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6 Colonial-Era Recipes for a Hamilton Viewing Party

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Colonial-era food may not be everyday cuisine these days, but we think it could rise up the fun level. The Mount Vernon website has a large collection of recipes adapted from cookbooks used by Martha Washington. Alexander Hamilton wife’s Eliza was of Dutch descent, so he may have eaten Dutch food.

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Money Matters - Hardest States for Gen Z to Earn a Living

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This is based on the state’s current living wage of $45,739, which is calculated using ‘geographically specific expenditure data for food, childcare, health care, housing, transportation, and other necessities’, according to researchers at MIT. If you know a second language, it’s worth watching out for paid translation jobs.

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8 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July at Home

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While you can enjoy classic cookout foods like hamburgers and hot dogs, trying something new could add a fun twist for the celebration. Watch Something Patriotic. For the 4th of July, watching patriotic movies or TV shows may feel especially celebratory. Check out “Turn: Washington’s Spies.”

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Travel Tidbits: Mid-Atlantic Light Shows

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Or perhaps it's because when those shimmering strands of bulbs go up it means that the holidays are upon us, bringing with it thoughtful DIY gifts, delicious food, and so many fun activities to share with friends and family. Support local agro-tourism when watching the tractors make their way through town with twinkling lights.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

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Even if you can’t get a tour, you can watch from public areas and also discuss this. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that. In Washington DC, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving offers tours. If your child is 16 or older, they can tour the New York Fed vault.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Visit a State Park – Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and amusement rides. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park.