20 for $10 or less: Functional gifts to brighten the holiday
This holiday season, function is in. That's why we compiled this list of 20 great gift ideas that not only are affordable -- each of them can be had for $10 or less -- but they also actually do something worthwhile for the health of the recipient, the environment, or both. These gifts are definitely family-friendly, and many of them would please kids as well as adults More »

Low-fat holiday feast: Create a tempting table

'Tis the season to serve a memorable, festive holiday feast, and pork offers a surprisingly easy — and healthy — option.

Recent research reveals pork tenderloin is just as lean as skinless chicken breast, says Ceci Snyder, a registered dietitian who works for the National Pork Board. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Maryland compared the nutrient data for... More »

Precious cargo: Bringing Mom on board

A few months ago my wife Nancy and I welcomed a new arrival into our home. The newcomer is not an infant but Nancy's 91-year-old mother, Stella. When we share this news with friends, reactions range from stunned silence to calls for our canonization. More often than not we get something between the two extremes: a sympathetic smile that says, "I wish we could do that, but ..." or words of encouragement that tell us we're doing the right thing.More »

Buy local in winter: Here's where to find homegrown foods


Did you know?Just because the weather has turned colder doesn't mean that farmers' markets in the region have settled down for a long winter's nap. You can find locally-grown vegetables, meats and poultry, cheese, wine and more at upcoming markets. Here's where to go:

Weekly markets

Davenport: The FreightHouse Farmers' Market is held year-round at 421 W. River Drive,Davenport. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to... More »

For your family: Organic toys with fairness in mind

Have a special child in your life whom you'd like to spoil just a little bit -- without spoiling the environment? You might want to check out Joobles, the plush, stuffed toys fromFair Indigo. Fair Indigo is a Wisconsin-based company that sells apparel and kids' toys that are manufactured "without the exploitation of workers and the environment." Details about how Fair Indigo ensures good pay for workers and quality in its products may be found... More »

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