Department: Your Life
Removing Hazards Around Your Home
November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…
Boost Your Energy Efficiency
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Increasing a home’s energy efficiency benefits both the environment and a homeowner’s wallet. That’s why the folks at Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, in Connecticut, make the homes they build and rehabilitate as energy efficient as possible. “It’s the right thing to do,” said Executive Director Bill Casey. “Both for the environment, and…
Barbie Is a Vlogger
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Since 1959, kids around the globe have been captivated by Barbie, playing with her dolls, her friends and accessories like the Barbie Dream House. They’ve even watched her on the big screen. Today, they’re still watching her, but on a smaller screen. That’s right: Barbara Millicent Roberts is a YouTuber. Barbie sits in front of…
Cold & Flu Falsehoods
October 19, 2018. Christina Elston
Holiday travel season and cold-and-flu season are upon us and, for many, the two go hand in hand. “Around the holidays, people have to travel, sick or well,” said Dr. Nina Shapiro, author of “Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice.” That puts a lot of contagious people in close…
Food For All: Turkey 2.0
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ah, Thanksgiving. Time to gather with family and friends, give thanks for what we have … and stuff our faces with all the traditional favorites: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies and oodles of desserts. Why not spice up your Turkey Day table this year with a new twist on a favorite classic? Who…
Do I Need Higher Limits on My Homeowners Insurance?
October 19, 2018. AAA Staff
My home value went up. Do I need higher limits on my homeowners insurance? A: Homeowners insurance is intended to help you replace your home and possessions, so your limits are based on replacement value, not market value. Facets of market value – a trendy neighborhood, good schools, homebuyer demand – don’t affect what it…
Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree
October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib
Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…
Busy Weekdays Call for Quick Dishes
September 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
During the school year, the regular rigmarole of a busy parent’s day goes something like this: work, cook dinner, shuffle the kids to basketball practice and ballet class, make sure they do their homework, sleep. Wake up, repeat. Squeeze making lunches into the list and free time becomes a mere whisper in the wind. Quick dinners…
Spruce Up Your Table With Fall Flavors
August 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
There are so many possibilities when it comes to cooking with fall’s bounty. Check out these ideas from chefs at AAA Diamond Rated restaurants.
Four Autumn Activities for Fitness and Foliage
August 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Fall may mean cooler weather, but there are several outdoor activities that are perfect for enjoying the crisp air and fall foliage views.