During summer, refreshment is key and the cooler your choices the better. However, beverages are often loaded with calories from added sweeteners. Easy homemade variations are packed with flavor and often cost less to prepare than the pricey competition. Some simply super sips that follow include a vitamin C-packed fresh citrus juice soda, a green tea-fresh herb cooler and a sugar-free root beer float with a surprise straw. More >>

I had the honor of speaking...on two topics of great interest to eBay sellers and e-merchants generally: (1) The 'Legal and Tax Aspects of Your Business on eBay'; and (2) 'Answers to the Most Common Business Questions When Selling on eBay.' ...Here are some 'cutting-edge' tax issues facing eBay sellers today... More >>

I had a moment last week where I felt like the richest woman in the world, even though I'm really not. After the bills are paid, there is little left for trips to the movies, expensive toys or even a timely pedicure. More >>

When grilling is on the menu for Father's Day, many families report that Dad still prefers to be king of the cooks rather than get waited on hand and foot. If your father is such a nice guy that he still wants to grill the grub for the whole group, consider taking some of the heat off of him by offering to be his sous chef (second in command in the culinary world) and assemble some sassy sides. More >>

Plan brunch and you are apt to be dubbed "brilliant." Just calling the meal between breakfast and lunch a "brunch" seems to bestow an air of specialness and sophistication upon it. More >>

"I run a small service business. The past several months I've been busy enough, but I'm getting a lot fewer jobs than I did this time last year when my phone was ringing off the hook. I know the economy's tough, and people just don't have the money they used to, but I'm worried that this is not just a short-term situation but a more permanent decline in my business. What can I do to turn the situation around?" More >>

As graduation season kicks off and summer approaches, I've been seeing a lot of articles about kids being too busy for summer jobs More >>

The last few weeks have been rough. I'm a teacher and students have early Spring Fever. This is a common occurrence: students getting restless when the weather warms up. More >>

Remembering those who lost their lives in active duty is amplified even more on Memorial Day. Even after many years, however, those who are not removed for even a moment from those emotions are the impacted families. More >>

In Japan, the color red signifies energy and power and is often used as a color for heroic figures. This is a good description because when you include red fruits and vegetables in your child's meals, they will grow up strong like superheroes. More >>