Is it just me or does it get more and more difficult every year to find those special gifts that stand apart from the traditional mall fodder as unique or original? Why not break the pattern and try something original this year with these holiday gift giving tips and tricks? More >>

Speed-reading can be a worthwhile habit when it comes to cookbooks. Skim them, let flavors and combinations jump out at you, and make much more simplistic dishes than those listed. More >>

At a recent small-business conference, the speaker announced the formation of a new online venture designed to help rural small business owners reach an increasingly global retail marketplace. It's called "Yabie" (pronounced "YAH-bee"), and the name stands for "You and Business in e-Commerce". More >>

Many women try to justify not staying at home with their kids, but being a mommy is not something you should hire out. Why? More >>

Even if you didn't hide scores of extra vegetables in your Thanksgiving dishes, there's no reason you can't up your family's after-feast nutrition profile by stuffing leftovers full of compatible, seasonal vegetables... More >>

Without a doubt, hands down, the most common question I get from new clients is: "I'm thinking of starting a business, but I'm afraid that if I make a mistake, someone is going to sue me." Here's part two of this article... More >>

The worst part about having an adult child living at home is that he brings his childhood patterns with him or instantly falls back into them. You are never just a gracious couple sharing your home while he gets financially solvent... More >>

The worst thing in my case was loss of time and privacy, which I'd willingly given up throughout their childhood. I desperately want my husband and me to be able to live just as a couple again! More >>

Dr. Laura asked, "What's your secret for remaining joyful even in the midst of tough times?" Here are a few of your responses... More >>

Holidays, like Thanksgiving, are often stuffed with our favorite foods of all time. However, when you rely on old standbys just because they are familiar, it lessens the potential pizzazz. More >>