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Summer Grilling Success with Pure Honey

Kick off this grilling season with the ultimate barbeque by adding pure honey to your grill glazes. Beyond adding flavor, pure honey has many beneficial characteristics that improve the look and taste of grilled food. Honey is hygroscopic, so a rich honey glaze helps lock in moisture during grilling, resulting in sweet moist foods.

Eight Awesome Annuals that Add Instant Impact

It's all about annuals. If you want to make a dramatic difference in your garden this spring, you gotta get annuals.

Six Simple Questions to Help You Choose the Best Mower for Your Lawn

Though lawn mowing can be time-consuming in the spring and summer months, it's a "must do" for both the health of your lawn and basic curb appeal. Consequently, homeowners are looking for mowers to help them maintain their yards as quickly and easily as possible so they can spend more time enjoying their lawns.

A Beautiful Landscape Starts in the Fall

Every year, a lot of time, money and effort is devoted to the pursuit of a beautiful and well-maintained home landscape. Keep these tips in mind when tackling the landscape for fall and winter.

Protect Your Roof from Seasonal Storms

It's officially storm season and, depending on the region in which you live, hurricanes, tornadoes, high winds and hail can cause tremendous damage to your home.

Is Your Business Prepared For A Disaster?

When it comes to disaster readiness, can you ever be too prepared? According the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the effects of a disaster can be quite profound: More than one in four businesses will experience a significant crisis in a given year, and of those businesses that experience a disaster and have no emergency plan, 43 percent never reopen.

Boat Engines -- The Ethanol Menace

Your boat's greatest enemy may be the fuel inside of it. There are a number of reports in the press about the negative effects of ethanol in marine fuel tanks -- this is a concern for boat owners.

Frozen Yogurt is Back and Better than Ever

There's nothing better on a summer day than a cool treat. But summer also means shorts and swimsuits, and thinking twice about the foods you eat. Fortunately, a surprising player is making a comeback on the dessert scene, and it's an indulgence that you can feel good about.

Pests Fall with Autumn Treatment

As the summer months come to a close and autumn sneaks in, homeowners in the southern United States know one thing is for sure: Fall brings not only more comfortable weather, but also an increased fire ant threat.

Purify Your Body for Your Health's Sake

Scientists estimate that everyone alive today carries within his or her body at least 700 contaminants, and the only way to get rid of them is to sweat them out. A goods place to do that is in a sauna.

Help Your Middle Schooler Get Up To Speed

Is your daughter ready for the social aspects of middle school? Why not help prepare her -- and yourself -- for what's ahead?

High Definition Beauty

By 2009, all television broadcasters will have to switch to HDTV (High Definition TV). It's only a matter of time before your wedding memories and vacation souvenirs are recorded on an HD camera. The naked eye might not see any imperfections on your skin but the HD camera won't miss a flaw.

Three Simple Steps to a Fresh Fall Landscape and Garden

Every garden and landscape space needs freshening up by summer's end. Exhausted from the scorching sun, heat and drought of the season, updating the landscape with a few simple projects and garden chores can have it looking revitalized for fall in no time.

Time-saving, Back-to-school Tips for the Savvy Mom

Before you know it, the kids will be back in school and moms everywhere will be busy arranging car-pooling schedules, packing lunches and helping with math homework. All the chores can be overwhelming, but by cutting corners and following time-saving tips like these, moms everywhere can enjoy a little more time for themselves without sacrificing their routine or their health.

Choosing a Home-Comfort System Based on How and Where You Live

Selecting a heating and air conditioning system that meets your family's needs can be tricky. Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system based on how and where your family lives.

Tire Care Saves Gas, Gas, Gas

Summertime is drive-time across the USA. Millions of vacation-happy Americans hit the road during summer, logging more driving miles on the pavement than any other time of year. But with gas prices climbing toward $4 a gallon (or more!), folks are concerned about the costs of driving.

Business Etiquette for the New Graduate

After years of studying, new graduates must find something else to do. And while most grads know how to dress appropriately, have their resume in order, and have solid experience, most are nervous about the initial steps when meeting interviewers.

Take Advantage of Every Last Moment You Can Spend Outside this Season

The summer solstice has passed, the days are getting shorter and soon the fading sunlight will serve as a signal for the leaves to start turning color and fall from the trees. But just because Mother Nature is preparing for her winter slumber doesn't mean you have to do the same. Here's how to prolong your enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Tips for a Safe Summer Season on Your Deck

Gas prices are on the rise again, the number of people traveling is down and families are choosing to spend more time at home enjoying their decks. And with so many accessories available that make the yard an oasis -- from solar fountains and fire pit tables to stainless gas grills -- the deck extends the living space and creates an at-home vacation spot.

