3 great breakfast-for-dinner ideas
Comfort food means different things to different people, but we can probably all agree that it is defined as food that soothes the soul as well as the body. While comfort food generally holds more appeal in the cooler months, I find it most heartening at dinnertime after a long day, no matter what time of year. [ More ]
Free snacks and treats for Moms this Sunday
Mother's Day is, of course, all about Mom. But it's also all about free goodies! One of the best things about the mall food court are the free samples. You’re not going for the ambience, of course! And if you go in May, you can grab up even more yummy free (or almost free) treats, especially on Mother’s Day. [ More ]
Recalls include softball bats this week
SOFTBALL BATS About 13,000 Louisville Slugger OneX fastpitch softball bats sold at sporting goods stores and distributed to college amateur competitive softball teams from approximately May 2012 through February 2013 for about $350. The bat’s barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby. [ More ]
Staying away from genetically modified foods
If you’re trying to avoid genetically modified foods—foods that are produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO)—you probably think that growing your own stuff would be the way to go. [ More ]
How to get better customer service
Every time I have a complaint or a problem with a product, like I did recently when I needed to return a download to Microsoft.com because the software I ordered didn’t jive with my daughter’s laptop, I’m always a little hesitant. Will the company do what I need them to without a hassle? [ More ]
Taking fear by the hand and going swimming!
I am finally taking a vacation with the girls. One of them I've been friends with since high school with most of the others, we raised our families together. Now it's time for us to get away—Cancun, here we come. [ More ]
Coffee, tea, or ... nah, just coffee!
Coffee is such a personal matter. Most people who drink it feel strongly about their coffee preferences. I am an avid coffee drinker. Perhaps even a recreational coffee drinker. I don’t drink it for merely caffeination purposes; I drink it because I enjoy it. [ More ]
Recent recalls: Lasagna pans sold at Target
LASAGNA PANS About 148,700 Giada De Laurentiis ceramic 9x13 inch lasagna pans sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January 2009 through October 2012 for about $22 for individual pans and between $35 and $50 for the six-piece sets. [ More ]
Mattress shopping made easy—or less stressful
Is it me, or do you feel like when you’re shopping, you have to be on your guard all the time? Like the salesperson is only out to get your wallet? I feel that way sometimes. It’s not true, I know, but on big-ticket items, it feels like it. New carpeting, a painting project … don’t get me started about buying a car. [ More ]
Imagine—coupon codes that work!
I love plugging in coupon codes when I’m shopping online, but trouble is, so many of them don’t work. Bummer! Maybe you’ve had a similar experience. In fact, “three out of four coupon codes you find online are expired or invalid,” says Chris Couhault, the co-founder and CEO of Zen Deals. [ More ]
