Do you love grocery shopping? Or is it one of those chores you dread? A shopping list is one of the simplest yet most effective tools for managing grocery trips and improving the experience. Whether scribbled on a piece of paper, typed in a phone app, or spoken into a smart assistant, a shopping list helps keep track of what you need, prevents unnecessary purchases, and makes shopping …
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New Mexico was the 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the state capital and Albuquerque is its largest city.
New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Mexico is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: New Jersey!
New Jersey is one of the original 13 colonies and became a state on December 18, 1787. It is one of the smallest states in land area, but has one of the highest population densities. The estimated population in 2024 was 9,500,851. It is bordered by New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey was named …
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New Hampshire was the 9th state to join the union on June 21, 1788. Concord is the state capital and Manchester is its largest city. New Hampshire is the 46th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Hampshire is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 42nd …
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Every year, billions of dollars are spent on heartfelt gifts and memorable experiences to make loved ones feel special on Valentine’s Day. Behind the flowers and chocolates is a booming industry that thrives on this day of love and romance.
Do you buy gifts for Valentine’s Day? Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you!
Let’s take a …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Nevada!
Nevada became the 36th state on Oct. 31, 1864. It ranks seventh among our states in total land area. Nevada shares borders with Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and California to the west.
In the early 21st century, Nevada was one of the fastest-growing states in population. Its estimated population …
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Nebraska was the 37th state to join the union on March 1, 1867. Lincoln is the state capital and its largest city is Omaha.
Nebraska is the 16th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S. states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Nebraska is 2,005,465 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as …
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Do you love gift cards as much as I do? They’re a great gift idea for almost anyone: family, friends, teachers, co-workers, and especially those people who are so hard to buy for. Gift cards are also fun to receive; I love to treat myself to something special with a gift card, or maybe check out a new restaurant or store that I haven’t tried before. And of …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Montana!
Montana became a state on Nov. 8, 1889. It was the 41st state, and it’s the fourth-largest state in land area. Montana shares borders with Canada, North & South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho. The state’s name is derived from the Spanish montaña, meaning mountain or mountainous region.
Montana ranks 48th out of 50 states in population density. Its …
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Have you finished your holiday shopping? Almost done? Haven’t started yet? Many people will still be shopping on Christmas Eve (and I know several of them, lol).
On NCP’s Facebook page we recently asked how everyone was doing with their holiday shopping. Most of our panel members/followers said they were almost/halfway done.
How are you doing with your holiday shopping? Let me know in the comment section, I …
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