BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR LOIS WINSTON

As promised last week, author Lois Winston returns today to answer that burning question on everyone’s mind: what the heck is a mop ...

FASHION WITH ERICA -- WEAR YOUR HOBBY

Vintage clothing is all the rage. If you’re a collector, fashion editor Erica Milano says wear that collection. Don’t hide it away. ...

MONEY MATTERS WITH SHEILA--DIY HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS

If your New Year’s resolutions include saving money, our money guru Sheila Conway has some ways to cut your cleaning costs. -- AP Th...

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- NON-ALCOHOLIC NEW YEAR’S HOT PUNCH

Planning a New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day party this year? Why not make a batch of Cloris’s non-alcoholic hot punch? -- AP NON-AL...

CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA-- GLITTER FRINGE YARN SCARF

The weather outside is frightful. Why not curl up in a comfortable chair and knit an elegant scarf to wear New Year’s Eve? -- AP GL...

BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR LOIS WINSTON

In two weeks Death By Killer Mop Doll , the second book in the critically acclaimed mystery series about yours truly (hence the series name ...

TIME SAVING HOLIDAY TIP

Wow, Christmas is only three days away. Are you frazzled yet? Have a list of last minute things to get done? If you’re having compan...

HEALTHY LIVING WITH JANICE - FATS THAT MAKE YOU MORE THAN FAT

Health editor Janice Kerr is back today with another reason to avoid trans fats. -- AP That’s right, Anastasia. It’s no secret that...

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- NO-BAKE CHEWY FUDGE COOKIES

Need some last minute holiday treats? Try Cloris’s No-Bake Chewy Fudge Cookies. -- AP NO-BAKE CHEWY FUDGE COOKIES makes 4 dozen Ingr...

CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA-- PASTA ORNAMENTS

If you’re of a certain age, chances are back in kindergarten, Sunday school, or at a Brownie meeting you covered at least one cigar ...

BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR CARIDAD PINEIRO

Back to join us today is award-winning author Caridad Pineiro, who also happens to be one of author Lois Winston’s favorite people, ...

TRAVEL WITH SERENA -- WELCOME YOUR GUESTS

Many of us will be traveling over the holidays; many others will have house guests. Travel editor Serena Brower offers up a few sugg...

DECORATING WITH JEANIE -- METALLIC SNOWFLAKE TREE

Have you noticed the proliferation of brightly colored metallic Christmas trees this year? Thanks to TV shows like  Mad Men  and  Pan Am , t...

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- CHRISTMAS CUT-OUT COOKIES

Yesterday we used cookie cutters to make Christmas ornaments. Today Cloris presents her recipe for for using those cookie cutters the tradit...

CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA-- COOKIE CUTTER TREE ORNAMENTS

Cloris uses cookie cutters to make cookies, but I have another use for them. Cookie cutters make great templates for making felt Chr...

THIS WEEK'S BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNER

Thanks to everyone who stopped by this week and a special thank you to author Laura Kaye for being our Book Club Friday guest author and off...

BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR LAURA KAYE

A multi-published author of paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance, Laura Kaye’s hot, heartfelt stories are all about the universal des...

MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS

According to one statistic I heard on the news, the average person will spend approximately $700 this season on holiday gifts. Whoa! I guess...

DECORATING WITH JEANIE -- GINGERBREAD HOUSES

T’is the season for gingerbread house displays and competitions throughout the country. Decorating editor Jeanie Sims recently came across t...

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- APPLE BUNDT CAKE

Cloris features on of my favorite versions of apple cake today. This is a great recipe for holiday entertaining. -- AP APPLE BUNDT CAKE Ing...