Sometimes all we need in life is a little direction or information to make everyday life a little more enjoyable or less stressful. I once shared with a very busy mother of three that making a little more food on her Sunday night dinner could make Monday school lunches easier to manage. She could fix the lunches Sunday night while she cleaned up from dinner. Easy enough I know, but not if you nev... read more »

When I was younger and trying to keep myself motivated to work out and exercise, there was no such resource as a personal trainer. You could go to a gym and enroll in a class, or join the "Y" - but working one-on-one with someone who would develop and help execute a personalized workout regimen was just unheard of. Not so today. Personal trainers are available to help in all aspe... read more »

Spending time in the great outdoors helps a family bond in new ways. You learn to rough it in the wilderness and it is the perfect stress reliever. Help your family learn how to appreciate our natural resources by taking a fishing trip at a lake, river or beach near your hometown. There are a few steps every fisherman needs to take before a fishing trip. Getting Prepared For A Family Fishing ... read more »

Cuisinart is a highly respected name in the kitchen appliance arena, so it stands to reason that their products should be some of the top performing devices available. In most cases, that is true, except when it comes to the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Automatic Coffeemaker (DGB 550 Series). This particular model was a gift, so we accepted it with appreciation. We needed a new coffeemaker and thoug... read more »

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a kid is getting the opportunity to play on a sports team. Both boys and girls have the chance to participate in competitive activities, ranging from soccer and field hockey, to football, baseball, volleyball and more. There is probably no other time in recent memory that has had such a rich array of team sports from which young people can choose. U... read more »

It's sometimes hard to part with something, even more so if it's something that we've had for a long time. Keeping things, especially things we don't use or need anymore, only lead to more clutter that builds up, making it harder to clean your house or car. Here are a few tips that helped me break my hoarding habits. Go Paperless Paper is a major cause of clutter. It al... read more »

You may have heard about reverse mortgages and wondered what they were and how they worked. Although reverse mortgages are only available to individuals age 62 or better, those of us who are younger should understand how they work, since many of us have parents or grandparents who might be considering one to guarantee their financial future. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is ... read more »

Whether you need to relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack, or simply want to find ways to control your day-to-day asthma symptoms, there are many natural asthma remedies that can provide non-pharmaceutical relief. Use the following natural asthma remedies to help relieve your symptoms and reduce the incidence of asthma attacks. DRINK WATER Water is one of the most overlooked natural asthma... read more »

Acne is the heartbreak of many a teenager and young adults. Often times, even though it might clear up, it tends to leave scars that can be disfiguring. There are various methods that professionals can use to help remove acne scars including dermabrasion, which takes off the top layer of skin that is scarred using a sanding-like procedure. It is often done using a local anesthetic and is not ... read more »

In the fall of 2009, the story of Sharon Mc Donough, Long Island mother of seven and accused serial killer of pets appeared in the news. Her oldest son, Doug - 21, reported her to Rescue Ink. McDonough is now in jail in lieu of $100,000 bail, the highest bail ever set in a case of animal abuse. Her younger children, six daughters ranging in age from infant to young teen are in foster care. Four d... read more »