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Turning Black Friday into “Buy Local” Friday Black Friday - the busiest retail shopping day of the year - is next week.  But rather than getting up early and rushing out to buy your holiday gifts from the Big Box retailers, try a change of pace and show your local community a little holiday love by shopping from independent, homegrown... Read More >

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

I know what my kids want for Christmas: A laptop. My son wants a faster one than the clunker he’s got. And my daughter wants one of her own. And according to a survey of 1,000 teens done by eBates, my kids aren’t the only ones. The number one item for... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

This month’s Facebook Slow Cooker Chat was a great success. Several of you shared your favorite crock-pot recipes and asked for cooking tips from our associate food editor Michael Tyrrell. It’s clear that many of you... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

I almost forgot that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which is especially bad because this year I'm making many of the dishes for my family. Typically my mom does all of the cooking, but I want to give her a break while also making sure that at least a few of the dishes this year are healthy. That's why I've created this healthy... Read More >

Categories: Diet Success, Food & Recipes, Health, Holidays

Yesterday I made a very important decision for my health: I went back to Weight Watchers meetings with my best friend. It was a difficult decision, but I decided to do it because it's the best way for me to get through the holidays without gaining a ton of weight. I always try to make sure that I'm eating as healthy as possible--starting with... Read More >

Categories: Diet Success, Food & Recipes, Health