LIFESTYLE
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Worst Movies Ever?
I watched the infamous "Birdemic" over the weekend. Yes, I did this on purpose. No, I'm not a glutton for punishment. The movie was probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen, even though I've s...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:11 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Honesty -- It's Still a Lonely Word
Note: This post is simultaneously published at This Woman Writes, the new name and new location of Middle Aged Plague. Transition -- it's never easy. I just finished reading one of those inspirationa...
Posted on 1/24/13 at 6:31 PM
CONFESSIONS OF A (FORMER) FAT GIRL Number one!
I have a confession to make...I am a magazine junkie. One in particular that I absolutely love is Consumer Reports. I know, not what you expected was it? I have purchased many items based on how some...
Posted on 12/30/12 at 8:51 PM
FATHER KNOWS LAST Changing Your Life
Two out of every three Americans are either overweight or obese. Thats a lot of people! If we are one of these larger Americans, what can we do about it; losing weight is not an easy process. I bel...
Posted on 11/27/12 at 9:30 PM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Tai Chi 2: The Lifestyle
Last time we looked at the practice. This time it's about the place and the people, aboutwhat life was like there on Wu Dang Shan. First the setting: life there is encased in a sea of mountain tops a...
Posted on 8/29/12 at 10:29 AM
5 things that make you tired
There’s “the afternoon slump,” and then there’s can’t-stop-yawning tiredness. Aside from lack of sleep or inadequate sleep, nutrient deficiencies, diet and exercise habits and your mental health can affect energy level.
By Meredith Holt , March 10, 2013
New Year's resolutions: Don't set yourself up for failure
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be a set-up to failure. Here’s how.
By Pamela Knudson , December 31, 2012
Get a jumpstart on your resolutions 
We promise ourselves year after year that we will enjoy the next holiday season, or we won’t spend as much, or we’ll make time to exercise. But we quickly get caught up in the rush of the season, and before we know it, it’s the end of the month.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , December 16, 2012
Flying solo with your finances: A single gal’s guide to money
For people who find themselves single after years in a relationship, all the same single-money challenges apply, often with the added expenses of a child.
By Sherri Richards , December 16, 2012
Learning to say no, and yes, to spending
Tips on knowing when it's okay to spend money and when it's time to save.
By Sherri Richards , December 09, 2012
SMORGASBORD: Backward baking ... Cookie cake ... Egg-stra
Bakers Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito develop their ideas somewhat backward. Instead of saying, I want to make chocolate chip cookies, the thread goes more along the lines of, I want something chocolate, what shall it be?
By Herald Staff Report , December 05, 2012
Modern males forge deep bonds with core friends
The average man has six defined types of friends, according to a new report on male friendship, which says most men rely on the pilot, rock, explorer, wit, hero and coach for moral guidance and emotional support.
By Isla Binnie , November 18, 2012
A storyteller’s collection
Chuck Haga talks about his unique collection of stories.
By Chuck Haga , November 18, 2012
Grand Forks Herald staff's collections
Some of the other Grand Forks Herald staff talk about what they collect.
By Herald Staff Report , November 18, 2012
My four top most-desired collectibles
Paulette tell us about her own collections
November 18, 2012
Finding collection items in unexpected places
Part of the fun of collecting is you never know where you’re going to find the next addition to your collection. Consider Jerry Higgins, who lives near Reynolds, N.D. Twenty-two years ago, he was tearing out sheet rock in his basement when a 1957 men’s magazine fell out of the rafters.
November 18, 2012
10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Monday
By Associated Press , November 11, 2012
5 ways to make your Thanksgiving table good as gold
Bring some gilded glory to your Thanksgiving table with a can of gold spray paint. At less than $10 a can, looking lush only appears to cost a pretty penny. And you can reuse most of your gilded treasures when Christmas and New Year’s Eve roll around.
By Anna G. Larson , November 11, 2012
What is manscaping?
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Here are definitions of manscaping gathered from various online sources.
November 11, 2012
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