Expert tips and tricks to brighten your brunch

“One of my favorite things to do is get together with friends for a cozy Sunday brunch,” says mother, actress and chef Haylie Duff. “It’s the best way to spend some quality time together before jumping into the busy week

4 steps to financial fitness

Sponsored ad content from Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. It’s never too late to think about your 2020 goals — and for many, this means prioritizing finances. Taking the time to focus on your goals and determine what’s important to

7 tips for long road trips with kids

Whether the length of your drive is three hours or 30 minutes, it can seem an eternity with a bored child in the car. A little planning will ensure your next road trip with one or more children will be

How to keep your car on the road longer

Did you know that one in four Americans keep their cars for an average of seven years or more? Nearly another third (29%) say they typically own their car for three to four years. With Americans keeping their vehicles on

How to Sweeten Up Father’s Day With a Splash of…

Honor Dad with a healthy dose of creativity and sweet treats this Father’s Day. This idea, courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board (www.watermelon.org), are guaranteed home runs-an eye-catching basket shaped like a golf ball (made from the watermelon rind)

5 Tips to Practice Good Public Hygiene

It would seem that public hygiene protocol is not something easily forgotten since it is a standard taught since kindergarten, underscored in middle school, and essential to get your college diploma. Yet there are times, more often than we’d like

How to Build Better, Stronger Bones in Kids

It’s been ingrained in our heads since we were little: building strong bones is important. The problem is that these days many children aren’t getting the daily recommended diet and exercise needed to do so. And, with technology use at

Healthy Habits Help Your Heart And Brain

A healthy heart has many benefits, but did you know that a healthy brain is one of them?Brain health and heart health are closely connected, and forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age will help keep both your brain and