Loneliness should never have to be equated with not being in a relationship - there's plenty of loneliness inside of relationships, and the cure is not to go out and just find a boyfriend. Being alone can actually be a wonderful experience -positive and rewarding, even if it's not always easy to think of it that way. Here's a list... CONTINUE READING 1

April 22nd marks Earth Day! Though Mother Nature has been a little unkind to us lately, we ought to celebrate all that our planet has done to sustain us. Want to do a little more than just host a recycling drive? Consider hosting your own Earth Day party and take a super creative twist on ordinary goods. -Meryl Lumba 1. Decor:... CONTINUE READING 2

If it’s your turn to whip up a Thanksgiving feast for the family this year, chances are you might be feeling a little anxious. Will the turkey turn out dry? Will the mashed potatoes have lumps? Will the pie come out cracked? If these are thoughts racing through your mind, then let us put you at ease. For every disaster... CONTINUE READING 2

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy good food with family and friends, but for many, it’s a day of sheer and utter panic. There’s that gigantic bird to baste, the dozens of guests to please, the whole house to clean, and through it all, you have to be the very image of party-planning poise. Sounds totally impossible, eh? Nay! We’ve... CONTINUE READING 5

We love finding new recipes to test out in our kitchen (some more successful than others!), so we always stock up on cookbooks to get new ideas and inspiration. Sure, there are our tried-and-true tomes like Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and Irma Rombauer's kitchen classic Joy of Cooking, but we've got a few newer cookbook faves... CONTINUE READING 4

Ever wonder how your favorite food joints get their popular dishes so perfectly delicious? And how come it’s just not the same when you try to recreate these dishes at home? It’s probably because you haven't found the right recipe, the one with that little somethin' somethin', that key ingredient you've been leaving out. Luckily for you curious foodies out... CONTINUE READING 11

A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with V-Day, but last year mine was certainly a day to remember—what with my relationship getting kind of shaky (although I don’t think he knew). See, he was still at bat after I’m pretty sure he struck out, but I couldn’t help but give him yet another swing...a Valentine’s-Day-pity kind of swing. It... CONTINUE READING 9

No one really wants to clean those hard-to-reach, hidden areas in and around their appliances, but it really pays off in the long run! After 30+ years of working with home appliances, I’ve diagnosed countless appliance problems that could have been avoided with just a little routine maintenance. Whether you’re a whiz with a mop, a wood-polishing fanatic, or one of... CONTINUE READING 14

Partied out after all those holiday soirees and NYE bashes? Even though at the moment the last thing you want to imagine is a party, the fact is that 2012 will be filled with gatherings, too. So, instead of sitting on the sidelines this year, make a vow to throw your own fêtes in 2012. Food Network personality, Iron Chef... CONTINUE READING 6

Psssh. Who has time to exercise when there are family dinners to attend, cookies to eat and eggnog to chug? This time of year is crazy-busy with end-of-the-year work deadlines, a never-ending shopping list, food-filled family gatherings and office parties. With more time devoted to eating, drinking and being merry, there is little time left to exercise. And let’s be serious—even... CONTINUE READING 4