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Beyond PB & J: Scrumptious Nut Butter Sandwiches

Beyond PB & J: Scrumptious Nut Butter Sandwiches

Linda Gassenheimer | February 24, 2015

Peanut butter and grape jelly are a terrific combo—the nutty spread pairs beautifully with the sweet jelly. But sometimes you…

Make Your Own Lip Gloss

Make Your Own Lip Gloss

February 23, 2015

We recently came across an old Carmex lip balm pot whose contents had dried out. Well, we weren't about to…

Nutty Way to Fix Stinky Fish Smell

Nutty Way to Fix Stinky Fish Smell

February 23, 2015

You need to eat more fish! That's what all the smart health experts say. Fish fillets are easy to prepare,…

Detox Your Dishcloths

Detox Your Dishcloths

February 20, 2015

Dishcloths and sponges often harbor a stale smell that just won't go away, even after running them through the washing…

What Color Did I Paint That Room?

What Color Did I Paint That Room?

February 19, 2015

It's time to paint your bedroom or guest room or wherever, and you've discovered the best color ever. Here's a…

Bottom Line Guide: Home Spa Treatments for Health

Bottom Line Guide: Home Spa Treatments for Health

February 19, 2015

You don't have to go to a spa to enjoy the same wonderfully relaxing experience you'd get at a spa.…

Lessons in Resilience: Amy Dixon, Team USA Para-Triathlete and Expert Sommelier

Lessons in Resilience: Amy Dixon, Team USA Para-Triathlete and Expert Sommelier

Amy Dixon | February 19, 2015

Sarah Hiner Speaks to Blind Athlete and Wine Expert Amy Dixon Amy Dixon was a 22-year-old college student on her…

Quick Way to Peel Garlic

Quick Way to Peel Garlic

February 19, 2015

You know the usual way to skin a garlic clove…you smack it with the flat side of a knife (or…

Guide to a Happier Life

Guide to a Happier Life

February 18, 2015

Want to know the secret to happiness? Just rearrange your living room furniture…smile, even when you don’t feel like it…have…

Better Than Woolite for Fine Washables

Better Than Woolite for Fine Washables

February 18, 2015

Did you forget to restock your Woolite? Here's what to use on your fine washables—it's cheaper and works just as…

March 2015 Checklist

March 2015 Checklist

February 18, 2015

Fight seasonal allergies: Talk with your physician about starting medication before the pollen season. Increase intake of allergy-fighting foods, including…

Pick a Tablet Computer You’ll Love

Pick a Tablet Computer You’ll Love

Eugene Kim | February 13, 2015

In the four years since Apple launched the original iPad, tablet computers have undergone dramatic changes. These mobile devices, meant…

How to Make Use of Your Garbage—Really!
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How to Make Use of Your Garbage—Really!

February 12, 2015

Think twice before you throw things away. Here, clever uses for rinds, used tea bags, coffee grounds and more… Lemon…

Easy Glide-Off Rubber-Glove Trick

Easy Glide-Off Rubber-Glove Trick

February 10, 2015

It's good to wear rubber gloves when cleaning or washing dishes, but sometimes they can be a pain to take…

You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

February 9, 2015

Did you know that spraying window cleaner on a mirror is one of the worst things you can do to…