneath your finger. Winter can be challenging in many regards, but these quiet moments make the …
Read More »Economic Report: Consumer sentiment hits a six-month high in September for best reading since COVID-19 erupted
Americans grew more optimistic toward the end of September as consumer sentiment reached a six-month high, reflecting more confidence in the U..S. economy after a summer lull. The final consumer sentiment survey in September climbed to 80.4 from a preliminary reading of 78.9, the University of Michigan said Friday. It …
Read More »How To Host A Family Reading Marathon
Last week, our kids were on “spring break,” and they didn’t need to check in to virtual school. So we set aside one day for a reading marathon. We wanted to do something that felt different — like a vacation — even though during this official school break our daily …
Read More »How to Make Tape Measure Reading Simple
Forget your notepad — this tip makes tape measure reading simple, so you don’t have to remember the measurements before returning to the saw. One of the key steps in making accurate woodworking cuts is the tape measure reading — specifically, remembering it once you get to the saw to make the cut. Now, if …
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