I kid you not, my kids have said this numerous times since I served them Kale Chips.  I have to share this recipe with you because: It’s hard enough to figure out what to do with this tough, curly vegetable that’s supposed to be so good for us. When...

This is the final article in a three-part series. What do you do when you need a microwave, high chair or cell phone?  Picking something off the shelves based on looks, availability and price can be like a stab in the dark. Sometimes we get lucky...

This is part two of a three-part series. In my last post, I talked about 12 Reasons Online Shopping is Frugal. As with anything in life, there are drawbacks. Here are some disadvantages of buying on the Web and how to avoid them. Shipping...

This is part one of a three-part series.  In part two, I talk about how to overcome the drawbacks of shopping on the Web.  The last article recommends resources for finding product reviews, price comparison sites and reputable retailers. Since we...

Reading and writing are timeless pursuits that improve the mind and don’t require any money — just a trip to the library and a little imagination. But with all the flashy video games and expensive toys out there, how can we get our kids to fall in...