Author: Karen Schwartz
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Appliance trends: Show focuses on colors, cooking times
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whether you’re Paleo, vegan or something in between, today’s luxury kitchen appliances are designed to let you individualize everything from color to cooking method. “There’s a paradigm shift to personalization in the kitchen,” said Christopher von Nagel, president and chief executive officer of BSH Home Appliances Corp. North America. Walking through the crowd…
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Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyard
Pizza Hut is fine when you feel like going out. But pizza at home is the newest trend, with pizza ovens designed for the kitchen or backyard. This spring, one of the more recognizable names in home appliances will go after a piece of that pie when GE Monogram starts selling a $10,000 electric, residential…
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Puppy reunions might be more fun for humans than for dogs
FORT COLLINS – It wasn’t up to Guinness World Record standards, but I was pretty shocked when the rescue dog we were fostering had 13 puppies. Although it was a ton of work, I resisted when the vet told me they usually divided such large litters among multiple temporary homes until they were old enough…
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Walking Italy: A picturesque way to see Tuscany
MONTALCINO, Italy – Walking from the towns of Buonconvento to Montalcino as part of a weeklong trek through Tuscany, I was faced with a tough decision. How many bottles of wine could I reasonably carry in my daypack? The road that led to this quandary had passed by the Caparzo winery – so naturally, we…
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Bargain-hunting can lower renovation costs
FORT COLLINS – I’ve never visited the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Denver, but I can pretend. That’s because I have a stainless steel soaking tub in my master bathroom that’s made by the same company that built the custom tub for the Four Seasons spa. It’s not that I have a limitless budget, but…
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Eco-friendly burials gain favor among baby boomers
Some people take their principles to their grave. And for some baby boomers, that means planning for their funerals, or their parents’ funerals, in an eco-friendly way. Shedden Farley’s mother, Linda Farley, was passionate about a lot of causes, including the environment. When she died of cancer in 2009 at age 80, the family knew…
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Manufacturers focus on comfort for next ski season
Look for comfort, convenience and customization next fall when shopping for ski and snowboard gear. Buyers from around North America spent four days checking out products for the 2014-15 season at the annual SnowSports Industries America trade show that ended last week. They saw few big surprises but a lot of continuing innovation. Here are…
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Brooklyn to Breckenridge in skiwear next season
Women who go shopping for skiwear next fall should find it a lot easier to get a good fit, thanks to new sizing options launched by outerwear manufacturers Spyder and Burton. But it’s function as well as fit that’s getting an overhaul for the 2014-15 season. Watch for outerwear for men and women designed to…
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Planning getaway without kids can be a challenge
FORT COLLINS • In 12 years, my husband and I have had two vacations without our daughter. Once, we drove 200 miles to drop her at her godparents’; the other time, her grandfather flew 850 miles on an $800 plane ticket to spell us. Oh, how we envy parents who casually plan romantic getaways sans…
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Planning getaway without kids can be a challenge
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FORT COLLINS • In 12 years, my husband and I have had two vacations without our daughter. Once, we drove 200 miles to drop her at her godparents’; the other time, her grandfather flew 850…