Month: November 2025

2025 NCP Cares Recipient: Council on Aging in Union County

Each year, our NCP Cares initiative supports nonprofit organizations across the country with charitable donations that help advance their missions and programs.

What makes this effort so special is our panel members — they’re the backbone of this initiative. Each year, they nominate nonprofit organizations in their local communities that are truly making a difference.

This year, NCP Cares focused on organizations that provide critical services to older …

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Thanksgiving Meal Trends and Creative Holiday Activities

Happy Turkey Week! When you think about Thanksgiving, what comes to mind: food, football, family, or something else? The second-largest food holiday of the year is also unique in that millions of Americans eat a very similar meal all on the very same day.

A Thanksgiving menu typically includes traditional holiday food like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. However, the celebration can vary …

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Holiday Shopping 2025 Breakdown: Who, When, and Where

Have you started your holiday shopping yet… or are you still pretending it’s not quite that time of year? (Like I am, ha!) No judgment either way—this season sneaks up on all of us. It’s amazing how fast the year flies by, isn’t it? Whether you’re the type who finished your list back in October or someone who thrives on the thrill of last-minute gift hunting, the holidays …

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Unwrap Less Holiday Stress

With November upon us (seriously, how is it November already?), we can’t help but think about the holiday season. The holidays are often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, they can also be one of the most stressful. Between family gatherings, financial strain, travel, and the pressure to make everything perfect, it’s easy to lose your sense of calm.

So, I …

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In The Know: All About Fall


We asked our panel members to tell us how they really feel about fall—and they delivered! From cozy traditions and go-to seasonal buys to scent associations (yes, cinnamon dominated!) and how shorter days affect their mood, this survey covers all the autumnal vibes.

So grab your favorite fall drink, pull on a sweater, and take a scroll through what makes this season so special to our panelists. Whether …

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