Gloucester News

True, it is not Thanksgiving yet, but holiday shopping season has begun. It seems it began even earlier this year - pre-Halloween! At any rate, 'tis the season for shopping, and as I've looked at my bank statements and expenses,...

As many of us know, having a pet brings health benefits and happiness. To reap the most rewards from having a pet, and to keep your pet happy, it is important to spend time together. Here are some great ways...

Recently, my husband and I decided, out of boredom and curiousity, to keep food diaries. Mine looked like this: cereal. bread. muffin. bread. Henry's looked like this: doritos. scotch. more doritos. more scotch. I'm only exaggerating a little bit. It...

The fall schedule has me getting back into the swing of things work-wise. At first I was a little nervous about the transition, considering that I'd been feeling relatively great with my not-working schedule. But here I am a few...

Hurricane Bill did some damage to the East Coast when it roared through a couple weekends ago. Two deaths are blamed on Bill, according to the Associated Press. One was a male swimmer in Florida, and another a child watching...

Studies have shown that spending time with a cat or dog reduces stress and blood pressure. Walking your dog, playing with your cat, or sitting on the couch together are all soothing bonding experiences. Stress is also reduced when holding...