NEW - Five ways to eat local throughout the year
Fall is a great time for enthusiasts of fresh and local food. Farmers' markets are overflowing with tasty produce at harvest time, and if you've worked long and hard on your home garden, it's time to reap the rewards. Fresh food is harder to come by once the last leaves fall and the frost sets in, but there are still a number of ways you can keep your commitment to eating locally alive year-round. ... Read the full article

NEW - What 11 moments will you remember from 2011?
As the year winds down, the events of 2011 become water cooler conversation. Reflections of what happened in the world beyond one's front door take the form of "top moments" and "best ofs." ... Read the full article

NEW - Today's boomers downsize homes, but upsize the amenities
Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes over 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don't think that downsizing means downgrading. In fact, homeowners are looking to upsize their amenities to help them enjoy every inch of their homes. ... Read the full article

NEW - Creative ways to preserve family recipes and traditions
Whether families are around the corner or across the country, special memories and cherished traditions bring them together. From cooking favorite dishes to re-telling classic family stories, it's important to keep those traditions alive. ... Read the full article

NEW - Planning tips for multi-generational family travel
No matter how strong the familial bonds, traveling with multiple generations of family members can be a challenge. Perhaps Grandpa loves visiting historic sites, while his toddler granddaughter prefers amusement parks. Grandma relishes museum hopping while Mom wants to shop the day away. And the only thing they all agree on is the need for an afternoon nap. ... Read the full article

NEW - A flu prevention guide for the workplace
Flu season is upon us and that means runny noses, chills and body aches. For a small business and its employees, that can mean days spent home in bed or feeling sick in your office, which results in lost working hours. Did you know that flu costs businesses approximately $10.4 billion each year in direct costs for hospitalizations and outpatient visits for adults? . ... Read the full article

NEW - Take steps to pest-proof your home and prevent infestations
As temperatures begin to cool, it's time to turn up the dial on protecting your home from pests that seek out warm places as refuge from the winter weather. By taking proactive pest management steps, homeowners can prevent infestation, structural and aesthetic damages and disease from negatively affecting their home and families. ... Read the full article