Six Must-Have Features on Today's Cutting-Edge Lawn Mowers

Ask anybody who toiled in the backyard in the 60s, 70s or 80s: Mowing the grass used to be an exercise in frustration. People struggled with equipment that was limited by the technology of the day. Here are six high-tech features to look for when you're choosing a mower:

Get Your House in Shape for Football Season

According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), extending the footprint of your home by creating living space outside is one of the hottest trends in home remodeling right now. Here's a project that will give you a good start.

Rediscovering the Outdoors with Your Kids Starts in Your Own Backyard

With school almost out, summer is the perfect time to rediscover the outdoors. Experiencing nature's wonders firsthand -- admiring a garter snake slithering in the grass planting flowers in the yard or devouring strawberries picked fresh from the garden -- can prove as captivating as anything on the TV or video-game screen. So begin today to get your kids to celebrate and capture summer outside with our living planet.

Simple, Quick Solutions to Car Repairs

There are a number of automotive technologies that make it easier for vehicle owners to maintain and service their vehicles. They help save time by preventing unnecessary maintenance, make it easy to travel safely, as well as preserve gas and oil.

Create an Outdoor Living Space in Your Own Back Yard

Today, almost everything you do inside your home is coming outdoors. From showers to kitchen sinks and everything in between, today's homeowners are utilizing the back yard to get more life out of their homes.

Lighter Wheat Beer Offers Distinctive Craft Beer Taste with Diversity that Peopl

When it comes to gathering with friends and family, craft beers are becoming a prominent guest. Craft beer has enjoyed double digit growth over the past few years and shows no signs of slowing down. Leinenkugel's offers these tips for enjoying wheat beers.

Lighting Plays a Huge Role in Your Home's Curb Appeal

Adding outdoor lighting is a smart investment not only from a security standpoint, but because of the dramatic affect it has on curb appeal. When you're ready to begin the dramatic and instant beautification of your property, here are some tips to get started.

This Season, Sinus Symptoms Have Met Their Match

After a seemingly endless winter, do you still find yourself battling uncomfortable sinus symptoms and wanting to pull the covers over your head as opposed to basking in the spring sunshine? Does sinus pain keep you from getting out of that musty old gym and shaping up in the great outdoors?

How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Furniture

When spring rains rinse and refresh the outdoors, decks, patios and everything on them get a bath, too. But, once it's dry you see the remaining film that stays: dirt, bird droppings, sticky tree sap and buds, and whatever other debris that gets carried in the wind to land on your patio.

Top Towing Tips for Trouble-free Travel

Every year millions of Americans take to the roads with their trailers in tow. Whether you're towing a boat, a horse or a houseful of furniture, driving with a trailer presents challenges to both the driver and the tow vehicle. Here are the top tips from hauling experts on how to keep your travel trouble free.

Fire Ants Leave Pet Owners Fuming

When pet owners let Fido or Fluffy out into the safe confines of the backyard, too often they overlook the dangers that lurk in their lawn. But for the safety of their pets -- and family -- people should keep an eye out for fire ants, a petulant pest that presents a very real danger to their four-legged friends.

Kick Off Summer with Recipes that Symbolize the Season

Planning to entertain this summer? If so, you'll need some quick and easy recipes sure to wow the crowds? You can't go wrong by incorporating fruits of the season into your recipes, and you'd better act fast if you want to enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the year.

The King of Daffodils Is Dead: Long Live the Kings!

Every fall, thousands of daffodils bearing the name King Alfred are sold and planted in the United States, an amazing feat for a bulb that has been out of commercial production for many years. So what are they really? Here's the answer.

The 24-7 Life of School Supplies

Just as work creeps into all aspects of adult life, a kid's school day is no longer just 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. From class to sports practice to hanging out with friends, kids move in a dozen different directions, and so do their school supplies. With today's fast-paced lifestyles, notebooks, binders and school products aren't confined to the classroom, and homework isn't always done sitting at the kitchen table. Here are some new school supplies helping students in their busy lives.

