How bad is Botox for you?
When I was growing up on apple ranches in Central Washington, the word botulism was scary. We often canned fruits, water-packed […]
Wrinkle creams widely used, but don’t do much good
When I was reading blogs recently, I saw a boomer marketing blog that gushingly congratulated the graphic artist who created
PreRetirementLife.com offers list of 500 most useful Web sites for boomers, 50-plus
PreRetirementLife offers an online directory of what it calls the 500 most useful Web sites to help adults age 50-64
Checkbook magazine lists best, worst auto repair shops in seven U.S. regions
In 1974, Robert Krughoff decided to start Consumers’ Checkbook magazine after he left an auto repair shop for the third
More state requiring hands-free cell phone use
On July 1, 2008, drivers in Washington state, where I live, will be prohibited from using handheld mobile phones while
Is your cell phone safe?
For years, I’ve been concerned about cell phone safety. What are the health effects of putting a radio transmitter one-quarter
Using native plants in your gardens saves time, water, money
A friend of mine loves native plants. Her yard is wonderful. In the front of her home she planted native
A new way to think about lawns
Is it getting more difficult every year to drag out your lawn mower and get the mowing done? Are you
Green gardening, lawn care promotes good health
Growing up in Central Washington’s apple country, I saw massive amounts of pesticides being used on the orchards there. As