Pet Food Labels Decoded

What you need to know to make the right food choices for your pets

Keep Kids Busy, Learning This Summer

Make summer a time to explore their interests. Plan trips and activities that keep them learning and enjoying their favorite topics.

Affordable Pet Care at Home

Dogs and cats provide "parents" so much love and affection. So, it's only natural that pet parents want to return that love by taking care of all their pet's health and wellness needs.

Reboot Your Pantry

The best meals offer loads of fresh flavor and are best served with a side of originality. Let your pantry serve as your starting point for creating memorable meals the family will love.

Grill Potatoes for a Unique, Healthy Side Dish

Potatoes are the top food eaten alongside grilled main dishes, according to the NPD Group, so why not put potatoes on the grill too?

Simply Smarter Grilling

Nice weather means it's time to fire up the grill. To enjoy dining al fresco any time, make your kitchen grill-ready with essentials for your pantry, fridge and freezer.

Tips to Tame the Wild, Wild Web

There's no doubt that mobile phones, tablets, computers and the Internet make accessing and sharing information a lot easier.

Forecast Calls for Fun

Parents often keep a running list of rainy day activities, crafts and games to keep kids indoors when the forecast is soggy.

Itch Relief Basics

From bug bites and dry skin to poison ivy and chronic skin conditions, itching makes life very uncomfortable.

Move your workout and your family outdoors

Playing together outdoors is the perfect way for families to bond while staying active and fit, but when seasonal allergies come into play they can keep many families on the sidelines.

Nutrition tips for busy lifestyles

While it's important to maintain a regular health and wellness regimen, busy schedules and last minute commitments can sometimes send us off track.

Protect Young Eyes in the Technology Age

Whether it's a tablet with an educational purpose or a big screen displaying the latest video game, the use of electronic technology is skyrocketing among kids.

Snack Smart

Did you ever find yourself skipping a meal so you could enjoy a snack? Well you're not alone.

Is Your Pet Ready for Outdoor Weather?

When the weather's nice, many people like to head outdoors - and their pets do, too. Before you let your pet go outside, make sure you've taken steps to prevent pests, care for their skin, and know how to spot signs of allergies.

Natural Gifts for Baby

Whether you need a baby shower gift, a present for a newborn, or something "just because" for a precious baby in your life, these natural gift ideas will help you give a present that you can feel good about.

Banish Boring Sandwiches

It's time to break out of your ordinary lunch routine and make boring turkey sandwiches a thing of the past. With a few innovative tricks, you can turn any regular sandwich into a delicious and satisfying meal.

Wild Blueberries: Go wild with the Superstars of Frozen Fruit

Stock up on a superfood that's a no-brainer: Wild Blueberries have superior antioxidant capacity compared with other fruits and veggies.

Pass the Potatoes, Please

French fries are one of a kid's favorite things to eat. But there's a whole lot more that can be made from delicious, nutritious potatoes.

Tips for Bringing Home a Puppy

Seventeen million Americans bring home a new pet each year, according to the American Humane Association - and a lot of those pets are adorable puppies.

Making Your Neighborhood Safer

How safe do you feel in your neighborhood? Unfortunately, residential crime happens more often than you might think, which leaves many homeowners feeling uneasy.

Savor a Satisfying Fresh Fruit Salad

Delicious taste, beautiful colors, packed with healthy nutrients - what’s not to love about fresh fruit?

Get Fired Up for an Easter Feast

Looking to put a delicious twist on your Easter meal? Try cooking ham on the grill.

Power Up: With Delicious Protein-Rich Recipes

It takes a lot of energy to keep up with today's busy lifestyle. Between juggling work, family, friends and activities, people are often looking for something to help them keep going.

Secrets to Slow-Cooked Pork Perfection

There's nothing better than a juicy, flavorful rack of pork ribs hot off the grill. Whether saucy or spicy, wet or dry, ribs are a versatile pork cut that can take on many of your favorite flavors

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Flavorful Green Treats

St. Patrick's Day is the perfect occasion to have fun in the kitchen with the color and flavor of the holiday - vivid green and refreshing peppermint.

Serve a Simple Skillet Supper

Getting dinner on the table fast during a busy week need not cause a panic - or a call for carryout. With this simple recipe and five key ingredients, supper is served in just 20 minutes.

Drink Up to a Healthy St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is often an excuse to enjoy a little too much rich, calorie-heavy food. But there's no reason you can't enjoy celebrating with healthier food and drinks.

Deliciously Heart-Healthy Dishes

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States; yet, it is largely preventable with the help of a heart-healthy diet.

Host a Deliciously Fresh Brunch

Meals just taste better when you make them with fresh ingredients. So when you're hosting a brunch, look for recipes that make the most of fresh, seasonal flavors, and ingredients that come from close to home.

Tips for Choosing a Small Pet

It's fun for parents to surprise children with new small pets, like guinea pigs and hamsters. Plus, these small animals are a great first pet for kids and can teach children responsibility.

Simple Solutions for a Better Lunch

A little planning and few quick and easy ideas like these can make packing lunches a whole lot simpler for you to provide everyone a lunch that's better tasting and better for them.

Eating Milestones for Your Little One

One of the milestones in a child's life is graduating to solid foods. But how do you know if your little one is ready?

Science Can Be Fun

Kids are naturally curious and are full of questions about the world around them. Parents and teachers can help keep that curiosity alive by finding ways to make learning about science fun and engaging.

Scholarship application tips

The high cost of a college education means that a lot of students are looking for financial aid to help pay for it. But the competition can be stiff.

Planning the vacation of a lifetime for the whole family

Is your family laid back, or adventurous? Do you enjoy exploring on land or experiences at sea?

The Ultimate Family Getaway

If fantasy, fun and the magic of the sea appeal to your family, then a cruise is for you.

Love is in the Air - Every Day!

Chocolates? Roses? Been there, done that. Everyone wants to make sure the special someone in their lives knows how much they care. Here are some easy and fun ways to prove that he or she is number one in your book.

Sweeten Up Valentine's Day the Red Velvet Way

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to show someone how much you care. Whether you want to say "xoxo" to family or "be mine" to a new Valentine, red velvet is the flavor that says it best.

What you need to know about vision health

Everyone's vision changes as they age, but some changes could indicate a more serious problem. Age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma are two of the most common eye diseases in older Americans.

Potty Training Tips for Parents

Learning to use the potty is a big deal for little kids - and their parents. While it's definitely a time-consuming process with many ups and downs, it's also a process that can be easier for everyone with a few simple strategies.

Fire Safety for Your Family

For 25 years, Energizer and the IAFC have been spreading the life-saving reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks for the end of daylight saving time.

149466373

Science Can Be Fun

Here are a few ideas that you can use to help your kids love learning about science.

Vacation

Potty Training Tips for Parents

While it's definitely a time-consuming process with many ups and downs, the right equipment and new, on-the-go tools can help make potty training fun anytime, anywhere.

Cooking

Doing good all year round

While charitable giving increases towards the end of the year as important community needs are showcased, such needs continue all year long.

Up and away and out of sight

Nearly one out of every four grandparents said they store prescription medicines in easy-access places, and 18 percent said they store over-the-counter medicines in easily accessible spots.

155127544

Exam Room: Checking My Weight

Choosing health insurance that meets your needs

Millions of working Americans are still without health insurance, and many more worry about whether they'll be able to afford their existing coverage due to rising health costs.