Petunias: The Perpetual Petal Pusher

Flowers, buds, blossoms, blooms -- it's what we all long for: non-stop color in our gardens and landscapes. Why not make it easy on yourself this season? Stop worrying and wondering if you've chosen the right plant for the right place. An easy solution to achieve a glorious garden brimming with blooms and continuous color is to plant petunias.

Create a Summertime Gathering to Remember!

Along with the warm weather comes neighborhood pool parties and backyard barbecue gatherings. To avoid yet another stagnant summer get-together, break tradition and invite everyone over for a summer soiree they'll never forget.

Hot Tips for Landscaping Around Hot Tubs

For many families, adding a hot tub in the back yard makes the American dream complete. But what really elevates the hot tub from home improvement to home oasis status is the decking and landscaping created around it.

Get the Most Value from Your Deck Project

More and more, outdoor living is no longer considered a luxury, but a way of life for homeowners across the country. Families are spending more time at home enjoying the freedom of relaxing and entertaining on their backyard deck.

Three Dimensions of a Golfer: Gary Player Helps Improve Your Game

Golf may look simple, but it is a complex sport requiring drive and determination. There are three dimensions that create a complete golfer: a solid mental game, technical skill and physical fitness. Gary Player, professional golfer and winner of golf's career grand slam, advocates mastering these three dimensions to improve your golf game.

Spring Fling on a Budget: Hitting the Best Beaches Before Summer Crowds and High

As we bid farewell to winter, tropical hotspots bid adieu to the tourists looking to escape the chill. Low-occupancy makes spring one of the best times for the budget-minded vacationer to hit the beach.

Go Natural for a Healthier Summer

The change of season is an ideal time to shed a little sunlight on health and lifestyle habits. Incorporating hints of nature into everyday regimens ushers in the new season and gives health and well-being a boost.

Using the Right Tools to Maximize Fall Lawn Cleanup

Many homeowners enthusiastically care for their lawns and gardens during the spring and summer months but tend to neglect them during the fall. After all, there's no need to spend time maintaining the yard with winter on its way, right? Wrong.

Quest For Replacement China Awakens Family Memories

When Merry Anderson rediscovered six Mayflower plates in the back of a cupboard that had once belonged to her grandmother, the quest to find the rest of the set began. And she turned to the dish detectives for help.

Summer Vacation Time? Ohio's Amish Country Beckons Families

Summer is family vacation season. Soon the kids will be out of school and feeling the wanderlust inspired by warm weather. But families bored by the beach or tired of the theme parks can find themselves looking for something different.

That's the Ticket: How to Score Some Summer Fun at the Last Minute

Summer is in full swing and if you aren't already in the middle of your "fun things to do this summer" list, you're behind schedule. It may be too late to plan that Fourth of July trip to D.C. that you've been dreaming of, but there are plenty of fun things that don't take a lot of pre-planning and notice. Thanks to the Internet, it's now easier than ever to organize a fun outing, from taking in a sporting event to soaking up some music at a concert.

Hot Tips for Keeping Your Cool at the Speedway

Even the most avid NASCAR enthusiast can end up sidelined by prolonged exposure to hours of direct sunlight in packed seating. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 318 Americans die every year of heat-related illnesses -- most of which are easily preventable. Here are some tips to keep you cool.

Alternative Heat Source Warms Homes and Hearts

Winter is coming and with it cooler temperatures. Contractors are gearing up to help homeowners renovate their heating systems for a more efficient, comfortable and cozy winter. Many situations, such as the age of your home and the heat source you have, call for creative heating solutions.

The Secret to Looking Good Inside and Out

(ARA) - Summer has officially arrived and swimsuit season is in full swing. To look your summer best, you may want to take a closer look at your body to make sure it's ready for summer activities -- the inside of your body, that is.

Summer Camp: How to Handle Your Child's First Big Trip Away From Home

Ahhh, summer. The kids are out of school and you're thinking about what they are going to do while you and/or your spouse work. The busy schedule. The endless e-mails and buzzing of the blackberry. The kids are whining because they want to do something. The perfect solution: summer camp. So what do you consider to make your child's first official "away from home" camp experience easier on you and your child?

Expand Your Square Footage with Comforts of Home Outdoors

The yard work is done and you just want to sit back and admire your surroundings. If you're reclining into an old lawn chair that's seen better days, it's time to treat yourself to something that better complements your outdoor living space.

