The Prudent Pantry: Trader Joes Gingeroos Cookie Knock-off Recipe

The other day my son begged me to buy a bag of Trader Joe’s Gingeroos. I love them too, so it was hard to say no, but at nearly $4 a bag for less than a dozen cookies (albeit large cookies), I just couldn’t justify the cost. So I set out to make my own instead.I have a go-to recipe for gingersnaps, but they’re extra-spicy and lack... Read More »

5 Fat Burning Foods for a Swimsuit Ready Body

Based upon a recent study done by Shiwani Moghe, a researcher in Texas, the polyphenols in blueberries were found to cut fat cells by 73% in mice.  Although more research is needed to test the effectiveness on humans, this confirms that blueberries are jam packed with nutritional goodness. In the meantime, check out my list of top five foods to help... Read More »

Wardrobe Oxygen: How to Dress for Coachella and Other Music Festivals

Be it Coachella in California, or Bonnaroo in Tennessee, when the warm weather hits the US, it’s time for music festivals. Over the past few years, music festivals have become extremely popular–not only are they a great place to hear your favorite band perform live, but they’re a great place to experience new bands, artists, and check... Read More »

The Tech-pert: 5 Cheap Ways to Go Green for Earth Day 2011

Earth Day comes only once per year (this year it’s April 22), but let’s be realistic: every day should be Earth Day. After all, this is our only available planet (for now). Don’t you think we should keep it habitable for as long as humanly possible? Technology can help–and so can you. With the right gear and few small changes... Read More »