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8 Healthy Fall Dinner Ideas

8 Healthy Fall Dinner Ideas  by Erin Yarnall Courtesy of Spend With Pennies   When you’re putting together a meal on a budget sometimes it’s hard to think past staples like a quick pasta or even picking up some fast food. Yet it is possible to be more creative with delicious, home-cooked meals that are healthy and won’t rack up the&...

The most popular adult Halloween costumes of 2022, according to Pinterest

Pinterest just unveiled the Pinterest Top 10 Halloween Costumes for 2022, an adult-centric list of the hottest costumes right now. Whether you plan on trick-or-treating with kids or attending a Halloween party with friends, expect to see many of your favorite pop culture icons and characters from television and movies out and about.  The most popular Halloween costumes of 2022 F...

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18 of the Absolute Coziest Things About Fall

It's time for sweater weather! It's no secret that fall is our favorite season here at Country Living. The weather is cooler, the air is crisper, and everything is just a little bit cozier. To get in the spirit of the season, here are our favorite things to do that make fall so perfect. 1. Wrapping Yourself Up In A Warm Scarf And beanies and mittens… 2. D...

Get Spooked by the Best Halloween Yard Displays and Walk-Throughs in the LA Area

Get Spooked by the Best Halloween Yard Displays and Walk-Throughs in the LA Area  Local News, Misc. October 25, 2022  Seth Styles Feature image credit: Southern California Haunt List (VanOaks Cemetery) No matter how you slice it, Los Angeles is a city that loves Halloween. Maybe it’s the series of interconnected neighborhoods, each proffering their ow...

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The 3 Best (Free!) Christmas Light Displays in Los Angeles

 Local News, Misc. November 29, 2022November 29, 2022  Seth Styles It can be tough to get into the spirit of the holidays when you live in Southern California. After all, our weather is just so relentlessly perfect that we just can’t quite get that snowed-in sense of coziness. But packing the family into the car and checking out some of the area’s bes...

25+ Mosquito-Repelling Plants

Our list is extensive, with 28 plants to choose from, but make sure that you do your research. Always look for those that are best suited for your climate and location when choosing what to plant. Some do better in containers, some are perennials and others are so prolific, that you must keep them in check or have a very large space for them. They will spread like an invasive army of greenery! ...

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11 Most Popular Road Trips in the US

Black Hills of South Dakota For history, scenery and a distinctly American taste of culture, begin your road trip on I-90 and take exit 131 for the Badlands Scenic Byway. As you travel through the Black Hills, make sure to stop at Wall Drug, Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. And keep your eyes peeled for bison — they're notoriously bad at following traffic rules, as seen he...

Ever Wonder Why You Get On One Knee To Propose?

  Getting down on one knee to propose is a classic romantic gesture that has been used for centuries. While the origins of the tradition are not clear, it is believed to have started in medieval times when knights would kneel before their ladies to show their devotion and loyalty. Today, getting on one knee is considered the ultimate sign of love and commitment, but why do people st...

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How to Prepare Your Children To Be Financially Independent

One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is financial freedom. The earlier you start teaching them about money, the more equipped they'll be to make smart financial decisions in the future. In this blog, we'll explore the best ways to set your children financially free from a young age. Start with a budget:   The first step in teaching your children abo...