No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only guaranteed way to prevent a hangover is to limit your…
What makes a food gourmet? Scarce foods such as truffles usually make the grade, as do foods that are complex to produce, such as saffron. One common feature shared by just about all luxury foods is their high price. It’s…
Think your sex life is destined to cool off after 50 or so? We found a lot of evidence to the contrary and spoke to some experts who backed it up. Sexual desire doesn’t die once society deems you a…
If you have the winter blues, you’re not alone. Seasonal depression affects about 5 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The lack of light in northern latitudes during the winter months is thought…
Cupcakes are really hanging onto their 15th minute of fame. It’s been 18 years since Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and recent gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes ate cupcakes outside of Magnolia Bakery in the West Village during season…
Whether you are spending holidays away or at home, this time of year often brings increased time pressure, financial strain and the pull of multiple social, work and family obligations. This is also the time of year when you tend…
Skip complicated holiday cooking and try these celebrity recipes that are delicious, simple, and perfect for festive gatherings.
What people can — and will pay — for New Year’s Eve parties can be staggering. But keep in mind there’s still plenty of fun to be had while keeping…
For much of America, binge drinking and holidays go hand in hand. For someone who’s in recovery or simply trying to take a break from booze, the transition from December…
Between all the treats and feasts of the holiday get-togethers and the cold weather that encourages staying in and snuggling up all day, it’s easy to let healthy habits slip.…
Toys ‘R’ Us closed its doors for good earlier this year, but there are still plenty of great places to find toys these days. Independent toy stores across the country…
Online deals don’t mean a thing if shipping costs an arm and a leg. We researched shipping rates and policies at 10 of the largest retailers to help holiday shoppers…
Being away from home doesn’t mean skipping the celebration. Discover ways to make the holidays special no matter where you are.
The holiday shopping season is always a competitive one for retailers, and this year is no exception. With Toys R Us gone and Sears in bankruptcy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart…
Black Friday ads and promotions are designed to create urgency among holiday shoppers. The annual sales event does bring some of the “lowest prices of the year” on many popular…
It’s no secret that Black Friday means long lines, crowded aisles, and general chaos. Everyone who plans to hit the stores come Black Friday should be prepared. Here are 16…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge shopping days famous (or infamous depending on how you look at it), known for luring consumers with over-the-top bargains. But for some savvy…
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to share a festive meal and reflect on their blessings. With that comes the expectation of a full-on turkey dinner — and…