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Halloween. (Photo by Dann Tardif via Family Features and Getty Images)

Spooky yet safe: 5 tips to help ensure a happy Halloween

Family Features and eLivingtoday.com October 10, 2025
Between fun costumes and tasty treats, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. However, these precautions can be taken — by kids and parents alike — to help ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled time.
Halloween. (Photo by Skynesher via Family Features and Getty Images)

Decorate your way to a howling good Halloween

Family Features October 10, 2025
Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages.
As the longest running youth engagement campaign in the U.S., Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has taught generations about the power they have to make a difference for the world's children. (UNICEF via Family Features)

Become a Halloween hero

Family Features October 7, 2025
If you participated in trick-or-treat adventures as a child, you’re part of a long tradition for millions of children. This year, you can teach your own children or grandchildren what it means to become a Halloween hero.
Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a Spatchcock Smoked Turkey. (Family Features)

Smoke your Thanksgiving turkey for a tasty twist on tradition

Culinary.net and Family Features November 6, 2024
Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a Spatchcock Smoked Turkey recipe that stays moist and tender. By relying on the smoker rather than a traditional baked bird, you can keep the oven freed up for savory sides and delectable desserts.
Herby Holiday Air Fryer Little Potatoes. (Family Features)

Bring holiday happiness to the table with easy, festive sides

Family Features November 6, 2024
Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year — but also one of the most stressful. Replace the stress with smiles by cooking easy, delicious dinners that can help make the season a breeze and bring a little holiday happiness to mealtime.
Try recipes from Cookin’ Savvy for (clockwise from left) Hummingbird Cake, Coconut Cake and Christmas Cinnamon Cookies. (Family Features)

Classic desserts that combine holidays past and present

Family Features November 6, 2024
If holiday gatherings have started to feel more overwhelming than celebratory, it’s time to go back to the basics with seasonal desserts that are easy yet elegant.
CPR. (Photo by Photoroyalty, Shutterstock via Family Features)

Learn CPR as a life-saving skill

Family Features March 16, 2024

While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest, less than half are confident...

Medical consultation. (Photo by Pranithan Chorruangsak, Shutterstock via Family Features)

Understanding the impacts of LDL cholesterol

Family Features February 16, 2024
About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number — considered "bad" cholesterol — can contribute to fatty buildups (plaque) and narrowing of the arteries.
Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Pozole relies on the bold, hearty, spicy taste of pork chorizo combined with handcrafted Homestyle Salsa. (Cacique photo via Family Features)

Give comfort food classics an authentic Mexican twist

Family Features February 1, 2024
If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking off the chill can start with a cozy blanket and comforting food that warms you from the inside out.
Smoky German Potato, Sausage and Bacon Chili offers a reprieve from the cold with hearty flavor and family favorites seasoned with chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper for classic taste with a twist. (READ Salads photo via Family Features)

Solve winter blues with cozy recipes

Family Features February 1, 2024
Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even better when shared with those you love. Turning to favorite chilis and soups with comforting ingredients and smoky spices can transport your family from snow and sleet to warmth and paradise.
Orange Juice and Coconut Chickpea Soup from the  Florida Department of Citrus. (Courtesy photo)

A delicious way to support your immune system

Family Features January 26, 2024
Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place — with the foods you eat and drink.
Science education. (Steve Debenpor, IStock Getty Images)

Career ready: Three strategies to prepare teens for life after school

Family Features January 24, 2024
For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access to myriad career paths that are all but traditional.
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