Share the buzz and save a bee
If you’re concerned that honey bees are becoming an endangered species, here’s something you—and I—can do about it. Pop into your local Whole Foods Market and pick up a pound of organic zucchini. But do it before June 25 to take advantage of a special promotion the chain is running. [ More ]
Thousands of baby bath seats recalled
BABY BATH SEATS There are several baby bath seats topping the recalls list today. Seats sold at Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon.com, Diapers.com, Overstock.com, and Onestepahead.com. [ More ]
Treat yourself today—it's Splurge Day!
As if you needed an excuse to treat yourself, today is National Splurge Day! The point is to take the day to “treat yourself excessively to anything you want.” So get rid of the guilt and indulge! It’s actually good for you, according to a new report from financial-services website GoBankingRates.com. [ More ]
Renovating? Don't forget insurance discounts
I’m not planning any home renovation projects at the moment, though I wish I could say I was. My dream kitchen is still but a dream. I’m definitely in the minority though. According to a 2013 survey of more than 100,000 homeowner respondents, nearly half have renovation projects planned over the next two years. [ More ]
A simple, yummy summer Niçoise salad
Salads are great summer fare, and can be healthy if you choose your ingredients wisely—not all salads are created equal. Of course, you want your salad to be filling, especially if it’s a main course. That you are feeding to your husband. Who is starving, because he never bothers to eat breakfast or lunch. [ More ]
I hate ironing. But at least I have my board now.
I found my ironing board! I knew I had one somewhere, but couldn’t remember where. Turns out it was right in front of my nose every time I did laundry, but I just ignored it. It was wedged between the washing machine and the wall. And I only discovered it because the washing machine was spewing water ... [ More ]
Poor packaging, faulty dive devices recalled
IRON SUPPLEMENT BOTTLES About 1,100 bottles of Target-Mins Iron Supplement sold at New Seasons, Sprouts Farmers Market, Vitamin Cottage, Whole Foods Markets, and other natural food stores from January 2013 to May 2013. The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. [ More ]
Shop stores hit by Superstorm Sandy
If you’re among our local readers, in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area, and want to help support small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy last fall, a new resource makes it easy. [ More ]
3 tips for making great wedding collages
If wedding season has you scrambling for a unique gift—one that’s not straight off the bridal registry—here’s an idea: Create a collage that’s a reflection of the couple and a touchstone for the memories of their spectacular day. [ More ]
Should I take this drug or that drug?
We’ve all wondered: which drug is best for what symptoms? For heartburn, is it better to pop some Tums or take some Prilosec OTC? For PMS, are specialty drugs worth it or will a regular pain reliever do the trick? We wondered too, so we asked the experts. [ More ]
