Broccoli might not seem like an appealing pizza topping, but Steve Johnson insists it works. Potatoes, celery and walnuts also make excellent toppings at Extreme Pizza, the latest pizza parlor to o...
Sampling the beguiling barrel Hannah Nicole Vineyards invites the public to visit the vineyard for its fifth annual Barrel Tasting and sample some of the finest local wines around. “It’s just a casual, kick-back, relax, bring-...
Brentwood Golf, Nines get new owners Changes are underway at the Brentwood Golf Club and Nines Restaurant, but according to those in charge of the change, the only difference customers will see will be for the better. BRV Corporati...
Calling all moms: eliminate morning madness Every mom knows that the only thing to expect in the morning is the unexpected. Between finding time for a shower, getting the kids’ teeth brushed and keeping the dog from drinking out of th...
Enjoy a frugal 'family night in' without sacrificing the fun It is no secret that more and more families are making tough decisions when it comes to their entertainment options due to the rising costs of “going out.” But this doesn’t mean ...
Gambling on college sports can have consequences The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off March 18. And while the 64 qualifying teams hope to make the Final Four, the rest of the country will follow the tournament through brackets i...
Digital killed the television star From the late night war between Conan and Leno to the cult following surrounding the series finale of “Lost,” there seems to be more drama going on off-screen than on. But while “...
Gadgets for a healthier home and family From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health an...
How to make the move home from college headache free College students from L.A. to Philadelphia and all points in between will soon begin their annual moves back home. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are some 19 million students enro...
How to talk money with your spouse-to-be Getting married generates no shortage of opportunities to have important conversations with your spouse-to-be. Maybe you can postpone or even dodge altogether some of those talks, but at least one...
High quality food doesn't necessarily come with a high price tag In the current economic climate, budgets are tight and families are trying to make every penny count. A recent survey by the Midwest Dairy Council revealed that “more than half of consumers ...
Protect yourself from identity theft during the 2010 census Protect yourself from identity theft. The 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report confirms that there were more victims of this crime than in any period since the survey began in 2003 – and many o...
What will you do to stop diabetes? Know your risk Are you 45 years of age or older? Have you ever had high blood pressure? Did you have gestational diabetes while pregnant? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? If so, you may be at risk for o...
Home security and safety improvements for senior citizens Home security and safety for senior citizens is an issue with the potential to affect us all. According to the Administration on Aging, by the year 2030, 20 percent of the total population will b...
Opening the window to federal remodeling tax credits As warm weather approaches and the tax credit for energy efficient replacement windows is in full swing, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading your home with new windows to help save on co...
Make a home remodel work for you The challenging economy, coupled with increased interest in energy efficiency, is fueling greater demand for home products that deliver performance and savings as well as style.