A Frugal Spring Break
Spring Break is almost here, but this year's vacation plans might be significantly smaller than in years past.

A Patriotic Picnic
Whether you live near the beach or the mountains or you just want to stake out a good spot in the park to view fireworks, celebrate this July 4th with a family picnic.

A St. Patrick's Day Feast
St. Patrick's Day is the Irish holiday honoring the missionary Saint Patrick, who is credited with converting the Irish to Christianity around 400 AD.

Beyond the (Bad) Tie
It's often said that men are harder to shop for than women.

Bringing Home the Easter Bunny
With Easter right around the corner, pet stores are stocking up on bunnies for sale. Doesn't everyone at one time or another think about buying a bunny for their children at Easter?

Cashiers, North Carolina
The synchronized clacking of tap shoes, a mesmerizing rainbow of petticoats twirling on stage and the thunder of applause from the audience signals the onset of the annual 4th of July celebration at one of the last rustic inns built in the early 1900s.

Don't Crack Your Nest Egg!
Here are some great ideas for those items you'll find at the after-Easter sales! Easter baskets, which come in different colors and sizes, are perfect for storage.

Don't Spoil July 4th Fun
Preparations for holiday celebrations are in full swing. Along with barbeques and parades, fireworks are a traditional way of marking our nation's independence.

Eggs-traordinary Easter Countdown
Easter candy and decorations appear in stores weeks before the actual holiday arrives. Fluffy yellow and pink chicks and floppy-eared bunnies line store shelves and fill children with anticipation for Easter.

Father's Day Reflections
I don't think a day goes by when I don't think of my father. I'm 47 years old, and he died 21 years ago when I was 26.