Emergency Nurses Offer Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer

The summer season is filled with many enjoyable activities, many of which take place in or around water. As people head to beaches and neighborhood swimming pools, or take recreational boating trips, water safety becomes increasingly important. Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death among children ages one to 14, and in 2004, boating accidents caused a reported 3,363 injuries and 676 fatalities.

Entertain with Confidence: Make Sure You'll Never Run Out of Gas Again

You wouldn't dream of hitting the road without a gauge that tells you how much gas you have left in your car, and you shouldn't grill without one either. The GasWatch indicator is a must-have gadget for everyone who entertains.

All Dressed Up and Ready To Go!

With warmer, sunny days heralding the arrival of a new season, wardrobes everywhere are getting ready to make their debut. Sometimes, however, searching for the latest trends is enough to leave anyone lost in the dark.

Bring the Outdoors in to Create a Nature-Inspired Home

From the soothing flow of a mountain stream to the majestic beauty of thousand-year-old rock formations, few things have the power to relax or inspire like Mother Nature. Now, as more homeowners seek to turn their homes into havens, those enchanting colors and rich textures of Earthy materials are moving indoors to become the inspiration for one of the hottest trends in home design.

How to Pick Out the Right Dress for Prom, a Wedding, or Any Other Special Occasi

Picking out a bridal dress -- while every girl's dream -- can be a stress-filled time. After all, it is THE big day and every bride wants to look fabulous. But for the bridesmaid, dresses can be nothing but fun.

How to Plan a Family Friendly Summer Vacation

Before you know it, another school year will be over and it'll be time to go on that long anticipated family trip. Whether you'll be going sightseeing, heading to a national park or theme park or visiting friends and family, you want the trip to be enjoyable, and that means taking the time to plan ahead.

Jazz Up Summer Barbecues with the Original American Spirit

Premium bourbon is one of the fastest-growing spirit categories in the world, enjoyed not only in seasons of turning leaves and cozy fires, but also during the warm, lingering days of summer.

Be Creative to Customize a Wedding

A wedding is such a special time in a couple's life. They share a unique bond and deserve to celebrate it in an exceptional way. Many details of a wedding can be customized easily and affordably so that when the big day comes, it is sure to be one of a kind.

Autumn Trends in Outdoor Living

Autumn. The very word conjures up colorful images, comforting impressions and cool feelings of a restful season. With the cooler temperatures that autumn brings, now is the perfect time to finally realize the relaxation you have been promising yourself all through the summer months. And what better place to relax than in the great outdoors.

Back to School Shouldn't Mean Back Indoors

Now that kids are going back to school, that doesn't mean they should trade in all their time outdoors for hours in front of the computer, TV or video games. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has launched a new program as an antidote for kids too wired to technology.

Find a Getaway in Your Own Backyard (and Beyond)

Road trip season is here. Have you decided where to go yet? If not, here's a place to turn for ideas.

Easy Steps to Lower Your Cooling Bills

With hot summer weather just around the corner, now is the time to give your home a "check-up." Here are six tips from the Comfort Institute to make sure your air conditioning bills don't blow your cool!

How-to Pick the Best Swimsuit for You

Summer is a great time for outdoor activities, many of which require swimming attire. Women often find themselves dreading this time of year because they are not satisfied with how their swimsuit fits or makes them look. The problem is they don't have the right swimsuit for their body. Here are some tips to follow to get the swimsuit you want and look great this summer.

Summer Projects Made Simple

Summer is the time of year when outdoor projects, big and small, come to our attention. Small improvements such as fixing concrete steps, sealing driveway cracks and straightening fence posts can make a big difference in your home's overall appearance or resale value. If you know how to do it right, these kinds of DIY projects can easily be finished on a Saturday morning.

Cornish Hens: Impress without the Stress This Summer Grilling Season

With the mercury on the rise, people are heading outside to prepare and enjoy their meals. In fact, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Assocation (HPBA) more than 17 million new barbecues were shipped in 2006, setting a record for new grill purchases. With a new grill comes a need for new recipes that are easy to prepare and will satisfy the entire family.

Before You Hit the Road This Summer

If you're planning a road trip this summer, there are a few things you should take care of before setting out. Here's some advice from the experts at AAA.

Fall Car Care Helps Forgo Frosty Frustration

A few minutes in the garage this fall could help prevent a much more time-consuming and unpleasant experience this winter. Here are the things you should have checked out.

