Alison Petrash

There are some things that must be left behind when packing for a camping trip, like the toilet and washing machine, but with a little ingenuity you can bring all the comforts of home with you without taking up too much space in the car or spending money on fancy gadgets...

There are currently around 56,000 different beers in the world, almost as many varieties as there are wines, so becoming a well-seasoned beer taster is no easy feat. But with this simple guide, even a Joe Sixpack can sound like an expert. Types of Beer The most common beers can be most basically divided between ales, which are heavier and typically more powerfully flavored due to the yeast ferment

I'm not a hair expert, and I don't have perfect mermaid locks. I don't have a lot of time or patience for complicated hairstyles that require a bucket of bobby pins, and you probably don't either! So here's a cute updo for busy people: Enjoy this blog post...

Every meat lover should learn how to spot a quality cut of beef at the supermarket. Follow the tips below to pick out the tastiest steak every time: Fresh is better than frozen Fresh meat will always be more tender and juicy than frozen meat, no matter how expertly it's been freeze-dried and vacuum sealed...

Brown bag lunches are a great opportunity to give your child the nutrition and energy he or she needs to stay focused for the rest of the day, and it doesn't have to be a chore. These 10 meals require only minutes to prepare, and you can refrigerate them in the lunch box overnight so they'll be ready to go in the morning. ...

Slumber parties have incredible potential for chaos, with the combination of sleepy kids, liquids moments before bedtime, and shovelfuls of junk food. Adequate planning will ensure less stress for you and more fun for your children. These themes are sure to keep everyone happy and entertained until bedtime, if that ever happens...

These restaurants are all locally owned and have a kid-friendly atmosphere and menu, so you can treat yourself and your family and support local business at the same time. 1. Fiesta Acapulco This place is one of the highest rated Mexican restaurants in the area, with friendly and fast service, authentic and delicious dishes, and more healthy and kid-friendly options than anywhere else...

Maybe you waited a little too long to start applying for scholarships. Maybe the idea of applying for student loans is becoming a little too real. Fortunately, there are still plenty of scholarships accepting applicants through spring. Here are ten chances to make a dent in the cost of tuition, ordered by deadline: 1...

The first impression is the most important, especially when it comes to job interviews. The more professional and reliable you look upon a first meeting, the more likely you are to get called back, but even more important is looking like you belong with the rest of the team...

Test scores are one of the myriad of ways that you can distinguish yourself from other college applicants, so you should try to get the highest score you can. Follow these steps and you'll have no doubts about whether you did enough to prepare: 1...

You may already be set on a major and a dream job, but if you're unsure of what to do, there are some majors that are particularly advantageous for beginning stable and high-paying careers in a variety of industries. 1. Actuarial Science Unemployment: 0 ... Read More ...

Many college seniors will tell you that they wish they had done some things differently to make their college experience worthwhile. Four years might have seemed like a long time in high school, but as you get older and have more direction and responsibility in your life, time seems to compress and speed up...