[Neighbor 1: Let me borrow some sugar. Neighbor 2: : I apologize, but I’m out of sugar. Neighbor 1: Well, go to the store and get some sugar so I can borrow some. Neighbor 2: I don’t want to: go to the store yourself! Neighbor 1: You’re being discourteous!] Neighbor …

Wooden porches and decks are playgrounds for unhealthy molds, mildews, bacteria, and other microorganisms. Molds live everywhere, producing microscopic spores that constantly reproduce. When you open the door, molds can waft right into your home, and as soon as a mold spore touches any amount of moisture in your home, …

What does it mean to “have guts?” Don’t we all have them? Are we talking about extreme sports enthusiasts, some strange source of internal power, people who reconnect with estranged family members, or those going on a job interview? Yes. It turns out that any experience that evokes any amount …

The Moon is intimately involved with water and the ebb and flow of ocean tides. Unlike the Sun, which resides in a particular sign for about a month, the Moon is connected to powerful feminine qualities and travels quickly from one sign to the next. Like the sailors of old …

Enjoy the cosmic and urban vibes of a thriving city filled with cultural, environmental, and historic beauty! More than just a horoscope column, each Sun sign includes special attention to New Bedford living. Aries: Mars, the planet of direct action and cosmic guide of Rams, is visiting the harmonizing sign …

New Bedford is one of the best spots on earth to reap the benefits of seafood in your diet! Omega-3 fatty acids are rampant buzz-words in the health community, but what’s the big deal? “Fatty” and “acids” doesn’t exactly sound like substances for wellness, but, in fact, they are essential …

Make granola treats that will wow the whole family! (This is a teaser! Healthy recipe inside!) Granola Bars can be a little tricky to make. I created numerous recipes before I came up with one that I really like and that works well with different ingredients (because I like to …

by Jennifer Hollie Bowles New England weather can be brutal on skin with its many changes – often within one day alone! Any exposed skin gets assaulted by the severe weather. Traditional skin care products, however, are usually loaded with chemicals! Here’s a sample list of chemicals that are found …

by Jennifer Hollie Bowles My cooking mentor in the South was my mom’s boss lady, Mrs. Dominick. She owned a Kennel, where I got to play with everything from standard poodles and Siamese cats to peacocks and pet squirrels. She threw me in the kitchen at about age 9 and …