Lifestyle Trends

How to make growing your own vegetables as earth-friendly as possible

There was a time when it was the norm to go out in the yard and pull fresh vegetables up from the soil. At some point over the years, we moved from the goodness of home-grown vegetables toward processed foods and microwave dinners. Now consumers are becoming more aware of the financial value of growing their own vegetables, and how doing so can bolster the health of their families and of the earth. Read More

Simple, sophisticated snacks and drinks for summer

Summer is the season for entertaining, but there isn't any reason you have to slave away in a hot kitchen in order to throw a sophisticated summer party. Read More

Don't struggle solo this summer; lower body-pain relief is a step away

For Americans affected by certain lower-body pain, the thought of getting moving and participating in summer sports and activities can seem intimidating. However, depending on the cause of such pain, there may simple ways to help relieve this pain. Read More

Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy

Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com. Read More

Think outside the album for your digital photos

Photos have always been important to people - a standard answer to the "what would you take out of a burning house" question is always "photographs." Even so, photos seem to be even more important today - the younger generations take photos almost constantly to update their blogs and social networking sites, and digital photography makes it easier than ever for people of all ages to take great pictures. Read More

Five tips for cutting your kids' hair at home

Cutting your kid's hair at home is convenient and saves money. In fact, a majority of people say they are confident using a hair clipper in three haircuts or less, the same amount of time it takes for the clipper to pay for itself. Also, a family of four can easily save $500 annually when three or more family members cut their hair at home. Here are five simple tips from WAHL to use with your kids. Read More

Tips to get a leg up on back-to-school shoe shopping

She lived in sandals all summer long and he barely took his cleats off, even to go to bed. Summer fun and casual style may leave your kids facing back-to-school season in serious need of some new shoes. Parents should consider these important factors before buying new shoes for their children. Read More

New hope for old malls

There is new promise for the nation's malls. A fixture throughout America's cities and towns for decades, the conventional mall is in a state of decline. It is possible to rethink yesterday's malls with a creative vision that will return them to their prominent place in communities and realize lasting social, cultural and economic value. For example, just this summer, the former Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif., was transformed into a new center that, while operated like a mall, feels and functions like a part of the city. Read More

Surprising advice to get a man to commit

Any single woman who wants to find a loving, lasting relationship with a man is faced with an endless supply of advice - and much of it is conflicting. Does she follow the traditional approach and let him lead the relationship, or does she take the initiative to get the commitment she wants? Just what is it that makes a man commit? Read More

On the road: do-it-yourself moving tips

Millions of Americans take on the task of moving every year, whether it's for a job opportunity, to be closer to family, or to simply try out living in a new place. Whatever the reason for your move, you can make the task more pleasant by planning ahead and taking advantage of resources designed to make moving easier. Read More