Traveling with young children is one of the more stressful aspects of parenting. By the time the trip is over, parents may feel the need for a vacation from the vacation. Don’t let meltdowns and mishaps derail a family trip.…
Traditional weddings are overrated, fraught with anxiety, and often cost as much as a down payment on a new home. Save yourselves, and your guests, the hassle and expense and go another route. Eloping, hosting an intimate dinner with the…
Most people opt to slow down in their golden years, but not everyone. For some, retirement is the perfect time to nab a part-time job to stay busy and earn a little extra income. For others, getting older means finally…
Fitness trackers are a simple way to keep tabs on daily activities and exercise. Most budget models have modest designs but track important information such as steps taken, calories burned, and distance walked. Some include extra features such as heart-rate…
On Valentine’s Day, new couples may be brimming with anticipation and excitement, but many long-standing couples feign indifference to the holiday of romance. Being comfortable with each other is no excuse for being boring, however. Romantic getaways, intimate homecooked dinners,…
We can’t all be like former president George H. W. Bush jumping out of airplanes when we are 90. Still, there’s no reason to abandon the life and activities that have made us who we are because we might not…
While New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, the beginning of the year is also a great time for home improvement. Thankfully, upgrading a home with a fresh and modern…
Seniors can be notoriously hard to buy for, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. In fact, consumers 65 and up are less likely to celebrate the day than other age…
Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler on the sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” started Galentine’s Day on February 13 as a way to celebrate the love she had for her female…
With Valentine’s Day looming, many couples are making extravagant plans. But Valentine’s Day can present a serious financial challenge, especially to a bank account recovering from the holidays. If you…
Love may be free, but affairs rarely are. On top of the moral and ethical issues that come with cheating on your mate, the costs associated with secret affairs can…
The latest smartphones can take dazzling photos, respond to voice commands, and even recognize your face. What they still can’t seem to do is last an entire day without running…
For sports fans who want a brand-new, big-screen TV for Super Bowl Sunday or couch potatoes ready to curl up with a new season of a favorite show, the range…
There’s absolutely no way to tell a sweetheart you got a great deal on their Valentine’s Day flowers, but a little private gloating is fine. We’ve gathered tips to consider…
In these days of digital streaming and comfy home theaters, the movie theater attendance numbers are on the decline. One innovation aimed at bucking that trend has come in the…
Kids and adults alike are passionate fans of Lego building sets, which are available in a seemingly endless variety of themes, from Lego City to Star Wars. Many popular sets…
Eating healthy can seem like a challenge in winter, with the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables and the cold weather encouraging cravings for baked goods and hearty fare. It’s…
When it comes to diet, there is no one catch-all solution. These days, there are so many fads and extreme diets, some of which may work well for some people…