A conservative watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against an Arizona agency on behalf of a salon owner who uses nibbling fish to remove dead skin from the feet of customers. ...more

December 2, 2009

A trendy pedicure with fish that nibble dead skin from the feet has been nipped in the bud. ...more

February 22, 2009

A trendy pedicure with fish that nibble dead skin from the feet has been nipped in the bud. ...more

February 22, 2009

Holiday leftovers all gone? Here's just one more platter to nibble from. Most of the plants featured in Dig This come from visits to gardens and plant fairs, nurseries and club meetings. I often gather more photographs and information than fit on a page, which is truly self-defeating; it just delays the tough choices about which to share. ...more

December 26, 2008

Great gastronomic journey: Eating our way through seven major Orlando attractions to provide a primer on where to find the tastiest offerings. ...more

November 7, 2008

I'm probably not the right person to ask for olive oil advice as it's not used in Asian cooking. (Though I'm sure the Sherpas can spew out more opinion and facts about olive oil than you have time for.) ...more

September 17, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away. ...more

July 21, 2008

and not just for you. Your pet will notice your baby the moment you carry him or her in the front door. A dog or cat accustomed to being the center of attention may develop feelings akin to sibling rivalry when everyone's focus shifts to the new family member. For the best transition, start preparing months beforehand. ...more

July 9, 2008

Buyers of homes topping $1 million aren't totally insulated from market forces but can afford unique luxuries. ...more

June 19, 2008

It was a sunny spring morning and I had the day off. What could be better? I clutched my coffee cup and looked out the kitchen window. Dew sparkled on the grass and dripped slowly from the eaves. Two cardinals perched on our backyard feeder — a male and a female. It was absolute serenity. "Mom, where are you?" My son bolted into the room, sounding peeved. "Mom you forgot to include the W-2 forms when you mailed our tax returns. Now what?" Serenity gone, instantly. I had screwed up, big time. My mistake would delay the refund we were counting on to pay Matt's tuition. Even worse, my husband would be disappointed. He had gone out of town, trusting me to figure and submit our tax return. And I had botched it, at least partially. ...more

February 10, 2008