Want to spend adult time with family and friends but don’t want to pay for a babysitter? Just plan a slightly-separate-but-together kid-and-adult party. Here are a few tricks for an event that everyone can enjoy.
If a salad seems a bit too wimpy for dinner, beef it up with a little steak. You’ll have the perfect mix of meat and veggies. In a rush? Make the meat and marinade the night before, then toss with the lettuce right before you’re ready to eat.
You know you can’t rely on that friend who can’t keep a secret to save her life, even though you still love her dearly. Here are other places not to put your trust—along with more reliable routes to take.
Dogs benefit from friends they can relate to, just like people do. But the quick interactions with neighborhood dogs on walks may not give them what they need. Here’s the path to a healthier, happier pet.
Location, location, location—it’s crucial in choosing a home and choosing homes for your food. Most food stays fresher, tastes better, and delivers more health benefits if stowed in the right place. So what is the right place?
Forget the elaborate eye covers and expensive pillows! Lots of stuff you already have in your house may help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Check out these six everyday items that can make a difference starting tonight.
If the bathroom is the only place you can claim some alone time for you, sneak in a little exercise. Here are easy moves you can do as you brush your teeth, in the shower, and after drying your hair.
Why do peppers get all the stuffing? The next time you’re craving comfort food, try something a little different and just as delicious—stuffed onions! Even if you’re not crazy about onions, you might like the gentle flavor of Vidalias.
The best place to store perfume. (Hint: It’s not in your bathroom.) Foods that fight bad breath. How to get rid of that onion smell on your hands. Check out these secrets to make sure you’re always petal fresh.
Stuck in a breakfast rut? Maybe it’s time to mix up your morning. Get a little crazy and have a cookie—but not just any cookie. This breakfast cookie recipe satisfies both your sweet tooth and your nutritional needs.
With so many challenges in the current spousing market, it’s smarter to invest in what you already have. If your relationship is looking a bit weathered and worn, here are some ideas for making things fresh again.
Scrapbooking has become big business. But there used to be a time when the page decorations were (free!) found objects—that often meant more. Get back to basics, and you’ll benefit your budget and your creations. Here’s how.
E-mail is supposed to make life easier and help us connect with work, family, and friends. But then there’s spam keeping us from the messages we really want to focus on. So how do you keep those junk e-mails out of your in-box?
Sometimes the best table manners don’t make for the best attempts at weight loss. So forget finishing everything on your plate. To refine your womanly figure, you may need to shed politeness first.