Quite often in my practice I save people - from themselves. Because information is readily available, consumers are enticed by today's highest rated stocks, best venture capital deals, and newest no-risk opportunities with guaranteed ten percent returns. We also hear…
Hot Dog Mummies Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut eight hot dogs in half. Cut a slit in each hot dog piece and stuff with a thin slice of your favorite…
As the youngest of five kids by a whopping nine years… (Hey, who are you calling an accident?!) I have thus far managed to be spared Thanksgiving hosting duties. And since our family is typically traveling several hours to the…
The works of internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly will move you to creative innovation in your next project! Chihuly's Macchia blown glass forms originate from organic shapes like the flower and the seashell alongside his desire to use all 300…
I can chart my children’s maturation via their changing locations in the family car. First came the backward-facing infant seat, and then the forward-facing infant seat. Time passed and the infant seat was replaced by a child car seat, which…
Wild Mushroom and Polenta Lasagna Generously butter 13x 9 glass baking dish. Slice 1 lb of prepared polenta into ½-in. Rounds. You can buy this in tube packages. Layer the bottom of the baking pan with polenta rounds. For mushroom…
Ten days after I got my driver's license, I was in a car accident. Another driver drifted into my lane and hit my car while tuning his radio. The good news is that everyone was okay. Only my car was…
So many changes have occurred in the last decade in response to our country's economic circumstances - some good and some bad - making it difficult for consumers to know what to do. Various financial products and phrases that I've…
Decades after it was declared a major threat to wellness, exposure to lead is still the number one environmental health hazard for small children, and is entirely preventable. There is no safe lead level, so parents should always ask their…
Q: I asked my brother what his three-year-old wanted for Christmas and he said that all his little girl does is play on his iPad. Do you have any advice for parents who think that's okay? A: I stand with…
