Nicknamed after a human baby phenomenon, baby boomers have now created another, albeit smaller, baby boom. Now that our babies are grown up, we've got pet products booming.

The American Pet Products Association recently reported Americans spent more than ever before -- almost $51 billion -- on...

Am I a hoader or an addict? I'm not sure. Maybe UPS or FedEx could figure it out and post it on their website FAQs.

The thing is, I've recently become rather fond of boxes. Empty boxes.

It began when the kids started leaving for college...

To Facebook or not to Facebook: I never thought that was the question.

For someone whose job keeps her on the computer, the answer was clear. The last thing I needed was yet another reason to stay in front of a screen.

Plus, my teenage kids didn't want me...

The day your youngest child leaves for college is something like the day your eldest was born: You know the day is coming, but you aren't completely sure how you'll handle it when it arrives.

When I was pregnant with my first child, dozens of people warned me, "Your life...