Creating an Allergy-free Bedroom Oasis

Summer can be an uncomfortable time for the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies. In addition to outdoor air filled with pollens and molds, allergy sufferers are confronted with allergy triggers within the home. Now is the time to take steps to create a relaxing and allergy-free sanctuary in your home, and the best place to start is the bedroom.

Summer Travel on a Budget

As the summer travel season peaks, budget-conscious travelers are facing what seems to be a perfect storm -- continued increases in gasoline prices combined with rising hotel room rates. Here are some tipsthat will help you maximize your summer vacation dollars.

Award Winning Chef Offers Grilling Tips for the Perfect Burger

The summer grilling season is in full swing as record numbers of Americans head to the back yard for food and fun in the sun. Always a favorite, burgers remain a top pick for cookout connoisseurs, but any would-be grill guru can tell you that creating a flavorful, juicy burger isn't always as easy as it looks. Fortunately, mastering the perfect burger is within reach of the average backyard chef.

Stain Fighting Tips from Dr. Laundry

Fun adventures may bring smiles to kids' faces, but for parents they can mean laundry marathons. Grass stains, grease slicks, pink lemonade puddles, and ketchup smears can mean spending more time in the laundry room, and less time outdoors.

Back to School Means New Environment, New Odors

If you have kids, from the time they're in the cradle to when they move into a college dorm and everywhere in between, they need help keeping their stuff clean. And when back to school season arrives, the backpack, sports duffle, locker and dorm room all take on smells of their own.

The Gift You Give Your Kids

A lot has changed through the years about the father-child relationship. Remember those old TV shows where Dad would call Junior into the study for a man-to-man-talk?

Extend Outside Enjoyment with Retractable Awnings

Everyone wants to enjoy the beautiful weather that summer brings. But the warm sun and damaging rays sometimes force us to retreat inside, where we crank the costly air conditioning to stay cool. Consumers are looking for new ways to create an outdoor oasis so they can fully and safely enjoy the season.

How to Increase Time Spent Enjoying Your Pool

Pool season is short -- especially when you consider that most people work during the day and the best opportunity to use the pool is in the evening. While you can't make the summer season longer, you can extend your time in the pool by adding light. The right lighting will transform your pool and patio into an aquatic oasis that offers ambience as well as functionality.

Store Your Stuff with Peace of Mind

Every change of season, our stuff comes in and out of storage. In the springtime, we put the snowmobile, winter clothes, blankets and jackets away and bring out the patio furniture, garden equipment and outdoor toys. Come summer, boats and jet skis join the fray. Then as winter approaches, we do a switcheroo.

Know Thy Tires

What type of tires do you have? Don't know? You're not alone. Most people don't have a clue, and, truth be told, they aren't all that interested in knowing. Even though tires are one of the most technologically advanced part of a car,

Nature's Fury: How to Protect Your Home

Hurricanes are the storms that make headlines, but homeowners in almost every region of the country need to focus on storm preparedness this year. To help protect a home, choosing the right storm protection features for windows and doors is essential.

How to Avoid the Emergency Room This Fourth of July

Hot dogs, barbecues and get-togethers are how many Americans will plan to enjoy Independence Day this year. But no one plans a trip to the emergency room for the holiday.

How to Choose a String Trimmer

String trimmers are the most-purchased outdoor power tool. Here are some guidlines for choosing the string trimmer that's right for you.

Birding -- Enhancing Your Backyard Experience

In today's highly interactive and short attention-span society, the backyard increasingly beckons to us as that accessible personal space in which to repair from life.

Allergies at School are No Sneezing Matter

When parents send their children to school, rarely do they think of the many allergy triggers lurking in the classroom or the playground. The culprits include indoor allergens like dust from the chalkboard, mold in the locker room and dander from class pets, as well as outdoor allergens like pollen, which can travel from the recess field to the classroom on clothing and hair. Here are some helpful tips.

Fall into Fragrant Décor This Season

The warm, crisp and rustic scents of the autumn harvest are a refreshing close to summer and a perfect lead-in to the dramatic winter months. Fall is the best time of year to celebrate the scents of nature and bring annual traditions of festivals and apple picking to life by enhancing your home décor with seasonal fragrance.

Tomato Guru Shares Tips for Picking the Best of This Summer's Crop

Summer tomato season is a celebrated but fleeting time of year. For several months each year local produce stands pop up on roadsides and in parking lots, an opportunity for many areas of the country to show off their best locally grown in-season fruits and veggies. Here are some tips on how to get the best tomatoes.

