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Do you know which holiday your cactus likes to celebrate? Read on for the tools you need to decide if you should buy it some cranberry sauce, garland, or jelly beans

Sound(wo)men. Hate 'em or love 'em, the people who work the knobs at your gig can control your fate. Here I explain how, and give examples of what NOT to ask them (e.g. Hey man, where's the bathroom?)

I can't resist that old-team draw of the Brooklyn Nets. Here's my take on $16 million Deron, lazy Joe Johnson, jail-ball-playing Wallace, and why no serious athlete should date a Kardashian

Now that the election's over, I need to reveal myself—to come out of the political closet. I'm an elephonktarian. Feel free to use to the term to describe yourself, too, should you feel so inclined

I'm tired of power getting a bad rap. And of the idea that nice women don't play with power. Yes they do. Here are three more incorrect notions women have about power, plus how to get over them

Now's the time to plant the cool-season veggies that'll get you through the winter. For a low maintenance, space-savvy place to plant 'em, install a raised bed. Here's how!

So many women have come into my practice lately sounding the alarm. But hair loss isn't a life sentence—remember my hormones/sleep/nutrition approach? Here's how it works for this too...

Here's how to find and sign up for the money-saving sales, plus tips on which goods to scout for while you're there. I'm sharing all of my secrets!

In my theory, President Obama is to the Miami Heat as Governor Romney is to the LA Lakers. Here's a breakdown of my logic, as well as an early prediction for the outcomes of both

If you've ever wondered about growing fruit—how, when, where do I start?—wonder no more! A new society's coming to Charleston that I think you will find a fruitful experience

I hung with the SNL veterans during their recent gig at my Music Farm. Here are the cool backstage stories, including why I respect frontman Angelakos now more than ever

Last Wednesday, I set out in search of traditional Irish music. Instead I found Gerry Kieran, no live music, a bottle of Connemara, and a damn good clubhouse

Need a REAL scare this season? Here are the nightmare customers who plop down at our tables, storm our hostess stands, and generally leave us horrified (or in rare cases, victorious!)

Red. Bright, bold, check-me-out red. Here are need-to-know steps to achieving the timeless, alluring look, so that you can wear the color without the color wearing you

October’s almost over, so get ready for social calendar chaos. Here are three online party-planning helpers with cool features and add-ons (like auto-sending real-deal invites via post)

N-O. Go ahead, let those pesky letters disappoint, but don't you let them discourage. Here are 5 tips for building resiliency and halting mojo thieves in their tracks

What's become of your easily recognizable summer veggies, and WHAT IS GOING ON in the produce department? Here's some quinoa-stuffed squash to help you cope

As a leader, you own the skills of your team just as you own sales numbers or any other metric used as the yardstick to assess results. A major component of that? Giving honest feedback

So many of us are afraid of aging, but guess what? It's going to happen. No need to fret about those candles on your cake—here are my tips and top product picks for making your youthful look last

Serving up healthy supper fare can be simple and delicious. I recently invited Grit blogger Chassity Evans and some mutual friends over to show just that. On the menu? Lots of veggies!