Families across the U.S. are feeling a financial crunch. The financial pain can be especially hard when baby makes three. In fact, the average start-up cost for a new baby is more than $7,200 according to expert estimates.
An increasing number of television viewers are turning away from rude gestures during half-time shows, lewd early evening sitcoms and dark, extreme crime dramas in search of more wholesome viewing options. Fortunately, some in the entertainment industry seem to have heard and heeded the loud sound of remote buttons clicking and are now promoting family-friendly programming options.
Whenever someone loses a lot of weight, we often want to know, “What’s your secret?” But anyone who’s been able to shed a lot of pounds will likely tell you that there is no one secret to losing weight.
The Internet is reinventing how we shop for fashion. Now, no matter where you live and whatever your budget, the best designer offerings are available to those in the know. Whether shopping through your phone, sharing shopping secrets through social media, or gaining access to specialized online shopping sites, like members-only private sales, Internet shopping has never been more rewarding. Here’s what you need to know about these exciting shopping trends, and how you can be part of the action.
For most people, selecting eyeglass frames is the highlight of the eye appointment and the lenses are seen as pieces of plastic or glass that don’t involve a lot of buyer choice. But on the contrary, the best eyeglass lenses today are as hi-tech as any smartphone, and the visual difference between adequate lenses and great lenses can be as pronounced as the difference between a standard TV and your new HDTV. Once you’ve experienced the latter, you’ll never want to watch TV the old way again.
Americans love pets – to the tune of 62 percent of all households with at least one pet in residence, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Statistics show that 72.9 million homes accommodate approximately 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats.
Last week, we reviewed manufacturer and store coupons. This week, I will answer more frequently asked questions from coupon beginners. These readers want to know where to find coupons online without frustration, registration or spam.
Second homes aren’t just for the extremely affluent and tropically inclined, as the latest numbers show.
I always thought the prime rate was the lowest interest level for borrowers with the best credit. Is this still true?
How much does a home affect your relationship? It depends on what you pay each month: rent or a mortgage.
With money from the estate of Mary Roberts, a businesswoman and a member of the Henderson Planning Commission, the Henderson Salvation Army Adult Day Care center will be able to renovate its facility over the next few months.
“A Tribute to Bob Fosse,” John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” and the Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Pageant are among events this week in Henderson and Anthem.
Native American culture and the spirit of the contemporary powwow are the subjects of the newest exhibit at the Clark County Museum. The exhibit, “What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition,” is on loan from the Nevada Arts Council’s Nevada Touring Initiative and runs until May 6 at the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.
The Las Vegas American tapas bar Firefly is expected to open its first Henderson location in March. “I used to live in Henderson,” said owner and chef John Simmons. “I used to drive by (the place Firefly will be located) and thought it was a great location.”
Members of the Henderson Warriors girls lacrosse team continue to prove their skills as they enter the next season.
Things come through my life often in noticeable clumps. I can’t think of any other word. And, for some reason, I find myself hearing a group of stories about ruined lives. I mean specifically calculated ruin. Someone in a position of authority or with power or with money — or all of that — decides to ruin you.
The Las Vegas chapter of Brandeis University National Committee plans to welcome former showgirl and author Betty Bunch as the guest speaker at its 15th annual Book and Author Luncheon, planned for March 11 at Spiedini Ristorante.
Former bodybuilding champion Darin Marques is using his knowledge about nutrition and fitness to help guide clients at his new store, First Place Nutrition and Diet Center.
Clark High School hosted a Hawaiian-themed dance for students with disabilities Feb. 17. For many of the special education students, it was their first dance and a chance to interact as their typical education peers do.
Roy Wilson’s art brings smiles to young patients at the Children’s Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center. A former animator for Disney and Hanna-Barbera, Wilson created 26 character illustrations on vinyl to decorate the hospital’s hallways.
A fundraiser is planned for March 10 at Kellogg-Zaher Park to help pay for experimental cancer treatments for Jaxon Piro, who is battling inoperable brainstem tumors.
Girl Scout cookies are a much-adored sign of the late winter season. But behind the rows of indulgent sweets are the faces of young women setting and reaching goals thanks to the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada .
From the Nevada Camera Club Members Show to Open Gate Day at J.R. Pony Parties, there’s plenty going on in Centennial.