Fly Through Security

The Transportation Security Administration wants to "simplifly" the security line for you.

Thanksgiving "Skinny Sides"

For many of us, the mere thought of Thanksgiving dinner brings to mind endless hours at the gym repenting for overindulgence. But it doesn't have to be that way. Serve these healthy (but tasty) side dishes with your turkey to avoid Turkey Day guilt.

Holiday Child Custody How-To

Kids Reenact Thanksgiving with Smallpox

Wait ... this isn't the version of the first Thanksgiving we were taught in school!

Sex Offender Scare Halts Santa's Letters

You better watch out. At least one of Santa Claus's ghostwriters was a registered sex offender.

Be Sure to Celebrate Good Times

Don't bypass celebrating the important moments in your life because of money. Trust me, it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.

'Tis the Season

Be sure to take advantage of pre- and post-holiday sales -- you can save a bundle on Christmas cards, decorations, and more!

Remembering Why We Have Veterans Day

I'm hoping parents will do some homework to tell their children what we were taught about Veterans Day and other important commemorations that are so much a part of the story of our country and its wonderful people.

How to Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos

During Halloween, death is something to be feared, but during Dia de Los Muertos, it's something to be celebrated.

Work Off Those Halloween Calories

You made it! You survived Halloween. Here's how to survive the post-trick-or-treating candy sneak.

Halloween Tricks

One Halloween evening, when I was a restless 25-year-old living with and off my parents (in other words, a college graduate with a worthless degree in English Literature), I had the opportunity to play a trick on my mother -- three times.

Feedback: Trampy Halloween Outfits Not OK

You definitely thought it was not OK! Read on for a look at our community's feedback.

Halloween Costumes Are Cruel to Babies

Dressing tiny defenseless babies in costumes is cruel and unusual punishment.

I Let My Niece Be Oprah for Halloween

My blonde-headed, blue-eyed niece was going to be Oprah Jr., and I decided she'd be the best.

The Scariest Homes in America

From ghosts and goblins to pumpkins and pirates -- check out some of the spookiest houses across America. Just be careful; we can't promise you'll get out alive ...

Moms, Quit Dressing Up at School!

I went to my kids' Halloween parade at their school this morning. I loved the costumes on the children, but there were a couple of moms who were dressed totally inappropriately, trying to steal the spotlight from their kids. Come on!

Halloween Is a Pedophile's Dream

Forget Halloween being for kids -- Halloween is for pedophiles who enjoy seeing our little girls half naked and dressed like whores.

Witch Hunts: Fear of Women's Uncanny Power

Probably the best known ghoul used for female costumes at Halloween is the classic "witch." But when we dress up and have fun as witches, we may forget that these costumes commemorate a historic tragedy for women -- notorious witch hunts that caused the brutal murders of nearly 100,000 women in Europe and America.