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Things tend to look drab and dreary after the holidays—so it's the perfect time to spruce up your home. Remodeling can be done on your terms—big projects, small projects, extensive remodels, or budget-minded fixes. No matter what you're wanting, there's advice on the Internet.

If you're curious about how your actions and choices may affect your longevity, here's an easy way to get a quick assessment. Visit "Living to 100" and consider taking the Life Expectancy Calculator.

There's something about the holidays and trains that go hand-in-hand. You can clearly see the connection in the current issue (November/December 2011) of Lake Country Journal—

It's not what you think—really! This Peep(s) Show is a first-time themed, juried exhibition hosted by Crossing Arts Alliance. Stop by the Q Gallery in the Franklin Arts Center, 1001 Kingwood in Brainerd, Minnesota, and take a peek (or a peep) for yourself.

The feast is over, your visitors have gone, and your refrigerator is filled to overflowing with—leftovers! The thrill of hosting Thanksgiving often gives way to the agony of anticipating days of turkey sandwiches and microwaved potatoes and gravy.

The Central Lakes College Adventures ’N Theatre musical “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail” will be staged in Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus Dec. 16 and 17. Performances are 7:30 p.m. both days, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.

Yes, 'tis the season for traveling to visit family members. Unfortunately, it's also the season for increased break-ins and burglaries. But there are some simple tips you can follow to keep your home safe and sound till you return.

It's almost that time again—the holiday party season. Even if you've developed healthy eating habits that get you through the rest of the year, the holiday season is fraught with challenges. But you can survive parties and stress, relatives and big holiday dinners, if you find some simple advice to follow.

Deep Portage is a 6,300-acre outdoor (and indoor!) classroom available year-round to all who would like to visit. As stated on the website, "Located in Central Cass County, Deep Portage is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit residential environmental education/outdoor recreation center.

No matter what your taste in music, there seems to be something for everybody in Lake Country's upcoming slate of performances. Check out these concerts and you're sure to find something to enjoy.

Grassroots Concerts, held at the Live Well Nightclub and Coffee Bar at Journey Church in Nisswa, offer live performances in an intimate setting.