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The selection of eco-friendly products is growing. While it’s nice to have the option of reducing one’s carbon footprint, choosing to be eco-friendly can be expensive. Sometimes the product is one-hundred percent worth the money. But if you want to save a little cash, here’s a list of eco-friendly devices that anyone can make. The […]

Summer nights are longer, and a cool respite from the heat of the day. And of course–no school!  With so much beautiful weather to enjoy and plenty of time to enjoy it, it’s no wonder there are so many fun things attributed to summer nights. Here are some suggestions to help you and your family

Young kids aren’t too keen on the idea of traipsing through the MOMA on a Sunday afternoon, but there are some museums that can teach kids how great it is to learn. Take them to a museum design for them, and they will grow up learning, and visiting exhibits can be entertaining and enlightening.  

As the years passed, athletic and academic events, evening activities, and dietary differences made family meals much more uncommon. Yet I often find myself on the other side of the stove, cooking dinner for my parents and younger siblings instead of consigning them to another quick bite from Taco Bell. I realize now that I

  National cooking expert Barbara Beery, author of the bestselling The Pink Princess Cookbook and Fairies Cookbook has done it again, creating the perfect cookbook for your little princesses who like all things frozen and fun! Focused on Frozen Treats, Party Eats and Treats, Sipping Treats, and Party Crafts, The Snow Princess Cookbook is a

Ben Bernstein—or “Dr. B”, as his clients refer to him—has been working with students and people in high stress/high performance jobs for over forty years. He’s an expert on how stress affects performance, so if you’re looking to bring your stress levels to a healthy level, his most recent works, Stressed Out! for Parents and

Or, have you been divorced for years, but still find yourself scheming how to get back at your ex this holiday season? Maybe you’ve never been divorced, but are part of a newly-formed blended family. Statistically speaking, most of us are likely part of one or more of the above. We either came from a

Nope, that isn’t a typo—it’s Trunk-or-Treating! Popular in church communities, areas where door-to-door Trick-or-Treating isn’t safe, and rural neighborhoods, Trunk-or-Treating is Trick-or-Treating with a twist; instead of going door-to-door, little tricksters go from decorated car to decorated car, and candy is handed out—from the trunks of people’s cars! Planning a Trunk-or-Treat for your community might

Mary Potter Kenyon, Winthrop Library Director and mother of eight, has been writing ever since she was little. Her book, Coupon Crazy: The Science, The Savings, and the Stories Behind America’s Extreme Obsession was published by Familius in August 2013, and Chemo-Therapist: How Cancer Cured a Marriage was released in April 2014. Mary has been

Rosalinda Randall is a modern-day expert on tact and civility, using etiquette as a foundation. She has been teaching etiquette for both social and business settings for more than fourteen years. Her audiences and clients include entrepreneurs, sales professionals, administrative professionals, civic groups, college students, teens, and children.   Her most recent book, Don’t Burp