Safety is Always in Season

It's that time of year again. With the arrival of nicer weather, people's thoughts naturally turn to spending more time out of the house and becoming active again. Public areas attract increased foot traffic and frenzied buildings become commonplace scenarios. With the bustle going on around us, it's easy to overlook building transportation safety.

Sweet Summer Skin Care

Get your skin glowing this summer with a fruit, yogurt and honey skin care application created by Christopher Watt, a Hollywood aesthetician to stars such as Halle Berry and Jennifer Lopez, as a whimsical way to introduce honey as a soothing skin care application to his clients.

Don't Let Your Kids Get Hurt "Heeling"

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) stresses the importance of protective gear while engaging in a particularly new phenomenon … heeling. Heelys are shoes that have a wheel on the heel. These types of shoes fall into the category of inline skates which qualifies them as a sport, and carries warnings for their use including wearing protective gear such as wrist guards and helmets to avoid injuries.

Classic Outdoor Living Made Easy

If you're thinking about making some home improvements this year, consider increasing the value of your home with the addition of a deck. A deck can give you more living space and bring the feeling of the great outdoors right to your back yard.

Tailgating? Menu Ideas that are Fun and Healthy

Food, fans and fun all go together during the big game. When you get together with your favorite sports enthusiasts, it's likely you'll be surrounded by traditional tailgating fare which is often unhealthy. Here are some helpful tips for both the host and guest for a healthier tailgating experience.

Summer Vacation Ideas for Every Mood

As summer approaches we get the urge to travel. Whether you want to make the trek to your favorite tourist attraction, or go somewhere and try a new activity, summer is a great time to travel.

Putting the Bite on Pesky Mosquitoes

Humans and birds aren't the only creatures that need to worry about mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus. Researchers in Florida have discovered alligators are getting the disease too.

Twelve Steps for Easy Home Painting

Nothing freshens a home's exterior appearance like a fresh coat of paint. Why then do so many of us put off this task? What seems complicated can be easy with a little planning and the right tools.

What's the Real Story Behind Chronic Wasting Disease?

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Mad Cow Disease (MCD) evoke heart-wrenching images of cattle, deer and elk struggling to get to their feet, reminding us that this disease can have devastating impact on its victims. But what's the real story? What is being done to understand more about this devastating disease? Is there a link to humans? Here are answers.

Don't Let Extreme Weather Leave Your Home in the Dark

In a world of high dependence on technology, an increasing number of homeowners and small business owners are installing a permanent standby power generator -- and even more are considering one. Here's what you should consider before buying one.

Healthful Summer Cooking with Palm Oil

Summer can be a good time to adopt some wholesome culinary habits - like incorporating fresh fruits and veggies into your daily diet, and replacing trans-fat laden oils with more healthful alternatives. With cities across the country requiring restaurants to eliminate trans fats from their foods, American restaurateurs and consumers alike are discovering an alternative oil widely used by the rest of the world - red palm oil.

Delicious Butter Recipes Maximize Holiday Flavors

At holiday time, butter isn't just something you spread on your bread. Just a few ingredients can turn butter into a versatile sauce, perfect for drizzling over vegetables and turkey. Flavored butters are ideal for spreading on freshly baked bread and melting over mashed potatoes.

The 24-7 Life of School Supplies

Just as work creeps into all aspects of adult life, a kid's school day is no longer just 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. From class to sports practice to hanging out with friends, kids move in a dozen different directions, and so do their school supplies. With today's fast-paced lifestyles, notebooks, binders and school products aren't confined to the classroom, and homework isn't always done sitting at the kitchen table. Here are some new school supplies helping students in their busy lives.

Don't Get Stuck in the Kitchen - Exchange Cookies Instead

Treat your friends to a taste of your baking skills this holiday season with a recipe that yields delicious cookies and lasting friendships. Host a cookie exchange party. These festive swaps offer a time-saving way to share an assortment of baked-from-scratch treats.

Deck the Halls Like a Pro

A fun holiday activity that practically every family enjoys is the tradition of decorating the house -- especially the Christmas tree! Here are some ideas on how to get the task done.

Shamelessly Simple Holiday Party Tips

Modern holiday entertaining puts the focus on spending time with your guests and impressing them with your holiday spirit - not with your baking skills or expensive tableware. Savvy holiday hostesses are no longer ashamed to admit they use time-saving tricks like store-bought hors d'oeuvres and disposable tableware.