To anyone who has Josh Crabtree on their Christmas shopping list, he won't need a Chia Pet this year. For the next month or two, his own scalp will be much like the popular stocking stuffer, as he cultivates a new head of hair. ...more

December 31, 2009

Those who have gotten into the habit of including a little shopping al fresco to their Saturdays at the city's farmers market, take note - the weekly event has relocated, starting today. ...more

November 22, 2008

Those who have gotten into the habit of including a little shopping al fresco to their Saturdays at the city's Downtown Farmer's Market, take note - the weekly event has relocated, starting today. ...more

November 22, 2008

As our country "goes green," I ask myself, "What happened to good old-fashioned thriftiness?" When I was a young college student, my husband and I were older than our counterparts and we put each other through school with two preschoolers. We were so glad to have something on the table to feed our children; I became very adept at stretching bologna, macaroni and cheese, hamburger, or whatever else was on hand into multiple meals. ...more

July 5, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Jim Arthur has been a fan of fireworks since childhood. Something about them always fascinated him, he said, and that appreciation has grown yearly. ...more

July 2, 2008

For those of you who hate the crowds and hassle of Black Friday, there's Cyber Monday, where shopping carts are electronic and the hassle factor is low. Here's some help to get you started. ...more

November 26, 2007