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Top Five Spices to Add Zing to Holiday Baking
It's hard to imagine a festive winter holiday without the aroma of baking wafting through our homes. Certain spices -- such as allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla -- claim the holidays as their own.

Three Great Workouts You Can Do Anytime, Anyplace
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regular exercise helps people maintain a healthy weight and delay or prevent the onset of diabetes and heart problems. Here are some ideas for getting that 30 minute workout anytime, anyplace.

Optimize Your Fall Wardrobe
Fall is approaching, and it will soon be time to switch over to your cooler weather wardrobe. Whether you are going through your closet to see what is wearable or need new fall clothes to update your look, it's important to focus on quality, instead of quantity, when shopping for a new fall wardrobe. Here are expert tips.

Five Simple Ways to Cut Back on Costs This Holiday Season
Many shoppers will be much more conservative with their holiday spending this year. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways a savvy shopper can avoid the squeeze to ensure that the "season of giving" remains just as it is.

Winter Is Peak Residential Fire Season: Is Your Family Prepared?
The winter months between November and February are the peak months for home fires, representing nearly 37 percent of all residential fires annually. Experts agree that advance preparation and planning are key factors in increasing your chances of a good outcome should fire strike this winter.