Five Tips for Making the Perfect Egg

Getting ready to cook a dozen eggs or so? Many families around the country will be doing the same thing this weekend as they prepare to decorate Easter eggs. Here are five tips to help you end up with the perfect batch of eggs. Choose good eggs. Make sure they’re clean, free of cracks and not expired. Look for the USDA grade shield or mark since graded eggs must meet standards for quality and Read more ...

Creative Egg Decorating Ideas

Ways to Unleash Your Inner Artist. Egg decorating is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild. Start with the basic inexpensive decorating kits, like those from Paas or Dudley and then improvise. Instead of splurging on fancy kits, find things around your house and be all sorts of artistic. Here’s how to add some flair to your Easter eggs. Dye eggs while they’re still warm. It’ll Read more ...

Save More of the Green That Matters

“Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.” -Anonymous. This weekend, you’ll be seeing a lot of green—in the form of four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and the arch in the middle of the rainbow. But the most popular green? Dollar bills. Now’s a great time to talk about the green that really matters and ask yourself, “What am I doing to save more Read more ...

Eating Green on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to convince your kids that green veggies are cool! Here are some healthy options for your St. Paddy’s meal: Asparagus. It’s rich in vitamin C, folate and vitamin A. It also contains almost 70% of the daily value for vitamin K, a nutrient that helps the blood clot to heal wounds. Avocados. 
The avocado gets a bad rap among vegetables because of its Read more ...

Colorful DIY Projects for Spring

Spring is around the corner! We have some fun DIY projects to splash some color into your life. For year-round ideas, visit the Coupons.com Pinterest page. 1. Earbud Wrap (sourced from refinery29.com) Materials - earbuds, thread (as many colors as desired), scissors Instructions - Cut any length of thread. With one end of the thread, secure a knot at the base of one ear piece. With the long Read more ...

Table for Two

What to do When You’re Cooking for a Couple Planning meals for just the two—without acquiring a boatload of leftovers—can be a challenge. But it’s definitely doable and can actually be a lot of fun if you like to experiment with a variety of foods and tastes. It can also be very economical if you know how to cook for two without incurring a lot of waste. Here are some tips and tricks Read more ...

How to Throw a “Happy Noon Year” Party

As much as young children love the idea of staying up past their bedtime to ring in the New Year, most can’t make it to midnight—nor would their parents want them to. But that doesn’t mean that little ones can’t celebrate in a more age-appropriate fashion. Instead of keeping your kids up till the clock strikes 12:00 midnight, try throwing a kid-friendly bash at 12:00 noon. Here’s how to Read more ...

Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Festivities

‘Tis the season to party! Whether you’re having a small get-together with a few family members or you’re throwing an all out bash for 80 of your closest friends, you need food. Here are some yummy apps, sure to impress, that you can whip up quickly and without a lot of fuss. Easy shrimp cocktail. Thaw cooked frozen shrimp (or if you have time, steam, sauté or boil your own raw shrimp). Read more ...