New York Times Critics pick of great gifts for this holiday season. Check out the Pogue-o-matic (technology product finder, it is fun and helpful!)

Got kids? Get vinegar! It's eco-friendly and inexpensive. And the uses are virtually endless -- from cleaning to cooking to gardening.

It's sad, but true, for all the good October does as breast cancer awareness month, the bulk of the media attention is in the first couple weeks, and then it dies off pretty quickly. This story includes some data about how little (comparatively speaking) we pay attention to this important cause during the rest of the year.

Five candies that aren't as ghoulish as the rest. They may not be as "cool" as full-size Hershey bars, but at least they aren't as offensive as raisins.

Two of my kiddos are reading on their own. My daughter is reading LOTS, and my oldest son is just starting to be a confident reader.

Recently, my oldest son came home from school with a little play that they are working on. It reminded me of another fun way we can read together as a family, since now we have at least 3 readers. I call it Reader's Theatre.

How many times have you tried to clean something only to end up with an even bigger mess? Ever been frustrated by creating more work for yourself because you did something wrong?

Being environmentally conscientious helps preserve our precious earth and can also save you money! Look at the appliances being used in your home on a regular basis. Are any of these appliances 10, 15, or even 20 years old? If so, you can bet your bottom dollar you’re spending more on monthly utility costs than you have to.

This is a great article on how to save money and waste less fresh goods in the process. Check it out!

New uses for wine glasses, picture frames, even toothbrush holders! Great ideas for using everyday items to spice up your home.

Below are the five top personality types and the perfect care packages for them.