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May Your Photos Be Merry and Bright: Holiday Photography for the Novice
It’s officially holiday season, and though you may be busy running around the mall for presents, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and trying to stay on Santa’s nice list, don’t forget to take photos of your kids and family gatherings to remember all the good times. It’ll be over before you know it. [...] Continue reading
Hosting a Holiday Party Without Breaking the Bank
The holidays are upon us, and it’s time to party. But for those of us mired by budgets, a little party planning is the key to painless entertaining. If you’ve got to host a Halloween haunt, a Thanksgiving feast, or a Christmas come-and-go, here are some tips for being the host with the most — [...] Continue reading
A Few Reasons to Fall in Love With Autumn
Everyone has a certain time of year when life just feels..better. Mine happens to be the fall and winter seasons. Not knocking summer or spring, they’re both great. I was born in the spring, but I absolutely believe that during autumn I smile a little more, laugh a little louder, and have a little bit [...] Continue reading
Target Brings Neiman Marcus Designer Luxury to Stores
If you were among the millions of style-savvy Target shoppers who lined up around the block for the Missoni craze or any of the other limited designer collections, mark your calendars for more high-end designer collaborations for the holidays. This time, upscale retailer Neiman Marcus – whose annual holiday catalogue items are often the epitome [...] Continue reading
Sparklers Cause More Injuries Than Any Other Firework
The boom, crackle and sparkle of fireworks are iconic symbols of celebration for our country’s Independence Day, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that no spectacular fireworks display is worth a trip to the hospital. According to a CPSC special study, fireworks claimed the lives of four Americans last year, including one very grisly [...] Continue reading
The Rant: Happy National Bathroom Reading Month
Today’s the first day of June, and we all know what that means: it’s National Accordion Awareness Month. It’s also National Bathroom Reading Month, National Candy Month, and Dairy Alternative Month. And if you’re not celebrating all of those holidays simultaneously by eating soy chocolate on the toilet while reading an accordion song book –in [...] Continue reading
Coronado Named America’s Best Beach
For those who flock to the sun, sand, and surf, Dr. Beach’s annual rankings points out ten of the country’s most scenic summer spots. ”Dr. Beach,” or Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, is a professor and director of the laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. For the first time in 22 years, Leatherman has [...] Continue reading
Recall Rewind: Cross Brats, BBQ Sauce and Pool Slides Off Your Holiday Weekend Lineup
If you were planning on grilling some bratwurst, using barbecue sauce, or making some frozen drinks at your Memorial Day gathering, double check your party supplies to make sure they weren’t recalled. Oregon-based Zenner’s Quality Meat Products, Inc. is recalling about 3,660 pounds of bratwurst due to misbranding and allergen concerns. The recall applies to [...] Continue reading
Stick to Stuffed: Live Bunnies, Chicks Make Poor Easter Gifts
Snuggly bunnies and fuzzy baby chicks may be adorable on Easter morning, but they’re not nearly as cute when they end up animal shelters or abandoned outdoors a few weeks later. Unfortunately, the novelty of these pets wears off quickly for many families when they realize they level of time, commitment, care, and resources pet [...] Continue reading