The slumping economy shows no signs of letting up. Even the most committed fashionistas are considering ways to trim spending. That's OK. You can keep your look, and your money.

Cydne Watterson loves to can peaches. No, she really, really loves it.

Where'd your family go this summer? My son and I went to Showmars. Let me rephrase that: We went to every Showmars family restaurant – all 27 locations.

Every nursery should be designed with a sense of whimsy.

It sounds so simple: Shop locally, eat seasonally. A farmer grows it and sells it, you buy it and eat it.

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Q. Where can I find gluten? When I asked at Healthy Home Economist Market, they only had gluten flour. Are they different?

Eating disorders among women age 30 and older in the U.S. are increasing, as many feel overwhelmed by aging and the pressure to look young.

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