Small children love to make things that can be used around the house. It gives them a sense of accomplishment to see something they’ve created on display and in use. For this fall craft, you’ll just need a few simple items – and your kids will be on their way to making fun placemats for…
Kids Feeling Bored? Try Out This Scent-sational Play Dough Recipe!
About this point during summer vacation, it’s likely that anyone with children home from school has heard the dreaded “I’m bored!” at least once. If you’re looking for a fun project that involves cooking, science, and arts & crafts, then you’ll want to try out this play dough recipe. And, because this play dough gets…
Thinking About Purchasing a Fire Pit? Here Are Some Tips.
If you’ve been wondering how you can update your outdoor space, you might want to consider a fire pit for the patio. Fire pits can provide a great centerpiece for conversations with family and friends and can allow for enjoyable evenings outdoors even in cooler weather. We’ve compiled some tips on how to use a…
Tips for Hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day is almost here, and there’s no better way to show the moms in your life how special they are than by hosting a Mother’s Day brunch. If you want to make your Mother’s Day brunch special, consider adding some personalized touches like homemade decorations or a menu tailored to your mom’s favorite foods.…
The Adirondacks: A Picture-Perfect Adventure
Visiting the Adirondacks any time of year can lend itself to some beautiful landscape photography. But, if you left the house without your camera, no worries. You can take some great landscape photos with your phone camera! In this article, we’ll share some simple tips on how you can make the most of your mobile…
5 Tips to Make Your Ice Fishing Adventure Memorable – and Safe
One of the most-enjoyed activities in the Adirondacks is ice fishing, and that doesn’t stop during the winter. Once the lakes freeze, they become an ice-fishing paradise. Most ice fishermen will tell you that heading out for some angling on a frozen lake is a relaxing, enjoyable way to spend the day, but if you’re…
Break Out the Bubbly – Enjoy This Champagne Cocktail for NYE
If you’re planning on ringing in the New Year by popping a cork on a champagne bottle, why not jazz it up a little bit? Sure, champagne is delightful on its own, but just a few ingredients can kick it up a notch and make it a toast to 2023 to remember. Keep reading for…
Thoughtful Gifts for the Holiday Hostess with the Mostest
Thanksgiving is always a special time for friends and family to gather for food, fun, and festivities. It’s also a time to show each other how thankful we are for one another, and grateful for the kindness that has been shown to us. If you’ve been invited to a Thanksgiving celebration, you might be wondering…
Fill Your Home with the Scents of Fall
At Speculator Department Store, we love the autumn season. There is just something particularly comforting about the change of the leaves, the cooler temperatures, the decorations of pumpkins and gourds, and of course the warm, inviting scents. The spiced scents of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and more take us back to our grandmother’s kitchen. In…
Feeling Cheesy? Here are Some Tips for Creating a Great Cheese Board.
Now that the fall season has arrived, people are starting to think about cozy home gatherings with family and friends. Whether it’s just a couple of friends over to play games or watch a movie, or a group of people over to watch a football game, autumn is definitely the time for reconnecting. Of course,…