Parenting

A Stylish A-Fair for Summer

Hailing from Murray, Ky., Molly Sims, star of NBC's hit show "Las Vegas," and a CoverGirl model, is a country girl at heart.

Ancient Epics Intrigue Modern Imaginations

The movie Troy, starring Brad Pitt and based on the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, scored big at the box office. Now another classic story is due to hit the big screen in July. Gilgamesh is the tale of a tyrannical Babylonian king and his adventures with his friend Enkidu.

Be Fashionable and Fearless In New Stain Resistant Suede

Do you have a favorite suede jacket or skirt that always wins you compliments when you wear it? If so, you know how great suede looks and feels. Even so, chances are you think twice about wearing your suede clothes for fear of getting caught in the rain or spilling something on them.

Boomers Focus on Changing Lifestyle

Entering the world in such great numbers and professional beyond their wildest dreams, baby-boomers have matured into a ready-made market for luxury housing.

Easy Home Decorating Ideas for Fall

An amazing ritual is once again underway. The days are getting shorter; leaves are turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red; and flocks of birds are making their way south. Inspired by the changes brought on by Mother Nature, people across the country are initiating changes of their own, giving their home décor a new lease on life.

Favorite Lipstick Discontinued? Try Custom Blended Cosmetics!

For women, finding the perfect lipstick can be as challenging as shopping for a bathing suit. The latest trend in the beauty arena now offers women the opportunity to have their lipstick and other color cosmetics custom blended to match perfectly with their skin tone, hair color, eye color and lifestyle.

Halloween Scares Up an Interest in Sewing

It's that most wonderful time of the year. Doorways are decked out with banners and bows, twinkling lights edge the rooftops and all through the house everything from baby bibs and bath towels to tablecloths and throw pillows sports a holiday motif. No, it's not Christmas -- yet.

Have a Haunted Good Time on the Home Front This Halloween

Halloween is a holiday kids look forward to every year. Children of all ages dress up as their favorite ghost or goblin and go trick or treating to receive candy and other ghostly treasures.

High-risk Adventure and High-flying Romance

Courage Bay, Calif., is a community founded on bravery. The adventures of the men and women of this city's emergency services department make for a fascinating story filled with risks both personal and professional.

Home Improvements That Make Sense

Thinking of purchasing a new home sometime soon, or improving your existing one? Many savvy homeowners are making smarter home improvement decisions -- choosing projects that yield the highest return on investment. So which projects will add the most value to your home?

How to Create Digital Bliss

The sea of information and entertainment in our homes can be overwhelming. With digital cameras, digital music players such as the iPod and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as TiVo, homeowners are downloading, storing and consuming media like never before. But all those files and gadgets can lead to digital madness.

Keep Hands Safe Around Fireworks

Every year, thousands experience hand injuries in accidents caused by fireworks.

Low-maintenance Decking Alternatives Mean More Time for Living

Adding a new backyard deck not only extends your living space, it gives your home a vital outdoor connection. But as we all know, the point of having a deck is to spend your time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors -- not constant sealing, staining or painting.

Make Getting There More Than Half the Fun

Card games, the radio, cassettes and CDs used to be the best tools to keep the kids and other back-seat passengers entertained, but this fall, a new "tool" is showing up in a lot of family cars.

Motorcycles Make HItting the Highway More Fun

You've heard the phrase "getting there is half the fun." Well, for motorcycle enthusiasts, getting there is the whole point. Traveling by motorcycle is a completely different experience than going by car.

Reality Television Meets Romance

Where do I belong? How do I fit in? These are questions kids start asking as soon as they're old enough for school. Grandma and Grandpa are the closest links to the past -- and often the best source of information about your family's story.

Tennis Tips from Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick can blaze a serve at over 150 MPH, but his true success is rooted in the fundamentals of the game. Whether you're a beginner just taking up the sport, or an occasional player looking to improve, here are a few winning tips from the tennis champion for new and returning players of all ages and abilities.

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

Cats and dogs are the two most popular pets in the world. More than 50 percent of households have at least one or the other in their homes. According to a survey done by the Humane Society of the United States, the majority of people bring these animals home for companionship.

Tips for Choosing the Health and Fitness Center that's Right for You

In many parts of the country, the onset of fall and winter weather means a lot less time spent outdoors running, biking or swimming. If you're looking to stay active, consider joining a fitness center.

Tips for Storing Your Classic Vehicle This Winter

Winter will be here before you know it, so now is a good time to start getting ready. That means raking leaves, digging up bulbs, bringing in patio furniture, and figuring out where your collectible car will spend the winter.

Woodworking is Newest Home Improvement Trend among Women

The beginning of the professional football season is upon us, but for millions of hardcore football fans, it is the fantasy football season that may hold greater significance.