Have you been spending a fortune on the latest beauty products that promise a cure for wrinkles? Are you concerned about spending all your hard-earned money on popular, celebrity advertised products that may not be as effective as promoted? Keep reading, because I want to help you unravel some of the best kept secrets Mother Nature has created for you... More >>

'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' came out on DVD last week. It's filled with modern humor and music, and the stop-motion animation with clay characters is fun to see. The lifelike impressions the clay characters make are easily the best part of the film... More >>

Many families find the start of a new school year to be exciting while others dread it in anticipation of homework, early mornings, and school stress. But all parents want their children to have a successful school year. Here are seven tips to help every child reach that goal... More >>

Both opening this past weekend, 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' and 'Sparkle' take two very different looks into the lives of young people... More >>

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' isn't Academy Award caliber, but the PG-rated film is recommended for any readers of the series and their younger siblings too... More >>

Changes in life happen. All the time. Things happen for good and bad reasons and much of change is beyond our control. But how we handle change is within our control... More >>

It's summer time. It's time to have fun. But, before you dare go outside, you will want to protect your skin from the hot sun... More >>

Edamame and shiitake mushrooms are very common to Japanese cooking. Including shiitake mushrooms in an edamame puree is a great way to introduce your baby to the distinctive taste of umami. Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style pancake, is also very popular with kids... More >>

'I look 16, and I act 16, but I'm not 16,' Katy Perry says at one point to a young fan in her new 3D documentary concert movie, 'Part of Me.' That's just what I was thinking - there are parts that will appeal to young girls, but it's not as young and girlish as it seems... More >>

Here are some quick tips to save time and energy by changing your habits... More >>