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Although gasoline prices are more than a dollar lower than they were last year at this time, the prices at the pump are starting to climb again, which means we need to revisit the topic of gas conservation. This year, gas prices will hit consumers even harder than last year, thanks to the recession. If you've lost your job this year, you are going to be squeezed even more if prices rise mu... read more »

Many locations are perfect for family vacations. Niagara Falls is one of them. In fact, it is probably at the top of many lists, including my own. A trip to one of the most awesome natural wonders in the world is perfect for everyone, which is evidenced that Niagara Falls is one of the most popular destination locations for wedding packages and honeymooners, as well as retirees and family with... read more »

Eating salads is a healthy way to get most of your vitamins and minerals in a fresh and natural way. In addition to being fresh and delicious, salads are mostly low calorie and help with adding fiber to your diet. They fill you up and keep your body working at peak efficiency. Salads, however, can become a bit boring if you use the same ingredients day after day. You can use many different ... read more »

Tapeworms - Not a Pleasant Subject It's probably been a long time since anyone talked about tapeworms. It's not a very pleasant subject, and tapeworms usually don't affect humans. Most tapeworms are found in cattle and some cats and dogs that are not living in sanitary conditions, but recently, there has been a lot of interest in human tapeworms, due to a lawsuit that was filed ... read more »

I'm not proud. I shop the dollar stores on a regular basis. You can get some incredible deals at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, the Dollar Store and all the other bargain and close-out stores that populate the shopping landscape. They've become more popular and more crowded as the economy continues to decline and now, even the folks from the fancier neighborhoods are wandering out to d... read more »

When I was a little girl growing up in a large city, I remember that one of the first things my mother taught me was not to talk to strangers. She would drum that into my head every time we went out -- probably excessively and to the point where I was petrified of people I didn't know. Of course, I was (and continue to be) painfully shy! But nonetheless, that advice is even more important... read more »

If you enjoy gardening, this is probably a melancholy time of the year. The days are getting shorter, the crops have stopped producing and it looks like it's just about time to pull out the dead and shriveled vines and plants that have been giving you fresh and luscious vegetables all season. Most people will store away their shovels, trowels and gardening supplies until next spring, but t... read more »

If you like the texture and chewiness of brownies, but don't always like the chocolate flavor, here is a good recipe that allows you to make these tasty treats out of flavored cake mixes. Or, you can use a white cake mix and add your own individual flavors. Either way, you get the texture of brownies but with different flavors. Start with a box of cake mix You can use any flavor, but for t... read more »

There are a variety of online tools that allow you to gather and store your medical records and information in one secure location, which should be easily accessible no matter where you are. These tools are being touted as a convenient way to consolidate all of your medical records, or those of your kids. However, should you take advantage of these tools? They're called PHRs or Personal He... read more »

This is the time of the year when many families take to the water in a sailboat, rowboat, powerboat or even something larger, like a cabin cruiser. It's usually a great day on the water, with good food and friends, a little fishing, a little swimming and fun in the sun. It's really important, however, to make sure that everyone plans for contingencies and emergencies, because having a... read more »