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Feeling the need for a winter escape? Dreaming of inviting, white slopes below your skis or snowboard, blue skies above, and bracing air rushing past your face? There's an exciting option close to home that doesn't involve a long flight west or an all-day drive north. Find the fun and affordable winter escape you need less than a tank of gas away, in the Great Northern Catskills. More
Even the ancient Egyptians knew it: The secret to beauty is in the eyes. Not those of the beholder, but yours. Research shows that as far back as 3000 B.C., the women of Egypt were enhancing their eyelashes with metal dust and soot. The goal then was the same as it is now: To make the eyes appear larger, wider and brighter - which creates a more alert and youthful look. But metal dust and soot were tough on the vision. Fortunately, today there are much safer ways to make your eyelashes fuller, thicker, longer and darker … so you look bright-eyed and younger. More
Every year, people have a list of things they want to change about themselves. Whether it's eating better or exercising more, resolutions are great tools to help change your life for the better. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions are rarely kept long enough to make a difference. More
In scientific circles, he is known as Ursus maritimus, or sea bear. Native Inuit call him Nanuk, the respected one. The Russians named him Medved, which means white bear. In Norway he is Isbjorn: ice bear. Together, these terms create a perfect picture of one of our planet's most magnificent animals, the polar bear. Observing wild polar bears in the natural splendor of their arctic home is one of the greatest rewards a nature and adventure lover can experience. But short of pulling on your mukluks, hoofing it into the Great White North and building your own igloo, how can you make the dream a reality? More
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While Americans are being more careful with their money than ever, one sector where spending has increased is travel. Recent research has found that people who spend their money on travel, and occasionally disconnect from the digital world, rate their lives as happier. Many travelers look to the restorative powers that come from visiting places that offer wild, natural beauty. If close encounters with indigenous creatures appeals to you, then a holiday to the Galápagos will provide you unparalleled opportunities ... More
Exploring the wildest reaches of Alaska used to pose enormous difficulty - making long overland treks, carrying food and gear, and portaging boats. The state's towering glaciers, deep fjords and old-growth forests were accessible only to the hardiest travelers. Today, adventurous travelers can find the wild experiences they seek in a much more accessible form - small-ship expeditions ... More
Think about how you manage your bills and finances. There are as many ways to do it as there are people doing it. Is your process really working? Paper bills, checks, U.S. mail, electronic payments, automatic bank drafts … chances are you are handling your finances with sticky notes, spreadsheets or other messy, unreliable processes. So how do smart consumers organize their lives, get their bills and finances in order, save time, eliminate worry and make sure all their payments are made smoothly and on time? More
They're young. They're healthy. Every day's a happy breeze - school, play, friends, sports, music, other activities … why in the world would a kid need life insurance? But those are precisely the reasons families should get life insurance now. Here's why. More
Nobody likes getting older, but it is a fact that as we age, the risk of injury increases. Even seemingly innocuous tasks like getting in and out of the bath tub or shower can be a chore. More
Do you feel tired all day, even if you slept a full 8 hours? Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, high blood pressure, cardiac problems and excessive daytime sleepiness? Believe it or not, all your problems could stem from snoring. More
For individuals and families needing relief from debts, "debt aid" or "debt relief" are all-encompassing terms for a variety of available options for people who have hit a rough spot financially and can't afford to pay their debts. Will debt relief help you? To find out, begin online by answering a few simple questions. More
Someone dies, and that someone was the main provider for his or her family.  What happens to those who survive that person?  What would happen to those who survive you? More
At a time in America when banks and other companies are receiving government bailouts, millions of consumers who are struggling with credit card debt are wondering where their rescue plan is. More
If you could go back in time, what would you change? Would you study harder in school? Push yourself to make more money? Perhaps even love someone else? What makes billionaires, movie stars, and gifted leaders so different from you and I? Is it more brainpower? More talent? More wisdom? No ... More
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