The Ultimate Cheapskate’s 5 Big Ways to Save $20,000 a Year

Jeff  Yeager Nearly all of the talk these days about economizing focuses on how to get what we want but pay less for it. It’s all about how to get more for less. For those of us who are longtime advocates of the “simple living” movement, it seems as if most Americans are missing what… Continue reading The Ultimate Cheapskate’s 5 Big Ways to Save $20,000 a Year

The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine

JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH Harvard Medical School Do you worry that coffee could harm your health? Relax. Studies suggest that, when consumed in moderation — meaning two to four eight-ounce servings daily — coffee may in fact be good for you. It is not clear whether the benefits come from coffee itself or its… Continue reading The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine

How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes

Sheila Buff When was the last time you bought a really good-tasting tomato from the grocery store? Weather permitting, you can grow a bumper crop of your own, much more delicious tomatoes this year and use them for salads, sauces and other recipes — and give them to grateful friends. Almost anyone can do it,… Continue reading How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes