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Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new to the baby chicks game, then this article is for you. Raising chicks doesn’t have to be hard. With the right space and equipment along with proper care raising baby chicks can be easy, even for the inexperienced. Before taking the plunge, make sure you have the resources and approval to raise baby chicks. This means having the time and money to take care of them long term. In addition, check...

The largest debate regarding holiday trees breaks down into two camps: real versus artificial Christmas trees. The National Christmas Tree Association (yes, there is one!) reports some interesting figures on sales of these trees. In 2010, consumers purchased roughly 27 million real Christmas trees; outpacing artificial trees three times over (only 8.2 million artificial trees were sold). However, the average price paid by shoppers was nearly double for artificial trees ($64.61) than it was for real ($36.12). However, artificial trees can last around five to six years, so this cost is reduced when spread over time. A final tidbit is...

If you had pulled me aside when I was younger and asked if I knew the difference between store bought and fresh farm eggs, my response would most likely be, ‘eggs are eggs.’ Basically, I didn’t think there was a difference and all eggs were just delicious.  However, there is a difference between the two. I first learned this difference when I went to college in Central New York. Central New York is where I developed a passion for farmer’s markets, the concept of farm to table, and the importance of supporting your local community. So what is the real...