Lifestyle

  • 10 Alternative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

    This year, with Feb. 14 falling on a Sunday, Valentine’s Day threatens to last the whole weekend. For the single guy or gal, Valentine’s Day can be full of loneliness and self-doubt. For couples, choices abound — from a romantic…

  • 10 Romantic Train Rides to Take With Your Valentine

    Romanticizing train travel seems endemic in American culture. It’s hard to say exactly why, but riding the rails through gorgeous scenery could be an inspired way to reconnect with a partner. The 10 options here are inexpensive getaways for a…

  • 50 Tips for Raising Children on a Budget

    Part of being a parent is setting boundaries and rules, and among the most important is the family budget. There are an endless number of expenses to factor in — everything from vacations to gifts to emergencies, not to mention…

  • Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines take aim at foods linked with obesity, heart disease, and…

  • 10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat

    Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not surprisingly, both health experts and the latest dietary guidelines issued…

  • How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money

    The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are likely to spend more time in the waiting room than…