Millennials increasingly can't be bothered to go out to eat
Americans increasingly don't want to leave their homes -- not even for food, according to a new report.About half of U.S. adults said they had ordered food delivery in the past three months, according...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Healing the unsaid with the dead
Lately memories of loved ones, now dead, are tinged with "I wish I told them (fill in the blank)." Recently, I had the chance. A meditative exercise is designed to heal the unsaid with direct...
View ArticleFive for Families: Animated Halloween films for the holiday
As ghosts, monsters and superheroes converge on Halloween night, keep a look out for some of these characters featured in the following animated films. Here are five Halloween-friendly films for...
View ArticleEasy beauty tips to be your most attractive self
Do you ever have those days when everything just looks wrong? Your hair falls flat, you found a new pimple on your nose and the bags under your eyes seem even droopier. Well, I know the feeling. You...
View ArticleFor a change of kitchen pace, investigate shades of gray
If you ask a thousand people to name their favorite color, you might get one that would say gray.But look at any lifestyle or shelter magazine and you'll see that gray is hot and seemingly here to...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Brassiere today, gone tomorrow
My philosophy has always been, when you find something that works, stick with it. This was true for my preferred brand of peanut butter, my husband and my bras. Although some people may find it boring...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Ghost peppers sure to haunt unsuspecting heat seekers
Halloween is Monday: What's bubbling in your cauldron?Got a little eye of newt or toe of frog on the back burner? Probably not.I'm always in favor of cooking up some magic in the kitchen, even if it's...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Quick-cooking oats can alter food’s texture
Q: How much does it matter if I use quick-cooking oats as compared to old-fashioned oats in a recipe?— J. W., Columbus, OhioA: It will only affect the texture of what you are making. Oatmeal cookies,...
View ArticleA hard-to-swallow truth for fast eaters
During a recent family dinner, I watched in utter fascination as my boys shoveled down their meals at record speed. I then realized I was beginning to shovel, too. It was like NASCAR at our dinner...
View ArticleTiny is a big thing in D.C. real estate
Before he moved to Washington a few years ago, to a new apartment building in a gentrifying hotspot just north of Logan Circle, Eric Rosecrants owned a house in Florida that was huge compared with his...
View ArticleInfrared sauna heat comforts with precautions
Touted for pain relief, cellular detox, cardiovascular improvement, lowered blood pressure and anti-aging, infrared saunas are celebrity-approved and gaining popularity.But the spa treat is not without...
View ArticleSwiss comfort food for the grater good; recipe
Ask a dozen people what their ultimate comfort food is, and you'll get a dozen different answers. For me, the answer would change depending on season and mood, but it would often involve potatoes.Rosti...
View ArticleAs search efforts for Annie Schmidt conclude, family expresses gratitude, faith
Jon Schmidt, pianist of The Piano Guys, has called for an end to the search for his missing 21-year-old daughter, Annie.
View ArticleReligion News: Vatican announces new guidelines for cremation
WEEK IN RELIGIONThe Roman Catholic church has allowed its followers to be cremated since 1963 under certain circumstances, but the Vatican recently issued new guidelines for those who have chosen...
View ArticleShe didn't think a flu shot was necessary - until her daughter died
Piper Lowery had a fever that soared to 105 degrees.It hurt for her to walk, and she was breathing heavily, her mother said. She was also bleeding from her nose and vomiting blood.On Jan. 16, just four...
View ArticleWhy you should stop obsessing about your kids' screen time
The debate about screen time is getting more complicated. As we spend more time each day in front of a screen, concern is growing over the effect it could be having on our brains - particularly the...
View ArticleA smash hit: These crisp, golden potatoes are the best of both worlds
Here's something fun, different and healthful to do with potatoes: Crush them into rustic rounds that have the golden crispness of fried potatoes outside and the softness of mashed potatoes inside.You...
View ArticleElegant yet efficient: Hydroponics for the home
The International Space Station and your 500-square-foot studio have more in common than you might think: Both environments are a great place to experiment with hydroponics.Hydroponic systems grow...
View ArticleSt. Amant Fire Chief creates Ascension Sweatshirt Project
Thousands of people were affected by the Great Flood of 2016, leaving many without homes, personal belongings or school clothes for their children. St. Amant Fire Chief James LeBlanc created a project...
View Article7 foods you should never eat on your period
Being a woman is great and all, but periods are _the worst._Turns out, there are certain foods (usually the ones you crave like crazy) that make those awful menstrual side effects even worse. If you...
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