"I have been selling merchandise on eBay and Amazon for some time. I would like to build a 'brand' for the merchandise that I sell, but I'm being told that the only way to do that (since I'm not the manufacturer of these goods, only the distributor) is to get an exclusive distributor agreement with each manufacturer so that I am the only person selling these goods on eBay and Amazon..." More >>

Packaged cereals always have been convenience products. However, with only slightly more effort, store-bought cereals also can provide the spark for unique hot breakfasts that will power you with whole grains. More >>

In the autumn, the apple never falls far from the tree - or from most of our recipe boxes... For the last warm breezes of summer, however, a fun idea is to seasonally update sweet juicy summer fruits... More >>

Packing a healthy lunchbox is simple when you include each MyPlate food group, including vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains and dairy. This approach will offer your child plenty of healthy choices at lunch time. More >>

Author Sarah Strohmeyer's bubbly farce finds a shopaholic New Jersey wife worried about hanging on to her husband and trying to curb her lavish lifestyle. More >>

A big pot of chili is the perfect poolside patio meal after a long day of warm-weather activities. Favorite summer ingredients lend themselves well to the no-fuss dish... More >>

I am one of the few these days who was taught financial lessons growing up. Ever since I started to receive money for birthdays or babysitting, my parents sat me down and showed me how to budget and save money... More >>

I buy a fashion accessory at the full retail price, directly from the manufacturer's own retail store, and then resell them on Amazon and eBay where, believe it or not, I make money... More >>

It's no secret that barbecuing is a big part of the summer. What often is more of a mystery, though, is the simple strategy that can give you signature grilled dishes in minutes: secret sauce... More >>

A question I get asked frequently by parents who call my show is, "Should I give my child an allowance, and if so, how much should I give them?" Here are my thoughts... More >>