Lifestyle & Trends - How To

How to create a stellar MLB fantasy league

The baseball season is in full swing and many people across the country are venturing to websites to join fantasy baseball leagues. Many satellite TV providers offer specials this time of year with packages that allow you to view multiple games per night. If all your friends are all joining individual leagues, why not start up your own? Here are a few tips to assist you on your quest to creating a fantasy league that will have your friends clamoring to join come next season. Read More

Can I get auto insurance just for a few months?

With the economy in the state it's in, people are doing all they can to trim their budgets. You've probably already started clipping coupons, eliminated the daily trip to the coffee shop and started bringing lunch from home to save even more money. Read More

Don't let your first road trip with friends turn into a nightmare

Have you been on your first road trip yet? If not, you may want to think about planning one soon. Summer is here, the weather is terrific and your first road trip is like a rite of passage, something you have to do at least once in your lifetime. Why not now? Read More

Five tips for the perfect holiday party

With each holiday season comes the tradition of family reunions, school celebrations and parties with friends. During this hectic time, the idea of throwing your own party can be overwhelming, however, with these five tips, your holiday party will be simple to plan and an affair to remember. Read More

Simple steps to calm the financial jitters

Got a case of the financial jitters? You're not alone. A recent survey of 1,000 American adults by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and "Kiplinger's Personal Finance" magazine found that most Americans are still struggling with or worried about their finances. Read More

Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost

Quality after-school programs lead to improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary action and improved work habits, according to a 2008 study conducted by researchers at the Harvard Family Research Project. As budget cuts continue, parents and other supporters can do several things to help keep school programs alive. Read More

Easy entertaining tips to shape up your home for any occasion

Do you love the idea of entertaining, but feel like getting your home ready for a social event requires too much time and attention? Not to worry, there are a few easy things you can do to make sure your home is always ready to host guests and they may not be as difficult to accomplish as you think. Read More

Create 'curb appeal' with easy home projects

Whether you're selling your home and want the best price, or you just want to be the envy of the neighborhood, creating "curb appeal" can be very rewarding. And you're confident you know what constitutes great curb appeal - siding, windows, doors and a lawn that are all in good shape. But is that all you have to think about when it comes to curb appeal? Read More

Before you plan your next summer BBQ - find out how take it from drab to fab

While most of us can plan and host a summer barbecue with our eyes closed, it's easy to fall into a rut of whipping up the same old menu and breaking out the basic decorations. This year, learn how to put a modern twist on your summer fete. Read More

Social media: The best advertising money can't buy for your small business

Used to be, a diligent small business owner with a great idea and plenty of gumption could grow a business through word of mouth alone. In many ways, that's still true. Yet today, much of the "word of mouth" conversations and recommendations, which can make or break a business, are happening online, not face to face. Read More