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How to Travel on the Cheap

By Jane Wooldridge RISMEDIA, Nov. 1, 2008-(MCT)-If you ever needed a stress break, now's the time. But given the economic turmoil, you may not be in the mood for spending.


Getaways – Celebrating Life on the Day of the Dead in Mexico

By Carol Pucci RISMEDIA, Oct. 31, 2008-(MCT)-In the United States, we celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31, but one of the biggest holidays of the year in Mexico falls on Nov. 1, the Day of the Dead


The Retail Before Christmas – Holidays Come Even Earlier This Year

By Nicole Paitsel RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008-(MCT)-On a sunny, 80-degree day last week-more than 15 days before Halloween-Wal-Mart employees in Newport News worked to put


Going Digital for the Holidays – Tips for Making a Smart, Digital TV Purchase

RISMEDIA, Oct. 29, 2008-As the nation's transition to Digital Television in February is fast approaching, millions of consumers are expected to put digital flat screen television sets at the top of their holiday wish lists.


Ready for Flu Season? Think Again

By Jane Glenn Haas RISMEDIA, Oct. 28, 2008- (MCT)-So you've had your flu shot, right? Maybe even bought an air purifier? Bring on the germs. You're ready for winter. Not.


There’s Still Time – 7 Ways to Trick Out the House for Halloween

By Sam McDonald RISMEDIA, Oct. 27, 2008-(MCT)-Before you know it, trick-or-treating monsters will be lumbering through your neighborhood, hungry for a sugar fix-the only salve


Exercise Now a Family Affair

By Joan Verdon RISMEDIA, Oct. 25, 2008-(MCT)-When Evan Carlson and Tom Ardese and their business partners opened their kid-oriented fitness club, Volt Fitness in Glen Rock, N.J., at the end of 2007, it looked like all the demographic numbers were on their side.


Getaways – Pour a Glass and Toast October as Virginia Wine Month

By Kathy Van Mullekom RISMEDIA, Oct. 24, 2008-(MCT)-October marks the 20th anniversary of Virginia Wine Month. When the observance started in 1988, there were 40 Virginia wineries


Coupon Clipper Has Last Laugh at the Register

By Mary Perez RISMEDIA, Oct. 23, 2008-(MCT)-Connie Hendry says people call her crazy for always clipping coupons to save money at the grocery and drug stores.


Home in `Groundhog Day’ May Get New Life as B&B

By Carolyn Starks RISMEDIA, Oct. 22, 2008-(MCT)-A Victorian house transformed into a bed-and-breakfast in the 1993 hit movie "Groundhog Day" could soon play the same role on a permanent basis.


101 Ways to Save

RISMEDIA, Oct. 21, 2008-(MCT)-Food is expensive, gas remains stubbornly high and winter's big heating bills are coming. Since loans are tough to get and our retirement funds are shrinking fast as the stock market crashes, we thought we'd share some old-fashioned penny-pinching tips.


Countdown to Halloween – On a Budget but Still Cool

By Nicole Paitsel RISMEDIA, Oct. 20, 2008-(MCT)-We all know how to throw together a cheap ghost costume. But it's more likely that your kid is begging for the full-blown Hannah Montana or "Dark Knight" Joker costume they saw at the store for $30.


How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

By Beth Botts RISMEDIA, Oct. 18, 2008-(MCT)-When the first fall leaves start skittering up the block, it's the beginning of the end for your sunny little potager. It's time to cut down the basil, and make pesto while the sun shines. But many herbs can follow you inside to infuse your windowsill


Getaways – Travelers Face Extra Challenges This Holiday Season

By Vicki Lee Parker RISMEDIA, Oct. 17, 2008-(MCT)-If you think you have extra time to make your holiday travel plans because the turbulent economy will keep more people home


Halloween Plans Won’t be Spooked by Economic Frights

By Sandra M. Jones RISMEDIA, Oct. 16, 2008-(MCT)-The stock market slide has spooked plenty of Americans, but not enough to scare them away from shopping for the nation's spookiest holiday.


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