McClatchy-Tribune News Service

The Labor Department's most recent inflation data showed that U.S. food prices rose by 4.1 percent for the 12 months ending in June, but a deeper look at the numbers...

An organized refrigerator saves time and money. Really, how many times are you going to toss that nearly full bag of greens that's gone bad? Plus, proper storage of food...

Maggie Cain had no intention of sharing a bed with her 1-month-old son until his constant wailing caused many sleepless nights in the household. Cain, 34, of Glendale, Minn., quickly...

Does the smell of chlorine summon images of swimming pools or laundry? (If the latter, you might need to get out more.) Summer can be hard on clothes -- mustard,...

The new stylish living goes beyond big-name designers. Cruelty-free is what's in fashion now. Feet forward Walk on the wild-friendly side in shoes from Simple's Green Toe line. They're made...

Sure, you want to feel the kick of an unborn baby. Or maybe you just want to show your excitement for a new parent. Or maybe yet, you -- the...

Hot enough for you? Then dive into a cool, tall drink -- the kind they serve in the tropics -- because, hello, lately that's what it feels like outside. These...

Q. Can you tell me if it takes more energy to leave a light or a TV on in an empty room than it does to shut them off, even...

For any homeowner with a big to-do list and a small budget, the temptation to tackle projects around the house can be great. Yet taking on something better done by...

Sheri Provost never considered using decorative iron wall art for a headboard. "I'd seen wrought iron, but I didn't think about using it in our master bedroom until Pam [Milam]...