Five ways to save on back-to-school electronics

Save on back-to-school electronics

From graphing calculators to laptops to eReaders, back-to-school shopping is more high-tech than ever. Here are five ways to make sure you'...  more...

Freshmen, ditch the iron! And other dorm tips from recent grads

Freshmen, ditch the iron! And other tips from recent grads

College-bound freshmen are bombarded with checklists — from their schools and retailers on things they'll need. But you don't actually...  more...

Make your locker unique

Make your locker unique

Like an office water cooler, a school locker is a meeting place where friends can gossip or get in a quick study session. Whether it's...  more...

Amazon Kindle launches textbook rentals

Amazon Kindle launches textbook rentals

Iniative would allow Kindle users to rent books with up to 80% off. Students can rent a textbook for as little as 30 days or up to 360 days,...  more...

Packed with inspiration

Inspired school lunches

If you're sick of carrot sticks — you, the trans-fat-shunning, sodium-watching grown-up — it's safe to assume your kids are even...  more...

Making better after-school snacks

Making better after-school snacks

Somewhere between Oreos and braised oxtail stew lies the perfect after-school snack. Not too much sugar, not too much prep and not too...  more...

  • A tasty, easy dessert strata

    Here is one of my all-time favorite desserts: It looks and tastes like a dessert casserole, but it spends no time whatsoever in the oven. It...