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Creative Ways to Expand Your Horizons  The pandemic has led to many of us spending a significantly greater amount of time in our homes. It has also led to renewed interest in learning new skills or hobbies, both for personal enjoyment, self-sufficiency, and even as a launching pad for a new small business. Keep reading to learn more about some new skills you can pursue. Learn Online  Ready access to online training tutorials and educational programs has opened doors to learning for everyone. Rather than sign up for classes and drive to a location once a week, lifelong learners can...

Colleen Taber’s shop mascot, a miniature dachshund named Lizabeth, gives free snuggles to visitors looking for unique and high-quality brands of yarn. “If you sit in one of our comfy chairs, she will most likely jump in your lap,” says Taber.   Once you’re settled in—or while you’re wandering through Unwound Yarn, getting a feel for the selection that ranges from warm and wooly to light and lacy—Taber herself will gladly take over with answers to all your knitting or crocheting questions. “I didn’t know how to knit until about a year before I bought the shop,” she says. “But I...