When you’re short on time, the heat-and-serve food at supermarkets can be tempting. But a delicious, quick-cook dish is as close as the Brentwood Farmers’ Market, which features locally grown produ...
New Indian store spices up Oakley Many are familiar with the diverse and complex flavor profiles of Indian cuisine – the sweet richness of butter chicken, the creamy zest of chicken tikka masala, and of course, the broad range of h...
Family-friendly treats make for summertime fun Kids love to help in the kitchen, and “Made It Myself” Tasty Treats provide a perfect summer activity that every kid will enjoy decorating – and eating. Rice cereal treats are traditionally square...
Use gravity to grow with kids Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity.
Start early when talking with children about staying smoke free Sometimes negative influences and unhealthy choices keep children from growing up to their healthiest potential. Choosing to smoke is one of these unhealthy decisions. So how do you help protect yo...
Step into summer with tips for family fun in the sun Summer days do not have to be lazy. Children may be used to action-packed schedules in school, but by stepping up their planning, families can enjoy outdoor activities that are engaging and help ke...
Great gifts to make this Father's Day one to remember What do you get the man who's done everything for you - from spending sleepless nights changing dirty diapers to trading in his muscle car for a minivan - but asked nothing in return? This year, st...
Gift ideas for the handyman For some families, the local handyman never gets a call because the right man for the job is already at home ready to tackle do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Show him that his hard work around the ho...
Summer allergies: Fact or fiction? Allergens know no boundaries, and allergies don't disappear with May's showers. While bothersome grass pollens are gone by late June, other common triggers arise, making symptoms difficult to escap...
Summer games in the garden The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower ... and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by takin...
Savings bonds: Give the gift of a bright future They're the same bonds you remember getting as a child, but with a digital twist. U.S. Savings Bonds are making a comeback, just in time for the graduation and wedding gift-giving season.
Keeping kids safe online: What every parent should know By now, most parents are aware that the entertainment and educational value of the Internet also comes with risks, particularly for children. Protecting children from those risks is a vital concern...
Disability: What you don't know can hurt you The average adult rushes off each weekday morning to work or school, focused on the busy day ahead. No one ever thinks that one day, suddenly, his or her life will be changed forever by a sudden, u...
AMD awareness focuses on protecting and enhancing vision AMD awareness focuses on protecting and enhancing vision (ARA) - While many people take their vision for granted, those with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) certainly do not. AMD Awareness ...
Baby boomers: Don't let your world fall silent Baby boomers: Don't let your world fall silent (ARA) - Larry Crum didn't realize how bad his hearing really was until he was hunting one afternoon with some friends. He couldn't hear a wild boar g...
Green cleaning: great results without breaking the bank While most people want to help the environment in theory, when it comes down to buying green cleaning products for their office or small business, many put concerns about effectiveness and cost abo...
Three tips for extreme home energy savings Three tips for extreme home energy savings (ARA) - Homeowners expect to get a bill from their utility company each month, but opening one for a particularly expensive month can be a real shocker. ...
Going green has never been more high tech Think going green will cost too much or take too much time? You might be surprised at how much time, energy and money you can save by making a few changes in your home to make it more energy effici...