Potlucks

Gay & Lesbian Manners: A Lesbian Stereotype That's Not a Subaru

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living


Steven Petrow

Just because you want to invite them all doesn't mean you should. Masked or unmasked bitterness, rage or jealousy can quickly tank the best of parties.

Potlucks For The Planet: Environmentally Themed Dinners All The Rage

nytimes.com | Jacqueline Jacquard | Posted 08.14.2009 | Green


Worm composting, local economies, dumpster diving: all coming to a dinner table near you. Whether they have the goal of educating people about a parti...

Real Food Rehab: The Recession Issue

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 06.15.2009 | Chicago


Dana Joy Altman

I have never been so poor in my life. But despite how it appears on paper, there's been an upside to all this. It's easy to focus on what you don't have, harder to celebrate what you do. That, to me, is paramount to happiness.

"Girls' Night Out" Takes A Hit with the Economic Downturn

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

With the cost of entertainment, transportation and meals skyrocketing, there's a natural tendency to hunker down, cocoon at home, and reduce spending.