(AP) — If high gas prices and the sputtering economic recovery have forced you to limit your shopping and visit only one store per trip, you’re not alone.  There’s still a chance that running from store to store will net you the most overall savings, especially if you are buying large quantities of lots of different items.... 

 (Family Features) – With soccer practice, piano lessons, friends, homework, tests and more, there are countless activities that compete for time on the family calendar. With thoughtful planning, you can be sure that fun family time gets penciled in, too. Karen Deerwester, family expert and author of “The Entitlement-Free... 

  (Family Features) – Maintaining a healthy home means promoting a healthy lifestyle. But Americans aren’t aware of the important role indoor air plays in creating a healthy home. In fact, nearly half of Americans (49 percent) believe indoor air quality has little to no impact on overall health, according to an... 

(ARA) – The changing weather shouldn’t mean packing up your seasonal clothes or breaking the bank by shopping for completely new outfits you will wear for only a few months. Alison Deyette, nationally recognized lifestyle and personal style expert, explains how you can look and feel great by investing in classic... 

(ARA) – The holidays are full of traditions, from big family gatherings down to the simple pleasures like hot cocoa. When it seems like the whole world is in a festive mood, it’s easy to get excited about checking off items on your traditional holiday to-do list, especially when it comes to decorating your home. First,... 

(ARA) – Finding that perfect gift for someone can be exhausting, and sometimes seem impossible. On the other hand, you could skip the crowded malls and excruciating online searches, and go for something your recipient will recognize right away as something that comes straight from the heart. How? Make the gift yourself. As... 

(ARA) – After the “I dos” are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying “I do” at the altar, that phrase... 

(ARA) – If you’re looking for easy but thoughtful gifts for holiday giving, herb, spice and tea baskets offer a solution for just about anybody on your list. Ordering online the supplies to make them will save you shopping time. And by buying your ingredients from the bulk section of your local food store, you can... 

(Family Features) – Even with the popularity of using e-mail, social media, and texting to communicate with friends and family, holiday cards continue to be a time-honored tradition. In fact, according to a survey from holiday cards and thank you cards retailer Cardstore.com, 43 percent of Americans prefer a greeting card...