For some families, gathering for the holidays can mean fighting and bringing up festering wounds from the past. Listening, repeating what the other person says, nodding in agreement, apologizing, and using a positive tone are some suggestions that may help. For an explanation of why these techniques have value and... Read more →
Graco is recalling about 4.7 million strollers in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico. The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports... Read more →
It takes planning and preparation time to present the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. And, it also can cost a hefty sum. Some tips for cutting costs include: use coupons, don’t serve alcohol, ask guests to bring dessert or side dishes, plan a simple menu, and make your own decorations. For other... Read more →
Think safety when shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday and when donating to a charity on Giving Tuesday Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday – the holiday shopping season is here, and the Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Western Washington and Oregon... Read more →
For most cooks, cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner takes a huge amount of planning and effort. For some, it’s stressful. Ways reduce the challenges are: make the side dishes the day before, prepare at least two dishes you know how to cook well, use a meat thermometer, serve your meal... Read more →
By Sylvia Peterson, pastor and author of “Laura and Me: A Sex Offender and Victim Search Together to Understand, Forgive, and Heal” Do you have a plan to keep your children safe from pedophiles during the winter holidays? Children are easier for sex offenders to access from Thanksgiving through New... Read more →
With the start of the holiday season shopping, Black Friday, about a week away, the Natural Resources Defense Council is offering its 2014 Green Electronics Holiday Guide. The annual guide has suggestions on how to buy the most energy efficient electronics, make the ones you have use energy more wisely,... Read more →
The price of beauty products can get high, but ShopSmart, from Consumer Reports, found that shoppers don’t always have to pay high prices for products comparable to brand-name items. In its December 2014 issue, ShopSmart reports on high-priced products shoppers can swap out to save money. “Don’t over-spend on beauty... Read more →
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney Federal Trade Commission It’s open season for everyone who wants to switch health coverage. As you select your health insurance plan, watch out for scams. Whether you are on Medicare, selecting a plan through the Affordable Care Act, or have private insurance, here are some... Read more →
Tom Sightings of Sightings Over Sixty is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #381. This week’s report is all about baby boomers aging and retiring. Topics include: A retiree’s life. How to sell your business. The best tablets for seniors. Whether boomers have changed with the culture.... Read more →